And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.

And so, by sinning against the brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some.

just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit but the profit of the many, so that they may be saved.

Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.

not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.

To provoke

But what is the divine response to him? “I have kept for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”

I am not speaking this as a command, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity of your love also.

for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the Macedonians, namely, that Achaia has been prepared since last year, and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

Love

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

Let love of the brethren continue.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment,

constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and

steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,

and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.

General references

Let love of the brethren continue.