Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1We then who are strong are obligated to bear with the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

3For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “ The reproaches of those reproaching You fell on Me.”

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:19For being free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, in order that I might win the more;

1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Philippians 2:4Let each of you look out not only for his own concerns, but also for the concerns of others. 1 The Humbled and Exalted Christ

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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