Romans 15:4
For every thing written of old, was written for our instruction; that we, by patience and by the consolation of the scriptures, might possess hope.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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Romans 4:23And not for his sake alone, was it written, that his faith was accounted for righteousness;
Romans 8:24Because we live in hope. But hope that is seen, is not hope: for if we saw it, how should we hope for it?
1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that thresheth. Hath God regard for oxen?
2 Timothy 3:16All scripture that was written by the Spirit, is profitable for instruction, and for confutation, and for correction, and for erudition in righteousness;
Hebrews 10:35Therefore cast not away your assurance which is to have a great reward.
1 Peter 1:13Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds. and be awake perfectly, and wait for the joy, which will come to you at the revelation of our Lord Jesus the Messiah,
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 →