Romans 15:1
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.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
- KJV
- We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
- WEB
- Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
- ASV
- Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
- DARBY
- But *we* ought, we that are strong, to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
- BLB
- Now we who [are] strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the powerless and not to please ourselves.
- ÅB
- Vi som er sterke, skylder å bære de svakes svakheter og ikke søke vårt eget behag.
- OTB
- Vi som er sterke, bør bære svakhetene til dem uten styrke og ikke bare glede oss selv.
- B1930
- Vi som er sterke, er skyldige til å bære de svakes skrøpeligheter og ikke være oss selv til behag;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
Read in contextRomans 14:1
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
Read in contextGalatians 6:1–2
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Read in context1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
Read in context1 Corinthians 12:22–24
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
Read in context1 John 2:14
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
Read in contextRomans 4:20
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Read in context2 Timothy 2:1
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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