Romans 15:4

New Century Version

Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement so that we can have hope.

Cross References

Psalm 102:18

Write these things for the future so that people who are not yet born will praise the Lord.

Psalm 119:50

When I suffer, this comforts me: Your promise gives me life.

Habakkuk 2:2

The Lord answered me: “Write down the vision; write it clearly on clay tablets so whoever reads it can run to tell others.

Romans 12:12

Be joyful because you have hope. Be patient when trouble comes, and pray at all times.

1 Corinthians 10:11

The things that happened to those people are examples. They were written down to teach us, because we live in a time when all these things of the past have reached their goal.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We continually recall before God our Father the things you have done because of your faith and the work you have done because of your love. And we thank him that you continue to be strong because of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ is shown to you.