Romans 15:1
We then who are strong ought to bear with the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Revised King James 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 please his neighbour for his good, to edify him.
Cross References
Romans 4:20He did not waver through unbelief in the promise of God; but was strong in 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 are honoured, but we are despised.
1 Corinthians 12:22No, those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are the most necessary:
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual, restore him in the spirit of gentleness; considering yourselves, lest you also be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are idle or unruly, encourage the timid, support the weak, be patient toward all.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you 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 →