Romans 15:1
WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification.
Cross References
Romans 4:20for he disputed not against the promise of God with unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God;
1 Corinthians 4:10We are counted fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are mighty; ye are honourable persons, but we despised.
1 Corinthians 12:22Yea, much more the members of the body, which appear to be more feeble, are necessary:
Galatians 6:1BRETHREN, if a man also be surprised into any act of offence, ye that are spiritual, replace such a one in the spirit of meekness; keeping an attentive eye on thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we conjure you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient with all men.
1 John 2:14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him, who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked 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 →