Romans 15:1
Good News Translation
We who are strong in the faith ought to help the weak to carry their burdens. We should not please ourselves.

New Revised Standard Version
We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Contemporary English Version
If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves.

New American Bible
We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves;

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now, we that are stronger ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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

strong.

Romans 4:20 In the promise also of God he staggered not by distrust: but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God:

1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christs sake, but you are wise in Christ: we are weak, but you are strong: you are honourable, but we without honour.

2 Corinthians 12:10 For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ. For when I am weak, then am I powerful.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord and in the might of his power.

2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in Christ Jesus:

1 John 2:14 I write unto you, babes, because you have known the Father. I write unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.

ought.

Romans 14:1 Now him that is weak in faith, take unto you: not in disputes about thoughts.

1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I might save all.

1 Corinthians 12:22-24 Yea, much, more those that seem to be the more feeble members of the body are more necessary . . .

Galatians 6:1,2 Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual, instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. . . .

1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.

please.

Romans 15:3 For Christ did not please himself: but, as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.

Context
Accept One Another
1Now, we that are stronger ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2Let every one of you Please his neighbour unto good, to edification.…
Cross References
Romans 14:1
Now him that is weak in faith, take unto you: not in disputes about thoughts.

Romans 14:2
For one believeth that he may eat all things: but he that is weak, let him eat herbs.

1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak. I became all things to all men, that I might save all.

Galatians 6:2
Bear ye one another's burdens: and so you shall fulfil the law of Christ.

Philippians 2:4
Each one not considering the things that are his own, but those that are other men's.

1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we beseech you, brethren, rebuke the unquiet: comfort the feeble minded: support the weak: be patient towards all men.

Romans 14:23
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