Romans 15:1
As for us who are strong, our duty is to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not seek our own pleasure.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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
Cross References
Romans 4:20Nor did he in unbelief stagger at God's promise, but became mighty in faith, giving glory to God,
1 Corinthians 4:10We, for Christ's sake, are labeled as "foolish"; you, as Christians, are men of shrewd intelligence. We are mere weaklings: you are strong. You are in high repute: we are outcasts.
1 Corinthians 12:22No, it is quite otherwise. Even those parts of the body which are apparently somewhat feeble are yet indispensable;
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if anybody be detected in any misconduct, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness. And let each of you keep watch over himself, lest he also fall into temptation.
1 Thessalonians 5:14And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the timid, sustain the weak, and be patient towards all.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the very beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and God's Message still has a place in your hearts, 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 →