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Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of ^(C1)those without strength, and not just please ourselves.

Each of us is to ^(C1)please his neighbor ^(F1)for his good, to his ^(C2)edification.

For even ^(C1)Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: "^(C2)THE TAUNTS OF THOSE WHO TAUNT YOU HAVE FALLEN ON ME."

For ^(C1)whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Now may the ^(C1)God ^(F1)who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you ^(C2)to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus,

so that with one purpose and one ^(F1)voice you may glorify ^(C1)the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, ^(F1)(C1)accept one another, just as Christ also accepted ^(F2)us, for the glory of God.

For I say that Christ has become a servant to ^(C1)the circumcision in behalf of the truth of God, to confirm ^(C2)the promises given to the fathers,

and for ^(C1)the Gentiles to ^(C2)glorify God for His mercy; as it is written: "^(C3)THEREFORE I WILL ^(F1)GIVE PRAISE TO YOU AMONG THE GENTILES, AND I WILL SING PRAISES TO YOUR NAME."

Again he says, "^(C1)REJOICE, YOU GENTILES, WITH HIS PEOPLE."

And again, "^(C1)PRAISE THE LORD ALL YOU GENTILES, AND LET ALL THE PEOPLES PRAISE HIM."

Again Isaiah says, "^(C1)THERE SHALL COME ^(C2)THE ROOT OF JESSE, AND HE WHO ARISES TO RULE OVER THE GENTILES, ^(C3)IN HIM WILL THE GENTILES HOPE."

Now may the God of hope fill you with all ^(C1)joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope ^(C2)by the power of the Holy Spirit.