Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to bear with the limitations of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Family 35 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 of us please the neighbor with a view to what is good for edifying.
Cross References
Romans 4:20He did not waver at God's promise in unbelief; rather, he was strengthened by the faith, giving glory to God,
1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ while you are wise! We are weak but you are strong! You are esteemed, we are despised!
1 Corinthians 12:22Much to the contrary, those members of the body that seem to be weaker are necessary.
Galatians 6:1Brothers, if a man is actually caught in some wrongdoing, you, the spiritual ones, should restore him in a spirit of gentleness, watching out for yourself lest you also be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brothers: admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, be supportive of the weak, be patient toward all.
1 John 2:14fathers, I have written to you because you have come to know Him who is from the beginning; young men, I have written to you because you are strong, and the Word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil 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 →