Romans 15:4

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

"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." - Romans 15:4
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What does Romans 15:4 mean?

Romans 15:4 in the King James Version reads, “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” In its immediate setting, this sentence is Paul’s explanation of why the Christian…

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Learning from the Past: The Hope of the Scriptures

In the bustling tide of life, we often find ourselves yearning for a deeper understanding of our circumstances and the events of the world around us. The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Romans, succinctly captures a vital insight that may transform our perspective: "For…

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A Prayer for Hope through Learning and Comfort

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts wide open, seeking the wisdom and comfort found in Your Holy Word. As we reflect on the profound truth of Romans 15:4, we acknowledge that the Scriptures, written long ago, serve a purpose far beyond mere history; they are a…

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Romans 15:4 - "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."
"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." - Romans 15:4
Romans 15:4-5 - "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had."
"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had." - Romans 15:4-5
Romans 4:15 - "Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression."
"Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression." - Romans 4:15
Romans 10:13-15
Romans 8:15-16
Romans 3:15 - "Their feet are swift to shed blood:"
Romans 2:4
Romans 4:3
Romans 4:4 - "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt."
Romans 15:33 - "Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen."
Romans 12:15 - "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."
Romans 15:25 - "But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints."
Romans 15:10 - "And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people."
romans 12: 4-5
Romans 5:4 - "And patience, experience; and experience, hope:"
Romans 15:1 - "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
Romans 4:22 - "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness."
Mark 15:4 - "And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee."
Romans 15:32 - "That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed."
Romans 15:2 - "Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification."
Romans 15:15 - "Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,"
"Their feet are swift to shed blood:" - Romans 3:15
Romans 15:21 - "But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand."
Romans 15:7 - "Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God."
Romans 1:15 - "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also."