Self-denial on Behalf of Others

15 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of ^(A)those without strength and not just please ourselves. ² Each of us is to ^(B)please his neighbor ^[a]for his good, to his ^(C)edification. ³ For even ^(D)Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “^(E)The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.” ⁴ For ^(F)whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ⁵ Now may the ^(G)God ^[b]who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you ^(H)to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, ⁶ so that with one accord you may with one ^[c]voice glorify ^(I)the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁷ Therefore, ^(J)accept one another, just as Christ also accepted ^[d]us to the glory of God.

¹³ Now may the God of hope fill you with all ^(A)joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope ^(B)by the power of the Holy Spirit.