Romans 15:4-13 All that was written of old was written for our instruction, in order that by patience and by the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.

Riverside⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁴ All that was written of old was written for our instruction, in order that by patience and by the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope. ⁵ May the God of patience and encouragement grant to you to have harmony with one another, in the manner of Christ Jesus, ⁶ so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁷ Therefore, welcome one another as Christ welcomed us, to the glory of God. ⁸ For I say that Christ became a servant of circumcision for the sake of God's truth, in order to confirm the promises given to the fathers ⁹ and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy, as it is written, "For this will I confess thee among the Gentiles and sing to thy name." ¹⁰ And again Scripture says, "Rejoice, Gentiles, with his people." ¹¹ And again, "Sing to the Lord, all Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him." ¹² And again Isaiah says, "There will be a root of Jesse, and one who rises to rule Gentiles: in him Gentiles will hope." ¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit!