New Revised Standard Version
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Contemporary English Version
And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.

New American Bible
For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For what things soever were written were written for our learning: that, through patience and the comfort of the scriptures, we might have hope.

For what things soever were written were written for our learning: that, through patience and the comfort of the scriptures, we might have hope.

whatsoever.

Romans 4:23,24 Now it is not written only for him. that it was reputed to him unto justice, . . .

1 Corinthians 9:9,10 For it is written in the law of Moses: Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? . . .

1 Corinthians 10:11 Now all these things happened to them in figure: and they are written for our correction, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

2 Timothy 3:16,17 All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice: . . .

2 Peter 1:20,21 Understanding this first: That no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation. . . .

for our learning.

that.

Romans 5:3-5 And not only so: but we glory also in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; . . .

Romans 8:24,25 For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is not hope. For what a man seeth, why doth he hope for? . . .

Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope. Patient in tribulation. Instant in prayer.

Psalm 119:81-83 My soul hath fainted after thy salvation: and in thy word I have very much hoped. . . .

Hebrews 6:10-19 For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work and the love which you have shewn in his name, you who have ministered and do minister to the saints. . . .

Hebrews 10:35,36 Do not therefore lose your confidence which hath a great reward. . . .

James 5:7-11 Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth: patiently bearing till he receive the early and latter rain. . . .

1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore, having the loins of your mind girt up, being sober, trust perfectly in the grace which is offered you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.