Romans 15:1

Romans 15:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
• New International Version (NIV)We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
• New King James Version (NKJV)We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
• New Living Translation (NLT)We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves.

Context of Romans 15:1

We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."

Romans 15:1 word by word

Ὀφείλομεν δὲ ἡμεῖς οἱ δυνατοὶ τὰ ἀσθενήματα τῶν ἀδυνάτων βαστάζειν καὶ μὴ ἑαυτοῖς ἀρέσκειν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Weἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thenδέde · thenG1161
• that are strongδυνατόςdunatos · ableG1415
• oughtὀφείλωopheilō opheileō · to oweG3784
• to bearβαστάζωbastazō · to carryG941
• the infirmitiesἀσθένημαasthenēma · weaknessG771
• of the weakἀδύνατοςadunatos · unableG102
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• notμήmē · notG3361
• to pleaseἀρέσκωareskō · to pleaseG700
• ourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438

Cross-references for Romans 15:1

• Romans 4:20No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God,
• 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute.
• 2 Corinthians 12:10For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
• Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
• 2 Timothy 2:1You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,
• 1 John 2:14I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
• Romans 14:1As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.
• 1 Corinthians 9:22To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
• 1 Corinthians 12:22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,
• Galatians 6:1Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
• Romans 15:3For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."

Commentaries on Romans 15:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1We then that are strong - The sense of this verse is supposed to be the following: We, Gentile Christians, who perfectly understand the nature of our Gospel liberty, not only lawfully may, but are bound in duty to bear any inconveniences that may arise from the scruples of the weaker brethren, and to ease their consciences by prudently abstaining from such indifferent things as may offend and trouble them; and not take advantage from our superior…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1We then that are strong - The apostle resumes the subject of the preceding chapter; and continues the exhortation to brotherly love and mutual kindness and forbearance. By the “strong” here he means the strong “in faith” in respect to the matters under discussion; those whose minds were free from doubts and perplexities. His own mind was free from doubt, and there were many others, particularly of the Gentile converts, that had the same views. But many…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Directions how to behave towards the weak. (1-7) All to receive one another as brethren. (8-13) The writing and preaching of the apostle. (14-21) His purposed journeys. (22-29) He requests their prayers. (30-33) Verses 1-7 Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God, and the good of others. We must please our neighbour, for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and humouring him in a sinful way; if we thus…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4We who are strong: Paul includes himself among those he calls strong in faith. This shows that the division in the Roman church was not simply between Jews and Gentiles. Like Paul, some Jews had informed consciences and were counted among the strong. In the same way, some Gentiles were deeply influenced by Jewish teaching and tradition and were counted among the weak in faith. ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak: This idea is similar to…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-131. We then that are strong--on such points as have been discussed, the abolition of the Jewish distinction of meats and days under the Gospel. See on Ro 14:14; Ro 14:20. ought ... not to please ourselves--ought to think less of what we may lawfully do than of how our conduct will affect others.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 15:1

• Church
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• Fellowship
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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