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John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 15:4

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.Aforetime — In the Old Testament.That we through patience and consolation of the scriptures may have hope — That through the consolation which God gives us by these, we may have patience and a joyful hope. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:1-14

5. Treatment of Weaklings in Faith, Romans 14:1 to Romans 15:14 . The vegetarian and over-sabbatarian, Romans 14:1-6. We all live under one final Judge, the Lord Jesus, Romans 14:7-13. Avoidance of fatal offence to morbid consciences, Romans 14:14-23; continued, Romans 15:1-7. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:4

4. For Reason for adducing this example. Written for our learning The psalm is written for the very purpose of placing the highest example of self-sacrifice before our eyes. Patience and comfort Rather, patience and consolation. The graces needed by those who may endure the infirmities of others. Of the Scriptures Of these two graces the Scriptures are a fountain head, full of impressive examples and persuasive precepts and lessons. Might have hope Though these examples and lessons... read more

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