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1We who are strong 2have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
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3Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
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For 4Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, 5"The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
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For 6whatever was written in former days was written for our 7instruction, that through endurance and through 8the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you 9to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
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that together you may with one voice glorify 10the 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.