John Chrysostom

That is, that we might not fall away, (for there are sundry conflicts within and without), that being nerved and comforted by the Scriptures, we might exhibit patience, that by living in patience we might abide in hope. For these things are productive of each other, patience of hope, and hope of patience. And both of them are brought about by the Scriptures.

Homily on Romans 27 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

This, he says, was written beforehand so that we might imitate it. Here he also exhorts them to patience in temptations, saying, that being strengthened by Scripture we may endure, and by endurance may show in ourselves a living and steadfast hope. For whoever endures shows that he has within himself hope in the future blessings, but whoever does not endure has lost hope.

Commentary on Romans ↗

Clement of Alexandria

And that ancient achievements are proposed as images for our correction, the apostle shows, when he says, "So that my bonds in Christ are become manifest in all the palace, and to all the rest; and several of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word of God without fear,"-since martyrs' testimonies are examples of conversion gloriously sanctified. …

The Stromata Book 4 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Then when he says, for whatever things were written, he shows that we must imitate this example of Christ, saying: for whatever things were written in Sacred Scripture about Christ or his members were written for our learning. There was no need to write this except for our instruction: all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for correction, and for training in justice (2 Tim 3:16). …

Commentary on Romans ↗