Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
Romans 4:23-24
But the words, "it was reckoned to him," were written not for his sake alone,
Romans 5:3-5
And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 8:24-25
For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be faithful in prayer.
1 Corinthians 9:9-10
For it is written in the Law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain." Is it for oxen that God is concerned?
1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written down for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;
Hebrews 6:10-19
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
Hebrews 10:35-36
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
James 5:7-11
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rains.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober in spirit, set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:20-21
First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,