Accept One Another according to Christ’s Example

15 But we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for his good, for the purpose of edification. 3 For even Christ did not please himself, but just as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”[fn] 4 For whatever was written beforehand was written for our instruction, in order that through patient endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope. 5 Now may the God of patient endurance and of encouragement grant you ⌊to be in agreement⌋[fn] with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that with one mind you may glorify with one mouth the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also has accepted you, to the glory of God.

8 For I say, Christ has become a servant of the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers, 9 and that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, just as it is written,

• “Because of this, I will praise you among the Gentiles,
  • and I will sing praise to your name.”[fn]

10 And again it says,

• “Rejoice, Gentiles, with his people.”[fn]

11 And again,

• “Praise the Lord, all the Gentiles,
  • and let all the peoples praise him.”[fn]

12 And again Isaiah says,

• “The root of Jesse will come,
  • even the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles;
• in him the Gentiles will put their hope.”[fn]

13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.