Romans 15:1
Now we that are stronger, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 every one of you please his neighbour unto good, to edification.
Cross References
Romans 4:20In the promise also of God he staggered not by distrust; but was strengthened 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 honourable, but we without honour.
1 Corinthians 12:22Yea, much more those that seem to be the more feeble members of the body, are more necessary.
Galatians 6:1Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual, instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient towards all men.
1 John 2:14I write unto you, babes, because you have known the Father. I write unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abideth 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 →