Romans 15:1-11 ▼

1 Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves.

2 Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

3 For even Christ did not please himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.

4 For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.

5 Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus,

6 so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one mind and one voice.

7 Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you, to the glory of God.

8 For I say that Christ became a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises to the fathers,

9 and so that Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praise to your name.

10 Again it says, Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people!

11 And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; let all the peoples praise him!