Romans 15:1
Now we that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves:
1770 John Worsley NT
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
2but let every one of us please our neighbor for his good, to his edification.
Cross References
Romans 4:20He hesitated not at the promise of God through unbelief: but was strong in faith, giving glory to God,
1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ: we are weak, but ye are strong: ye are honoured, but we are despised.
1 Corinthians 12:22But those parts of the body, which seem to be weaker, are much more necessary:
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do ye, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, least thou also shouldst be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14And admonish the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be of a patient spirit towards all.
1 John 2:14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him that is from the beginning: and I have written to 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 →