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.