Romans 15:1-13
The Example of Christ
1 We a then who are strong ought to bear with the 1 scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 b Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to 2 edification. 3 c For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, d "The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me." 3 4 For e whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the 4 patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 5 f Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may g with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore h receive one another, just i as Christ also received 5 us, to the glory of God.
Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles
8 Now I say that j Jesus Christ has become a 6 servant to the circumcision for the truth of God, k to confirm the promises made to the fathers,
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and l that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy, as it is written:
m "For this reason I will confess to You among the Gentiles,
And sing to Your name." 7
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And again he says:
n "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!" 8
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And again:
o "Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles!
Laud Him, all you peoples!" 9
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And again, Isaiah says:
p "There shall be a root of Jesse;
And He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles,
In Him the Gentiles shall hope." 10
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all q joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.