Romans 15:1
But we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
In Context
2Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification.
Cross References
Romans 4:20and he doubted not, through unbelief, with respect to the promise of God, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,
1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honored, but we are despised.
1 Corinthians 12:22But much more are those members of the body necessary, which seem to be more feeble.
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14We exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, earnestly care for the weak-minded, be of a long-suffering disposition toward all.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
Matthew Henry on Romans 15:1
The apostle, in this chapter, continues the discourse of the former, concerning mutual forbearance in indifferent things; and so draws towards a conclusion of the epistle. Where such differences of apprehension, and consequently distances of affection, are among Christians, there is need of precept upon precept, line upon line, to allay the heat, and to beget a better temper. The apostle, being desirous to drive the nail home, as a nail in a sure place, follows his blow, unwilling to leave the subject till he has… Read the whole commentary →