To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
Him that is weak in the faith receive you, but not to doubtful disputations.
For one believes that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eats herbs.
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
For what know you, O wife, whether you shall save your husband? or how know you, O man, whether you shall save your wife?
Why, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world stands, lest I make my brother to offend.
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant to all, that I might gain the more.
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
Brothers, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.