Romans 15:1
And we ought — we who are strong — to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves;
Young's Literal Translation
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
2for let each one of us please the neighbour for good, unto edification,
Cross References
Romans 4:20and at the promise of God did not stagger in unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, having given glory to God,
1 Corinthians 4:10we [are] fools because of Christ, and ye wise in Christ; we [are] ailing, and ye strong; ye glorious, and we dishonoured;
1 Corinthians 12:22But much more the members of the body which seem to be more infirm are necessary,
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man also may be overtaken in any trespass, ye who [are] spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself — lest thou also may be tempted;
1 Thessalonians 5:14and we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient unto all;
1 John 2:14I did write to you, fathers, because ye have known him who [is] from the beginning; I did write to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God in you doth remain, and ye have overcome the evil.
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 →