Romans 12:15
Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
In Context
14Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.
Cross References
Nehemiah 1:4Then, after hearing these words, for some days I gave myself up to weeping and sorrow, seated on the earth; and taking no food I made prayer to the God of heaven,
Job 30:25Have I not been weeping for the crushed? and was not my soul sad for him who was in need?
Isaiah 66:10And Sharon will be a grass-land for the flocks, and the valley of Achor a resting-place for the herds: for my people whose hearts have been turned back to me.
Jeremiah 38:12And Ebed-melech the Ethiopian said to Jeremiah, Put these bits of old cloth under your arms under the cords. And Jeremiah did so.
Luke 15:5And when he has got it again, he takes it in his arms with joy.
John 11:33And when Jesus saw her weeping, and saw the Jews weeping who came with her, his spirit was moved and he was troubled,
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →