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1. A lesson book of instruction.

2. A school of patience.

3. A well-spring of comfort.

4. A solid foundation of hope.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

WEB: For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.