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Rom 15:4. Γὰρ, for) This assigns the reason for the quotation just made.-προεγράφη) were written before the time of the New Testament; as was that, which is quoted, Rom 15:3, as having been written concerning Christ.-ἡμετέραν) our, or of us believers in the New Testament, ch. Rom 4:24; 1Co 10:11.-ὑπομονῆς, patience) of which Christ afforded an example, not pleasing Himself.-καὶ) a hendiadys [end.], the comfort [paraclesis] of the Scriptures leads us to patience. A summary of the ends [the main aim] of sacred Scripture.-παρακλήσεως, comfort) which holds the middle place between patience and hope; ch. Rom 5:4. There is comfort [paraclesis, consolation], when the soul re-echoes the sentiment, thou art δόκιμος [Comp. the Gr. Jam 1:3; Jam 1:12] approved. 2Co 1:6.-τῶν γραφῶν, of the Scriptures) It is in the plural, and corresponds with whatsoever. [The Scriptures testify of Christ, and teach us by His example, what we should do or what we should leave undone.-V. g.]-τὴν ἐλπίδα, the hope) The article must not be overlooked, comp. on patience and hope, ch. Rom 5:4, on hope, Rom 15:12-13. For from this mention of patience and comfort the fifth verse is deduced, and from the mentioning of hope the thirteenth verse.-ἔχωμεν, may have) The former part of this verse treats of the use of the whole Scripture, the latter principally of the use of the Saying quoted at Rom 15:3. Hence comes the twofold prayer, Rom 15:5; Rom 15:13, suitable to the approaching conclusion.