What is the meaning of Romans 15:4?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} whatsoever things{G3745} were written aforetime{G4270}{(G5648)} were written{G4270}{(G5648)} for{G1519} our{G2251} learning{G1319}, that{G2443} we{G2192} through{G1223} patience{G5281} and{G2532} comfort{G3874} of the scriptures{G1124} might have{G2192}{(G5725)} hope{G1680}.

Strong's King James

(4) For whatever was written beforehand was written for our instruction, so that by remaining steadfast and by the comfort of The Writings we might have hope.

The F.O.G*

[4] Everything written in the ancient Scriptures was recorded for our instruction, so that through patient endurance and the encouragement found in God's Word, we might maintain vibrant hope.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for, as many things as were written before, for our instruction were written before, that through the endurance, and the exhortation of the Writings, we might have the hope.

Young's Literal Translation