Romans 15:1-13

1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of 1those without strength, and not just please ourselves. 2Each of us is to 2please his neighbor 3for his good, to his 4edification. 3For even 5Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “6The taunts of those who taunt You have fallen on Me.” 4For 7whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5Now may the 8God 9who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you 10to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6so that with one purpose and one 11voice you may glorify 12the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7Therefore, 1314accept one another, just as Christ also accepted 15us, for the glory of God. 8For I say that Christ has become a servant to 16the circumcision in behalf of the truth of God, to confirm 17the promises given to the fathers, 9and for 18the Gentiles to 19glorify God for His mercy; as it is written: “20Therefore I will 21give praise to You among the Gentiles, And I will sing praises to Your name.” 10Again he says, “22Rejoice, you Gentiles, with His people.” 11And again, “23Praise the Lord all you Gentiles, And let all the peoples praise Him.” 12Again Isaiah says, “24There shall come 25the root of Jesse, And He who arises to rule over the Gentiles, 26In Him will the Gentiles hope.” 13Now may the God of hope fill you with all 27joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope 28by the power of the Holy Spirit.