Romans
“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
Romans 15:4 (KJV) speaks to scripture, hope, and comfort — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.”
Psalms 119:50“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”
2 Peter 1:19“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.”
Matthew 4:16“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25
Common questions
What does Romans 15:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 15:4 reads: "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." The verse speaks to scripture, hope, and comfort. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 15:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." is Romans 15:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 15:4?
Verses that sit beside Romans 15:4 include Psalms 119:50, 2 Peter 1:19, and Psalms 130:5. Reading them alongside Romans 15:4 deepens the theme of scripture.
How can I pray with Romans 15:4?
Read Romans 15:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.