Romans 15:2
But let every one of us please his neighbour in good things as unto edification.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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 while free of all men, to all men I subject myself, that the many I may gain.
1 Corinthians 10:33As also I in every thing please all men, not seeking what is expedient for myself, but what is expedient for the many, that they may be saved.
Philippians 2:4And let no one care for himself (only), but every one for his neighbour also.
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 →