Romans 4:23

Now the words "considered righteous [by God]" were not written for his sake only,

Romans 15:4

For whatever things were written previously [i.e., in the Old Testament], were intended for us to learn from, so that we could have hope [i.e., in the face of difficult times] through remaining steadfast, and through the encouragement [received] from reading the Scriptures.

1 Corinthians 10:11

Now these events happened to those people as examples [to us], and they were written as warnings to us, to whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. [Note: This refers to past ages concluding with the coming of Christ in that day].

1 Corinthians 10:6

Now these events were examples for us, so that we should not have strong desires for evil things like they did.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is inspired by God [Note: Literally, this word means "breathed out by God"] and is useful for teaching [truth], rebuking [wrongdoing], correcting [error] and for providing instruction [i.e., training] on how to live right,

1 Corinthians 9:9-10

For it is written in the law of Moses [Deut. 25:4], "You should not put a muzzle on an ox while it tramples over the grain." Is it the oxen that God is concerned about?

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Romans 4:23

Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;

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Or, is He not really saying this for our sakes? Yes, it was written for us because the farmer ought to plow in hope [of planting a crop], and the harvester ought to thresh grain in hope of reaping a crop.

Now these events were examples for us, so that we should not have strong desires for evil things like they did.