Romans 15:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)4 For whatever things were written previously [i.e., in the Old Testament], were intended for us to learn from, so that we could have hope [i.e., in the face of difficult times] through remaining steadfast, and through the encouragement [received] from reading the Scriptures. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17694 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition4 For whatever was thus written in former days was written for our instruction, that by [our steadfast and patient] endurance and the encouragement [drawn] from the Scriptures we might hold fast to and cherish hope. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope. See the chapterCommon English Bible4 Whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction so that we could have hope through endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 For whatever was written, was written to teach us, so that, through patience and the consolation of the Scriptures, we might have hope. See the chapter |