Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was accounted to him,

but for us also, to whom it was going to be imputed, those believing on Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead,

For it is written in the law of Moses, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it threshes." Is it oxen God is concerned about?

Or does He say [this] altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, for it is written, that he that plows should plow in hope, and he that threshes, in hope should partake of his hope.

Now all these things happened to those [people] as examples, and they were written for our instruction, to whom the ends of the ages have come.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

that the man of God may be proficient, having been thoroughly equipped for every good work.

knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture comes about [from] one's own interpretation,

for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke, being brought along by [the] Holy Spirit.

And not only that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance;

And hope does not put to shame, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

For by this hope we were saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly await it with endurance.

rejoicing in hope, enduring in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

My soul faints for Your salvation; I have hoped in Your words.

For I have become as a bottle in the frost; [yet] I have not forgotten Your statutes.

For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

lest you become dull, but [become] imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

saying, "Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you."

For men indeed swear by the greater, and the oath for confirmation [is] an end of every dispute to them.

in order that through two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong encouragement, who have fled to take hold of the hope being set before [us];

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has a great recompense.

For you have need of endurance, so that having done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer awaits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it, until it receives the early and late rain.

Do not murmur against one another, brothers, lest you be judged. Behold, the Judge stands before the doors!

Indeed we count those blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you saw the end of the Lord--that He is compassionate and He is merciful.

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, stay sober, put your hope fully in the grace brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;