Romans 15: 1- 6

 

1: Those of us who are strong must accept as our own burden the tender scruples of the weak, and not just to please ourselves.

2: Each of us must consider His neighbour and think what is for his good and will build up the common life.

3: Christ too did not please Himself; to Him apply the words of scripture, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”

4: The scripture written long ago were all written for our instruction, in order that through the encouragement they give us we may maintain our hope with perseverance.

5: And may God the source of all perseverance and all encouragement, grant that you may agree with one another after the manner of Christ Jesus,

6: and so with one mind and one voice may praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.