The Example of Christ

Romans 15

¹ _s We who are strong _t have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ² _u Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. ³ For _v Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, _w "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me." ⁴ 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. ⁵ May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you _a to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, ⁶ that together you may with one voice glorify _b the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁷ Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

1. Cross References
   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.
   
2. Cross References
   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.
   
3. Cross References
   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.
   
4. Cross References
   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.
   
5. Cross References
   Psalms 69:9
   For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
   
6. Cross References
   Psalms 69:9
   For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
   
7. Cross References
   Romans 4:23
   But the words "it was counted to him" were not written for his sake alone.
   
8. Cross References
   2 Timothy 3:16
   All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
   
9. Cross References
   Psalms 119:50
   This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.
   
10. Cross References
    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.
    
11. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:3
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    Ephesians 1:3
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    1 Peter 1:3
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    John 20:17
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    Ephesians 1:17
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    Revelation 1:6
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