Bearing Others’ Burdens

15 We (A)then who are strong ought to bear with the [a]scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

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  1. Romans 15:1 weaknesses

15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak(A) and not to please ourselves.

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14 Now we [a]exhort you, brethren, (A)warn those who are [b]unruly, (B)comfort the fainthearted, (C)uphold the weak, (D)be patient with all.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle

14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.

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The Law of Liberty

14 Receive(A) one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.

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The Weak and the Strong

14 Accept the one whose faith is weak,(A) without quarreling over disputable matters.

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Bear and Share Burdens

Brethren, if a man is [a]overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of (A)gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (B)Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill (C)the law of Christ.

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  1. Galatians 6:1 caught

Doing Good to All

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit(A) should restore(B) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.(C)

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22 (A)to the weak I became [a]as weak, that I might win the weak. (B)I have become all things to all men, (C)that I might by all means save some.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 9:22 NU omits as

22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak.(A) I have become all things to all people(B) so that by all possible means I might save some.(C)

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22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 23 And those members of the body which we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have greater modesty, 24 but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it,

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22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it,

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14 I have written to you, fathers,
Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
Because (A)you are strong, and the word of God abides in you,
And you have overcome the wicked one.

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14 I write to you, dear children,(A)
    because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
    because you know him who is from the beginning.(B)
I write to you, young men,
    because you are strong,(C)
    and the word of God(D) lives in you,(E)
    and you have overcome the evil one.(F)

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Be Strong in Grace

You therefore, (A)my son, (B)be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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The Appeal Renewed

You then, my son,(A) be strong(B) in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,

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20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened(A) in his faith and gave glory to God,(B)

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The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

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The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord(A) and in his mighty power.(B)

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10 We are (A)fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ! (B)We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!

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10 We are fools for Christ,(A) but you are so wise in Christ!(B) We are weak, but you are strong!(C) You are honored, we are dishonored!

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10 Therefore (A)I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. (B)For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight(A) in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships,(B) in persecutions,(C) in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.(D)

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