Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. | Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of building him up. |
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. | For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that by perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we may continue to have hope. |
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May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. | May the God of perseverance and encouragement grant that you may live in harmony with one another, following in the example of Jesus Christ. |
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. | Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you. |
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. | May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich 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. | In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you. |