Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 15:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Romans 15:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 15 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
Romans 15:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 15:4
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning (ὅσα γὰρ προεγράφη, εἰς τὴν ἡμετέραν διδασκαλίαν ἐγράφη, hosa gar proegraphē, eis tēn hēmeteran didaskalian egraphē)—Paul articulates a theology of Scripture. Proegraphē (written beforehand) refers to the OT, which has abiding relevance for the church. Didaskalian (instruction, teaching) indicates Scripture's didactic purpose: not merely historical record but divine pedagogy. The example of Christ's suffering (v. 3) comes from Scripture, which therefore teaches Christlikeness.That we through patience and comfort of the ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 15:4
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“and they were written for our admonition”
“God-breathed} is profitable for teaching”
“that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.”
“which has a great reward.”
“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.{Deuteronomy 25:4} Is it for the oxen that God cares”
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
“but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees?”
“prepare your minds for action”
“but we also rejoice in our sufferings”