Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
Romans 4:23-24
But the statement it was credited to him was not written only for Abraham's sake,
Psalm 119:81-83
(Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.
Romans 5:3-5
Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
Romans 8:24-25
For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees?
Romans 12:12
Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
1 Corinthians 9:9-10
For it is written in the law of Moses, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain." God is not concerned here about oxen, is he?
1 Corinthians 10:11
These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Hebrews 6:10-19
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.
Hebrews 10:35-36
So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward.
James 5:7-11
So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
2 Peter 1:20-21
Above all, you do well if you recognize this: No prophecy of scripture ever comes about by the prophet's own imagination,