Romans 15:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Whatsoever

2 Peter 1:20

That

1 Peter 1:13

General references

Luke 21:19

John 20:30

Romans 4:23

Bible References

Whatsoever

Now these words-'it was regarded as righteousness'-were not written with reference to Abraham only;

For in the Law of Moses it is said-'Thou shalt not muzzle a bullock while it is treading out the grain.' Is it the bullocks that God is thinking of?

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.

Everything that is written under divine inspiration is helpful for teaching, for refuting error, for giving guidance, and for training others in righteousness;

But first be assured of this:--There is no prophetic teaching found in Scripture that can be interpreted by man's unaided reason;

That

And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

By our hope we were saved. But the thing hoped for is no longer an object of hope when it is before our eyes; for who hopes for what is before his eyes?

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

For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his Name, in sending help to your fellow Christians--as you are still doing.

Do not, therefore, abandon the confidence that you have gained, for it has a great reward awaiting it.

Be patient, then, Brothers, till the Coming of the Lord. Even the farmer has to wait for the precious fruit of the earth, watching over it patiently, till it has had the spring and summer rains.

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.

General references

By your endurance you shall win yourselves Life.

There were many other signs of his mission that Jesus gave in presence of the disciples, which are not recorded in this book;

Now these words-'it was regarded as righteousness'-were not written with reference to Abraham only;