Romans 15:4
For so many things as were previously written were written for our instruction, in order that through the patience and through the consolation of the scriptures we may have hope.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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Romans 4:23And it was not written on account of him alone, that it was imputed to him;
Romans 8:24For we are saved by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for why does any one indeed hope for that which he sees?
1 Corinthians 9:9For in the law of Moses it has been written, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that plows. Is there a care to God for oxen,
2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness:
Hebrews 10:35Therefore cast not away your confidence, which has great reward.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore having girded up the loins of your minds, being perfectly sober, hope unto the grace which is conferred on you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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 →