Romans 15:2
Let each of us please his re'a with a view to what is beneficial, for upbuilding.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
In Context
Cross References
1 Corinthians 9:19For being no indentured servant to any one of the Bnei Adam, I made myself a servant [working for nothing] to kol Bnei Adam, that I might win the more.
1 Corinthians 10:33even as I also please Bnei Adam in all things, not seeking my own advantage but that of the many, that they may be brought to Yeshu'at Eloheinu.
Philippians 2:4Let each of you talmidim look after not only your own interests, but also the best interests of others. + 2:4 2:21; 1C 10:24,33
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 →