1. Some of us have no problem with these things. So we should be patient with those who are not so strong and have doubts. We should not do what pleases us
2. but do what pleases them and is for their good. We should do whatever helps everyone grow stronger in faith.
3. Even Christ did not live trying to please himself. As the Scriptures say about him, “Those people who insulted you have also insulted me.”
4. Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. Those things were written so that we could have hope. That hope comes from the patience and encouragement that the Scriptures give us.
5. All patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other, as Christ Jesus wants.
6. Then you will all be joined together. And all together you will give glory to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7. Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other. This will bring honor to God.
8. I tell you that Christ became a servant of the Jews to show that God has done what he promised their great ancestors.
9. Christ also did this so that the non-Jewish people could praise God for the mercy he gives to them. The Scriptures say, “So I will give thanks to you among the people of other nations; I will sing praise to your name.” Psalm 18:49
10. And the Scriptures say, “You people of other nations should be happy together with God’s people.” Deuteronomy 32:43