Romans 15:1-9 ▼

1 But we who are stronger must bear with the feebleness of the weak, and not so as to please ourselves.

2 Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.

3 For even Christ did not please himself, but as it was written: “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell upon me.”

4 For whatever was written, was written to teach us, so that, through patience and the consolation of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

5 So may the God of patience and solace grant you to be of one mind toward one another, in accord with Jesus Christ,

6 so that, together with one mouth, you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 For this reason, accept one another, just as Christ also has accepted you, in the honor of God.

8 For I declare that Christ Jesus was the minister of circumcision because of the truth of God, so as to confirm the promises to the fathers,

9 and that the Gentiles are to honor God because of his mercy, just as it was written: “Because of this, I will confess you among the Gentiles, O Lord, and I will sing to your name.”