We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak
Romans 14:1 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Each of us should please our neighbors for their good
1 Corinthians 10:24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:32-33 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God--even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
1 Corinthians 13:5 It (love) does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong.
Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:21 For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
to build them up
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
1 Corinthians 14:12 So it is with you. Since you are eager for the gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.
Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
(parentheses are mine)
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