Romans 15:4
For whatever things were written in the past were written for our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the scriptures, we might have hope.
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Romans 4:23Now it was not for him alone that these words were written, It was credited to him;
Romans 8:24For we are saved by this hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what man hopes for what he sees?
1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses, You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads out the grain. Is God concerned about oxen?
2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Hebrews 10:35Therefore, do not cast away your confidence, which has a great reward.
1 Peter 1:13Therefore gird up your minds, be sober, and fix your hope fully on the grace that is to be brought to 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 →