Romans 15:1-9 ▼

1 We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves;

2 let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up.

3 For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you fall upon me.”

4 For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus,

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

7 Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.

8 For I say that Christ became a minister of the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, to confirm the promises to the patriarchs,

9 but so that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written: “Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing praises to your name.”