Romans 15:4

Written aforetime; in the Scriptures.

For our learning; to instruct us in our duty.

Patience and comfort of the Scriptures; received through the Holy Ghost from the Scriptures. The apostle uses the word patience here in the sense of the steadfast endurance of trials. See note to Romans 5:3.

Might have hope; hope of future glory, which shall sustain us in trials, quicken us in duty, and thus purify and fit us for heaven. The Scriptures were all written under the guidance and according to the direction of the Holy Ghost, to afford instruction and increase the excellence, usefulness, and enjoyment of men in all countries and ages. They should therefore be put into the hands of all as soon as possible.