Romans 15:2

Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.

3For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:19For though I be free from all men, I have made myself the servant of all, that I might gain the more.

1 Corinthians 10:33even as I please all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they may be saved.

Philippians 2:4Let not each aim at their own particular interests, but every man at those 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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