Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
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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 one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.
Cross References
Romans 4:20Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,
1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You have honor, but we have dishonor.
1 Corinthians 12:22No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.
Galatians 6:1Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14We exhort you, brothers: Admonish the disorderly; encourage the faint-hearted; support the weak; be patient toward all.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, 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 →