Romans 15:1
Those of us who are spiritually strong ought to support those who are spiritually weak. We shouldn't just please ourselves.
Free Bible Version
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
2We should all encourage others to do what's morally right, building them up.
Cross References
Romans 4:20He held on to God's promise—he didn't doubt it. Instead his trust in God grew stronger, and he gave glory to God.
1 Corinthians 4:10We're Christ's fools, but you are so wise in Christ! We're the weak ones, but you are so strong! You have the glory, but we are despised!
1 Corinthians 12:22Quite the opposite: some of those parts of the body that seem the most insignificant are the most essential.
Galatians 6:1My friends, if someone is led astray by sin, you who are spiritual should bring them back with a gentle spirit. Watch out that you don't get tempted too.
1 Thessalonians 5:14We urge you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who are lazy, encourage those who are anxious, help those who are weak, and be patient with everyone.
1 John 2:14I write to you little children, for you know the Father. I write to you fathers, for you know him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you young people, for you are strong. The word of God lives in you, and you have defeated 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 →