Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. | Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. |
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. | For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. |
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May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus. | May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. |
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. | Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. |
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. | May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. |
So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. | So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. |