Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Holman Bible
For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction,
International Standard Version
For everything that was written long ago was written to instruct us, so that we might have hope through the endurance and encouragement that the Scriptures give us.
A Conservative Version
For as many things as were written previously were written for our learning, so that through perseverance and through the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
American Standard Version
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.
Amplified
For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Anderson New Testament
For the things which were formerly written, were written for our instruction, that we, through the patience and the comfort which the scriptures give, might have hope.
Bible in Basic English
Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope.
Common New Testament
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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
now whatever was heretofore writ, was writ for our instruction; that we through patience and the comfortable promises of the scriptures might have hope.
Darby Translation
For as many things as have been written before have been written for our instruction, that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
Godbey New Testament
For so many things as were previously written were written for our instruction, in order that through the patience and through the consolation of the scriptures we may have hope.
Goodspeed New Testament
For everything that was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that by being steadfast and through the encouragement the Scriptures give, we might hold our hope fast.
John Wesley New Testament
For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction, that we, through patience and consolation of the scriptures, may have hope.
Julia Smith Translation
For whatever before was written before are for our instruction was before written that by patience and consolation able of the writings we might have hope.
King James 2000
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For whatever was written beforehand was written for our instruction, in order that through patient endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
Modern King James verseion
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, so that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Montgomery New Testament
For everything that was written of old has been written for our instruction, that through patience, and through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Noyes New Testament
For whatever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that we through the patience and the consolation of the Scriptures might have hope.
Sawyer New Testament
For those things which were written before were written for our instruction, that through patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we may have hope.
The Emphasized Bible
Whatsoever things, in fact, were written aforetime, allfor our own instruction were written, - in order that, through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have their hope.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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.
Webster
For whatever things were written formerly, were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Weymouth New Testament
For all that was written of old has been written for our instruction, so that we may always have hope through the power of endurance and the encouragement which the Scriptures afford.
Williams New Testament
For everything that was written in the earlier times was written for our instruction, so that by our patient endurance and through the encouragement the Scriptures bring we might continuously cherish our hope.
World English Bible
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Worrell New Testament
For whatsoever things were written in former times were written for our instruction, that we through patience and through consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.
Worsley New Testament
For whatever things were written heretofore, were written for our instruction; that we through patience and the consolation of the scriptures might have hope.
Youngs Literal Translation
for, as many things as were written before, for our instruction were written before, that through the endurance, and the exhortation of the Writings, we might have the hope.
Themes
Hope » Obtained through » Patience and comfort of the scriptures
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
Patience » What teaches patience
Purpose » Of the bible » To give hope to men
Reading » Of the word of God » The study of encouraged
Scripture » The things written in scripture
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing hope
The scriptures » Designed for » Comforting
The scriptures » Written for our instruction
Search the word » The study of encouraged
Seven » Editions of the divine law » 5th edition the entire scriptures
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
The bible » Purpose » To give hope to men
Word » Sealing of search the » The study of encouraged
Interlinear
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Hupomone
Word Count of 36 Translations in Romans 15:4
Images Romans 15:4
Prayers for Romans 15:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Accept One Another According To Christ's Example
3 For even Christ did not please [just] Himself, but as it is written [Psa. 69:9], "The insults of those people who insulted you [i.e., God] fell on me [i.e., Christ]." 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. 5 May God [who is the source] of steadfastness and encouragement, give you [a sense of] like-mindedness among yourselves, in harmony with [the example of] Christ Jesus,
Cross References
Romans 4:23-24
Now the words "considered righteous [by God]" were not written for his sake only,
Romans 5:3-5
And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;
Romans 8:24-25
For in [this] hope we were saved [i.e., we received the hope of future blessings]; but if we [already] see what we hope for, it is not [really] hope. For who hopes for what he [already] sees?
Romans 12:12
Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.
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?
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].
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,
Hebrews 6:10-19
For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].
Hebrews 10:35-36
[So], do not throw away your confidence, because it pays a rich reward.
James 5:7-11
So, be patient, brothers, until the Lord comes. Look, the farmer waits for his land to produce the valuable crop and is patient with it until it receives the fall and spring rains.
1 Peter 1:13
So, gather your thoughts together for action, take control of yourselves and focus your hope completely on God's unearned favor, which will be brought to you by Jesus Christ when He returns.
2 Peter 1:20-21
Above all, [you should realize] that no prophecy of Scripture originates from a person's own initiative [Note: This passage is discussing the source of Scripture, not the understanding of it].