Romans 15:2

Romans 15:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
• New International Version (NIV)Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.

Context of Romans 15:2

1Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves. Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually. 3For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written [in Scripture], “The reproaches of those who reproached You (the Father) fell on Me (the Son).” 4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.

Romans 15:2 word by word

ἕκαστος ἡμῶν τῷ πλησίον ἀρεσκέτω εἰς τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς οἰκοδομήν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·γάρgar · forG1063
• Letἀρέσκωareskō · to pleaseG700
• every oneἕκαστοςhekastos · eachG1538
• of usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• neighbourπλησίονplēsion · near/neighborG4139
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• edificationοἰκοδομήoikodomē · buildingG3619

Cross-references for Romans 15:2

• Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth].
• 1 Corinthians 9:19For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to everyone, so that I may win more [for Christ].
• 1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person.
• 1 Corinthians 11:1Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 13:5It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
• Philippians 2:4Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Commentaries on Romans 15:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Let every one of us please his neighbor - For it should be a maxim with each of us to do all in our power to please our brethren; and especially in those things in which their spiritual edification is concerned. Though we should not indulge men in mere whims and caprices, yet we should bear with their ignorance and their weakness, knowing that others had much to bear with from us before we came to our present advanced state of religious knowledge.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Please his neighbour - That is, all other persons, but especially the friends of the Redeemer. The word “neighbor” here has special reference to the members of the church. It is often used, however, in a much larger sense; see Luke 10:36. For his good - Not seek to secure for him indulgence in those things which Would be injurious to him, but in all those things whereby his welfare would be promoted. To edification - See the note at Romans 14:19.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2his neighbor: See Leviticus 19:18, quoted in Romans 13:9. Love for others should guide how Christians who are strong in faith live and act.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2-32-3. Let every one of us--lay himself out to please his neighbour--not indeed for his mere gratification, but for his good--with a view to his edification.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 15:2

• Church
• Commandments
• Example
• Fellowship
• Kindness
• Love
• Neighbor
• Righteousness
• Self-Denial
• Selfishness
• Unselfishness

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Commentaries on Romans 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings