Romans 15:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} whatsoever things{G3745} were written aforetime{G4270}{(G5648)} were written{G4270}{(G5648)} for{G1519} our{G2251} learning{G1319}, that{G2443} we{G2192} through{G1223} patience{G5281} and{G2532} comfort{G3874} of the scriptures{G1124} might have{G2192}{(G5725)} hope{G1680}.
KJV with Strongs
(4) For whatever was written beforehand was written for our instruction, so that by remaining steadfast and by the comfort of The Writings we might have hope.
The F.O.G
[4] Everything written in the ancient Scriptures was recorded for our instruction, so that through patient endurance and the encouragement found in God's Word, we might maintain vibrant hope.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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