1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
2Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."
4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,
6so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. - P53
Believers who are strong are to bear with the failings of the weak and try toplease others for their good. Paul reminds believers that Scripture‘s instructionleads to hope. He prays for unity of mind so they may glorify God together andends with a prayer for them to be overflowing with the Holy Spirit. - P53