It is for us who are strong to bear with the susceptibilities of the weaker ones, and not please ourselves. Each of us must consider his neighbour's good, so that we support one another. Christ did not indulge his own feelings, either; indeed, as scripture says: The insults of those who insult you fall on me. And all these things which were written so long ago were written so that we, learning perseverance and the encouragement which the scriptures give, should have hope. Now the God of perseverance and encouragement give you all the same purpose, following the example of Christ Jesus, so that you may together give glory to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with one heart.
to bear what is burdensome;to take up; carry; to sustain, i.e. uphold, support; endure
to render service, doing so evilly in one's own interests; to accommodate one's self to the opinions desires and interests of others
benefit; beneficial in its effect;useful, salutary; pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy; upright, free from guile; benevolent, kind, generous,beneficent;convenience, advantage
edify; build up; the act of one who promotes another's growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holiness; what contributes to edification, or augments wisdom, etc.
patience; remaining under; steadfastness, constancy, endurance; the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance
calling to one's side; an exhortation, or consolation, comfort;encouragement with alleviation of grief; that which affords comfort or refreshment
favorable and confident expectation; to anticipate, usually with pleasure; joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation
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