Romans 15:1
Exhortation for the Strong to Help the Weak But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves.
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- Rom 14:1 : 1 Exhortation to Mutual Forbearance Now receive the one who is weak in the faith, and do not have disputes over differing opinions.
- Gal 6:1-2 : 1 Support One Another Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too. 2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
- 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
- 1 Cor 9:22 : 22 To the weak I became weak in order to gain the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all means I may save some.
- 1 Cor 12:22-24 : 22 On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential, 23 and those members we consider less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our unpresentable members are clothed with dignity, 24 but our presentable members do not need this. Instead, God has blended together the body, giving greater honor to the lesser member,
- 2 Tim 2:1 : 1 Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- Eph 6:10 : 10 Exhortations for Spiritual Warfare Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
- 1 John 2:14 : 14 I have written to you, children, that you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, that you have known him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young people, that you are strong, and the word of God resides in you, and you have conquered the evil one.
- 2 Cor 12:10 : 10 Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
- 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
- Rom 4:20 : 20 He did not waver in unbelief about the promise of God but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.
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2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.
3 For even Christ did not please himself, but just as it is written,“The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
4 For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
5 Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
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2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
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2 One person believes in eating everything, but the weak person eats only vegetables.
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9 But he said to me,“My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.
10 Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
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19 So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.
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9 But be careful that this liberty of yours does not become a hindrance to the weak.
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13 For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.
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13 Exhortation for the Strong not to Destroy the Weak Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister.
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10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
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15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
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4 For just as in one body we have many members, and not all the members serve the same function,
5 so we who are many are one body in Christ, and individually we are members who belong to one another.
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29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with indignation?
30 If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.
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9 It was not because we do not have that right, but to give ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
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3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak toward you but is powerful among you.
4 For indeed he was crucified by reason of weakness, but he lives because of God’s power. For we also are weak in him, but we will live together with him, because of God’s power toward you.
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22 On the contrary, those members that seem to be weaker are essential,
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2 He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness,
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12 If others receive this right from you, are we not more deserving?But we have not made use of this right. Instead we endure everything so that we may not be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.
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26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, being jealous of one another.
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10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
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7 Exhortation to Mutual Acceptance Receive one another, then, just as Christ also received you, to God’s glory.
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19 Have you been thinking all this time that we have been defending ourselves to you? We are speaking in Christ before God, and everything we do, dear friends, is to build you up.
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25 so that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have mutual concern for one another.
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5 On behalf of such an individual I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.
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12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that you may be able to answer those who take pride in outward appearance and not in what is in the heart.
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5 For each one will carry his own load.
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13 Practice Love For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.
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10 Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.
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6 I have applied these things to myself and Apollos because of you, brothers and sisters, so that through us you may learn“not to go beyond what is written,” so that none of you will be puffed up in favor of the one against the other.
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6 nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others,
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31 But if we examined ourselves, we would not be judged.
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21 It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything that causes your brother to stumble.
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15 For if your brother or sister is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy by your food someone for whom Christ died.
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24 I do not mean that we rule over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because by faith you stand firm.
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7 For none of us lives for himself and none dies for himself.
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16 also to submit to people like this, and to everyone who cooperates in the work and labors hard.