Romans 15:4

New International Reader's Version

Everything written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us strength to go on. They encourage us and give us hope.

Cross References

Psalm 102:18

Let this be written down for those born after us. Then people who are not yet born can praise the Lord.

Psalm 119:50

Even when I suffer, I am comforted because you promised to keep me alive.

Habakkuk 2:2

The Lord replies, “Write down the message I am giving you. Write it clearly on the tablets you use. Then a messenger can read it and run to announce it.

Romans 12:12

When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.

1 Corinthians 10:11

Those things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us. That’s because we are living at the time when God’s work is being completed.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We remember you when we pray to our God and Father. Your work is produced by your faith. Your service is the result of your love. Your strength to continue comes from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:13

So be watchful, and control yourselves completely. In this way, put your hope in the grace that lies ahead. This grace will be brought to you when Jesus Christ returns.