² The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.

¹⁵ For if their rejection brought reconciliation^(A) to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?^(B)

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³ For by the grace given me^(A) I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

⁷ Accept one another,^(A) then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.