Romans 15:4

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

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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 pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me.

5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

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Cross References

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

Romans 8:24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why does he yet hope for?

1 Corinthians 9:9For it is written in the law of Moses, You shall not suppress the mouth of the ox that treads out the corn. Does God take care for oxen?

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

Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompence of reward.

1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to 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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