Romans 15:4

For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

In Context

3For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”

5Now the God of patience and consolation give you to be like-minded among each other, according to Christ Jesus:

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Cross References

Romans 4:23Now it was not written for his sake only, that it was imputed to him;

Romans 8:24For by hope we have been saved: now hope seen is not hope; for that which any man seeth how doth he yet hope for?

1 Corinthians 9:9for in the law of Moses it is written, “Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox which treadeth out the corn.” Doth God take care for oxen?

2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

Hebrews 10:35Recede not therefore from your boldness of profession, which brings a great recompence of reward.

1 Peter 1:13Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, vigilant, wait with assured hope for the grace, which shall be brought unto you at 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 →

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