Romans 15:4
For every thing that hath before been written for our instruction was written, that by the patience and consolation of the scriptures we might have hope.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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Romans 4:23And not for his sake only was this written, that his faith was reckoned for righteousness,
Romans 8:24For in hope we live: but hope that is seen is not hope; for if we see it, why hope we for it?
1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Musha, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out (the corn). But of oxen is Aloha careful?
2 Timothy 3:16FOR all scripture which from the Spirit is written, is profitable for doctrine, and for rebuke, and for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness:
Hebrews 10:35Destroy not, therefore, the confidence which you have, for which there is a great reward.
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your minds, and be fully wakeful, and hope for the joy that cometh to you at the revelation of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha;
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 →