Romans 15:1-13
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s We who are strong t have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
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u Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
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For v Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, w "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
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For x whatever was written in former days was written for our y instruction, that through endurance and through z the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you a to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
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that together you may with one voice glorify b the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
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For I tell you that Christ c became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order d to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
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and in order e that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,
f "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
and sing to your name."
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And again it is said,
g "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people."
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And again,
h "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol him."
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And again Isaiah says,
i j "The root of Jesse will come,
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
k in him will the Gentiles hope."
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May the God of hope fill you with all l joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
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Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
Romans 14:1
As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.
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1 Corinthians 10:33
Just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 9:19
For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.
Philippians 2:4
Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
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Philippians 2:5
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:8
And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
John 5:30
I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
John 6:38
For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me.
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Psalms 69:9
For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
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Psalms 69:9
For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
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Romans 4:23
But the words "it was counted to him" were not written for his sake alone.
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2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
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Psalms 119:50
This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
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Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
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2 Corinthians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus...
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus...
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus...
John 20:17
Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to me, for I h...
Ephesians 1:17
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Fath...
Revelation 1:6
And made us a kingdom, priests to his God and F...
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Matthew 15:24
He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
John 1:11
He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
Acts 3:26
God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.
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Romans 4:16
That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring - not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
2 Corinthians 1:20
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.
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Romans 3:29
Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also.
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2 Samuel 22:50
For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
Psalms 18:49
For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name.
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2 Samuel 22:50
For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
Psalms 18:49
For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name.
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Deuteronomy 32:43
"Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people's land."
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Deuteronomy 32:43
"Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people's land."
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Psalms 117:1
Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples!
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Psalms 117:1
Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples!
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Isaiah 11:10
In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples - of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.
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Isaiah 11:1
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.
Revelation 5:5
And one of the elders said to me, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.
Revelation 22:16
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star."
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Matthew 12:21
And in his name the Gentiles will hope.
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Isaiah 11:10
In that day the root of Jesse, who shall stand as a signal for the peoples - of him shall the nations inquire, and his resting place shall be glorious.
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Romans 5:1 - 2
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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