CHAP. XV. WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves. (2)Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification. (3)For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me[81]." (4)For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope. (5)Now the God of patience and consolation give you to be like-minded among each other, according to Christ Jesus: (6)that in one mind, with one mouth, ye may glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (7)Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us, for the glory of God. (8)Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: (9)and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written[82], "For this cause will I confess unto thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name." (10)And again he saith[83], "Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people." (11)And again[84], "Praise the Lord, all ye nations, and laud him, all ye people." (12)And again Isaiah saith, "There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust[85]." (13)Now the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost. (14)And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another. (15)But I have written to you, my brethren, in part, with greater freedom, as refreshing your memory through the grace which is given to me of God; (16)that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God; that the oblation of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Ghost.