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Romans 15:1

Romans 15:1 is verse 1 of Romans chapter 15, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

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King James Version

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

World English Bible

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

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Romans 15:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

3 For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Romans 4:20

Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

2 Corinthians 12:10

That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

2 Timothy 2:1

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

1 John 2:14

I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Romans 14:1

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

1 Corinthians 9:22

To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.

1 Corinthians 12:22

On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,

1 Corinthians 12:23

and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

1 Corinthians 12:24

whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it,

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Galatians 6:2

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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