Romans 15:1-13

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15 We who have strong faith should help those who are weak. We should not live to please ourselves. ² Each of us should live to please his neighbor. This will help him grow in faith. ³ Even Christ did not please Himself. The Holy Writings say, “The sharp words spoken against you fell on Me.” ^{(A) 4} Everything that was written in the Holy Writings long ago was written to teach us. By not giving up, God’s Word gives us strength and hope. ⁵ Now the God Who helps you not to give up and gives you strength will help you think so you can please each other as Christ Jesus did. ⁶ Then all of you together can thank the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁷ Receive each other as Christ received you. This will honor God. ⁸ Christ came to help the Jews. This proved that God had told the truth to their early fathers. This proved that God would do what He promised. ⁹ This was done so the people who are not Jews can thank God for His loving-kindness. The Holy Writings say, “This is why I will give thanks to you among the people who are not Jews. I will sing to Your name.” ^{(B) 10} It says also, “You who are not Jews, be happy with His people, the Jews.” ^{(C) 11} And, “Honor and give thanks to the Lord, you who are not Jews. Let everyone honor Him.” ^{(D) 12} And Isaiah says, “There will be One from the family of Jesse Who will be a leader over the people who are not Jews. Their hope will be in Him.” ^{(E) 13} Our hope comes from God. May He fill you with joy and peace because of your trust in Him. May your hope grow stronger by the power of the Holy Spirit.