Romans 15:4

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Whatever was written in the Scriptures in days gone by was written for our instruction, so that, through patient endurance, and through the encouragement drawn from the Scriptures, we might hold fast to our hope.

Cross References

Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;

1 Corinthians 10:11

These things happened to them by way of warning, and were recorded to serve as a caution to us, in whose days the close of the ages has come.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

Recalling continually before our God and Father the efforts that have resulted from your faith, the toil prompted by your love, and the patient endurance sustained by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.