For whatsoever things were written in times past, were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

or doth He say it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope, and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.

Now these things were our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

Now all these things happened unto them by way of example, and are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are 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 perfect, thoroughly equipped for all good works.