Romans 15:4 (BBE) Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope.
Romans 15:4 (CSB) For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.
Romans 15:4 (GNT) Everything written in the Scriptures was written to teach us, in order that we might have hope through the patience and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.