Romans 15:4
For whatever was previously written was written for our instruction, in order that through patience and through encouragement of the scriptures we would have certain hope.
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Romans 4:23Now it was not written only for his benefit, that it was counted for him.
Romans 8:24For in this certain hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he can see?
1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses, “Do not put a muzzle on an ox when it is treading out the grain.” Is it really the oxen that God cares about?
2 Timothy 3:16All scripture has been inspired by God. It is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
Hebrews 10:35So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
1 Peter 1:13So gird up the loins of your mind. Be sober. Put your hope fully 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 →