Romans 15:2

Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

In Context

1We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves.

3For Christ did not give pleasure to himself, but, as it is said, The bitter words of those who were angry with you came on me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:19For though I was free from all men, I made myself a servant to all, so that more might have salvation.

1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.

Philippians 2:4Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:2-5

Condescension and Self-denial; Tenderness and Generosity. ( a. d. 58.) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. The… Read the whole commentary →

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