Romans 15:2

for let each one of us please the neighbor for good, for edification,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1And we ought—we who are strong—to bear the weaknesses of the powerless, and not to please ourselves;

3for even the Christ did not please Himself, but according as it has been 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 made myself servant to all men, that the more I might gain;

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

Philippians 2:4do not each look to your own, but each also to 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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