His faith did not leave him, and he did not doubt God's promise; his faith filled him with power, and he gave praise to God.

For Christ's sake we are fools; but you are wise in union with Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! We are despised, but you are honored!

I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.

As for you, my son, be strong through the grace that is ours in union with Christ Jesus.

I write to you, my children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you, young people, because you are strong; the word of God lives in you, and you have defeated the Evil One.

Welcome those who are weak in faith, but do not argue with them about their personal opinions.

Among the weak in faith I become weak like one of them, in order to win them. So I become all things to all people, that I may save some of them by whatever means are possible.

On the contrary, we cannot do without the parts of the body that seem to be weaker;

which the more beautiful parts do not need. God himself has put the body together in such a way as to give greater honor to those parts that need it.

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Help carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ.

We urge you, our friends, to warn the idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.