God’s Word Translation
Romans 15:1
1So those of us who have a strong ⌞faith⌟ must be patient with the weaknesses of those whose ⌞faith⌟ is not so strong. We must not think only of ourselves.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)We who are strong have an obligation 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.
Context of Romans 15:1
So those of us who have a strong ⌞faith⌟ must be patient with the weaknesses of those whose ⌞faith⌟ is not so strong. We must not think only of ourselves. 2We should all be concerned about our neighbor and the good things that will build his faith. 3Christ did not think only of himself. Rather, as Scripture says, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
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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 4:20He didn’t doubt God’s promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, giving honor to God ⌞for the promise⌟, he became strong because of faith
- 1 Corinthians 4:10We have given up our wisdom for Christ, but you have insight because of Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
- 2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore, I accept weakness, mistreatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties suffered for Christ. It’s clear that when I’m weak, I’m strong.
- Ephesians 6:10Finally, receive your power from the Lord and from his mighty strength.
- 2 Timothy 2:1My child, find your source of strength in the kindness of Christ Jesus.
- 1 John 2:14I’ve written to you, children, because you know the Father. I’ve written to you, fathers, because you know Christ, who has existed from the beginning. I’ve written to you, young people, because you are strong and God’s word lives in you. You have won the victory over the evil one.
- Romans 14:1Welcome people who are weak in faith, but don’t get into an argument over differences of opinion.
- 1 Corinthians 9:22I became like a person weak in faith to win those who are weak in faith. I have become everything to everyone in order to save at least some of them.
- 1 Corinthians 12:22The opposite is true. The parts of the body that we think are weaker are the ones we really need.
- Galatians 6:1Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Romans 15:3Christ did not think only of himself. Rather, as Scripture says, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen 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
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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
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