Romans 15:1

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And we ought--we who are strong--to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 15:1 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Romans 4:20Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
  2. Romans 14:1Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
  3. 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
  4. 1 Corinthians 9:22To 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.
  5. 1 Corinthians 12:22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,
  6. 2 Corinthians 12:10That 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.
  7. Galatians 6:1Brothers, 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.
  8. Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
  9. 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
  10. 2 Timothy 2:1You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  11. 1 John 2:14I 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.

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