Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
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Romans 4:23Now the statement “it was counted to him” was not written only for Abraham's sake,
Romans 8:24For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, for why would someone hope for what he already sees?
1 Corinthians 9:9For in the law of Moses it is written, “Yoʋ shall not muzzle an ox while it is threshing.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned,
2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God and is beneficial for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness,
Hebrews 10:35Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Matthew Henry on Romans 15:2-5
Condescension and Self-denial; Tenderness and Generosity. ( a. d. 58.) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. The… Read the whole commentary →