Romans 15:2

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, in order to build him up.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and ought not to please ourselves.

3For even Christ did not please himself. Instead, it was just as it is written, “The insults of those who insulted you fell on me.”

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:19For though I am free from all, I became a servant to all, in order that I might win more.

1 Corinthians 10:33I try to please all people in all things. I do not seek my benefit, but that of the many. I do this so that they may be saved.

Philippians 2:4Each of you should take care not only for your own needs, but also for the needs 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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