The Example of Christ

Romans 15

¹ We _a then who are strong ought to bear with the ₁ scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ² _b Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to ₂ edification. ³ _c For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, _d "The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me." ₃ ⁴ For _e whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the ₄ patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. ⁵ _f Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, ⁶ that you may _g with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁷ Therefore _h receive one another, just _i as Christ also received ₅ us, to the glory of God.

1. Cross References
   Romans 14:1
   Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
   Galatians 6:1
   Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
   Galatians 6:2
   Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
   1 Thessalonians 5:14
   Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 9:22
   To the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
   1 Corinthians 10:24
   Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.
   1 Corinthians 10:33
   Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
   2 Corinthians 13:9
   For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 26:39
   He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.
   Philippians 2:5 - 8
   Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.
   
4. Cross References
   Psalms 69:9
   Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.
   
5. Cross References
   Romans 4:23
   Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him.
   Romans 4:24
   But also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead.
   1 Corinthians 10:11
   Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
   2 Timothy 3:16
   All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
   2 Timothy 3:17
   That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
   
6. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 1:10
   Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
   Philippians 1:27
   Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.
   
7. Cross References
   Acts 4:24
   So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them.
   
8. Cross References
   Romans 14:1
   Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
   Romans 14:3
   Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him.
   
9. Cross References
   Romans 5:2
   Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.