Romans 15:1-13, The Selfless Christ. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. here intended; the Apostle John's young men, who are strong, in Make a Choice: Devotions From Time Of Grace. 1. Avoid Burnout // The Roar Of A Well-Tuned Engine. Matthew that spiritual strength they have; and it is but complying with distinction from little children, or new born babes, that are at Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Romans 14 is about how Christians unite, work together, serve each other and treat each other right, in spite of cultural, ethnic and other background issues where sin is not involved. Romans 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. (Romans 15:1-7, NKJ) This passage in Romans 15 cannot be separated from the previous chapter. By their infirmities, he means their ignorance, frowardness, consoriousness, &c. He doth not speak of heresies and manifest enormities; but of such errors in doctrine and life, which proceed from ignorance or common infirmity. good nature, and as doing a kind action, but as what "ought" to Romans 15:1, KJV: "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves." Meyer's NT Commentary. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. The first sections is Romans 15:1-7 and is the section on Christ example. peevish tempers, morose dispositions and conduct, their hard Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. ), “the God of perseverance and encouragement.” He gives those qualities to those who seek Him. He had written to remind them of their duties and their dangers, because God had appointed him the minister of Christ to the Gentiles. account of them; since they arise from weakness, and are not of Christian liberty: ought to bear the infirmities of the weak; 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. This refers particularly to "opinions" about meats and drinks; but it may be applied to Christian conduct generally, as denoting that we are not to make our own happiness or gratification the standard of our conduct, but are to seek the welfare of others; see the example of Paul, 1 Corinthians 9:19, 1 Corinthians 9:22; see also Philippians 2:4; 1 Corinthians 13:5, "Love seeketh not her own;" 1 Corinthians 10:24, "Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth; also Matthew 16:24. Romans 15:1. malice and ill will, from a malignant spirit, but from weakness We should be willing to deny ourselves, if by it we may promote the happiness of others. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. 15 1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:4, NLT: "Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. To bear the infirmities of the weak: by the weak, he means those who are weak in faith and knowledge, Romans 14:1. And Romans 16 is the actual closing of Paul’s letter to the Romans. and not to please ourselves. knowledge of their freedom from Mosaical observances: their And not to please ourselves - Not to make it our main object to gratify our own wills. abolished: moreover, they are to be complied with in cases not Join The Adventure // Find Meaning & Significance. Salem Media Group. apostle includes himself, yet not merely as such, but as Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. of a profession, in the prime of their judgment, and exercise of 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 … (1-2) Filled with care and concern for others. Bearing Others’ Burdens - We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:7-13 7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. We then that are strong about things indifferent; which they consider and insist on, and the golden rule of Christ, to do as we would be done by, ( He putteth himself in the number, not out of ambition, but that he may propose himself an example of the following duty. Romans 15:1-6. of them that are weak in faith and knowledge, particularly in the Encouraging Those Around You. 7:12 ) ( Luke 6:31 ) : and not please ourselves: ought to bear the infirmities of the weak; of them that are weak in faith and knowledge, particularly in the knowledge of their freedom from Mosaical observances: their "infirmities" are partly their ignorance, mistakes, and errors, about things indifferent; which they consider and insist on, and would impose upon others, as necessary and obliging; and partly the peevishness and moroseness which they show, the hard words they give, and the rash judgment and rigid censures they pass on their brethren, that differ from them: such persons and their infirmities are to be borne with; they are not to be despised for their weakness; and if in the church, are not to be excluded for their mistakes; and if not members, are not to be refused on account of them; since they arise from weakness, and are not subversive of the fundamental doctrines of the Gospel: they are not to be treated as wicked men, but as weak brethren; and their peevish tempers, morose dispositions and conduct, their hard speeches and censorious expressions, are patiently to be endured; they should be considered as from whence they arise, not from malice and ill will, from a malignant spirit, but from weakness and misguided zeal, for what they take to be in force, when it is abolished: moreover, they are to be complied with in cases not sinful, as the apostle did in circumcising Timothy, Acts 16:3, and purifying himself according to the law, Acts 21:26; and so to the weak he became weak, to gain some, 1 Corinthians 9:22, and therefore could urge this exhortation by his own example with greater force; and which he represents, not only as what would be honourable, and a point of good nature, and as doing a kind action, but as what "ought" to be; what the law of love obliges to, and what the grace of love, which "bears all things", 1 Corinthians 13:7, constrains unto; and which indeed if not done, they that are strong do not answer one end of their having that spiritual strength they have; and it is but complying with the golden rule of Christ, to do as we would be done by, Matthew 7:12. and not please ourselves: either entertain pleasing thoughts of, and make pleasing reflections on their stronger faith, greater degree of knowledge, superior light and understanding; which being indulged, are apt to excite and encourage spiritual pride and vanity, and generally issue in the contempt of weaker brethren; nor do those things, which are pleasing and grateful to themselves, to the offence and detriment of others; for instance, and which is what the apostle has reference to, to gratify their appetite, by eating such meat as is forbidden by the law of Moses, to the grieving of the weak brethren, wounding their consciences, and destroying their peace; these things should not be done; stronger Christians should deny themselves the use of their Christian liberty in things indifferent, when they cannot make use of it without offence. Greek: Opheilomen (1PPAI) de hemeis oi dunatoi ta asthenemata ton adunaton bastazein (PAN) kai me heautois areskein (PAN). not to be treated as wicked men, but as weak brethren; and their the peevishness and moroseness which they show, the hard words Romans 15:1, NLT: "We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. truth on earth, and pillars in God's house; for though the Romans 15:1 NKJV - Bearing Others’ Burdens - We then who - Bible Gateway. Bearing Others’ Burdens - We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 1 We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. infirmities are to be borne with; they are not to be despised for done, they that are strong do not answer one end of their having we are obliged and bound both by the law of God and nature. The topic of Romans 14:1–15:13is love and Christian liberty. Romans 15:4, NASB: "For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope." purifying himself according to the law, ( Acts 21:26 ) ; and so to Meaning not only ministers of the Gospel, who are men of strong In Romans 15:13, a number of manuscripts omit the Greek preposition for “in” (en) and the Greek word eis, meaning “into” but (in this context) denoting “in order that,” “so that,” or “for the purpose of.” Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Paul is addressing the conflict which differing convictions have brought into the church. See on [2263]Ro 14:14; [2264]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.Romans 15:1-3 We ought, in condescension to the weak, to give upour own will for our neighbour’s good, after theexample of Christ.Romans 15:4 The intent of the Scriptures.Romans 15:5,6 Paul prayeth for unanimity among Christians.Romans 15:6-12 Exhorteth to receive one the other, as Christ didall, both Jews and Gentiles,Romans 15:13 and wisheth them all joy, peace, and hope.Romans 15:14-16 He apologizeth for his freedom in admonishing them,as he was the apostle of the Gentiles,Romans 15:17-21 and showeth the success and extensiveness of his labours.Romans 15:23-29 He excuseth his not coming to them before, andpromiseth them, a visit on his return from Jerusalem.Romans 15:30-33 He requesteth their prayers.We then that are strong: the particle then showeth, that what followeth is inferred from what went before. Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God, and the good of others. Moreover, God is the object of … these things should not be done; stronger Christians should deny Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. would impose upon others, as necessary and obliging; and partly (Romans 15:1-6) 15 We, though, who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those not strong, and not to be pleasing ourselves. 15:14-21 The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me, Exhortation to the strong to bear with the weak, according to Christ’s example, and a summons to receive one another as brethren, as Christ has received them, Jews and Gentiles. 14:1) with those who are “strong” (Rom. Corinthians 13:7 ) , constrains unto; and which indeed if not Brent Kercheville July 18, 2010 Click here to listen to this lesson. Proud member Romans 15:1. Ought to bear - This word bear properly means to "lift up," to "bear away," to "remove." We then that are strong Meaning not only ministers of the Gospel, who are men of strong parts, great abilities, mighty in the Scriptures, valiant for the truth on earth, and pillars in God's house; for though the apostle includes himself, yet not merely as such, but as expressing it to be his duty in common with other Christians; and the rather he does this, to engage them to the practice of it: but the stronger … parts, great abilities, mighty in the Scriptures, valiant for the indifferent, when they cannot make use of it without offence. 2 Let each of us please [his] neighbor in what is good for [his] upbuilding. When he says, we must bear their infirmities, his meaning is, that we must bear with them, as we do with children or sick persons in their waywardness: though it a great burden to us, yet we must bear it; we must not impatiently contradict them, but prudently instruct them: see Exodus 23:5 1 Corinthians 9:22 Galatians 6:2. Romans 15:1 Context. Romans 15. their weakness; and if in the church, are not to be excluded for Romans 15:1-6. If they are walking in love, the stro… "Now"-"is progressive; it means, "to proceed with the matter in hand." has reference to, to gratify their appetite, by eating such meat 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. of the several truths of the Gospel; and, among the rest, of that 2:12-14 ) ; when these young men are in the bloom and flower Same Subject Continued and Concluded. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Thus if we lack hope, the first place we should look for it is God, who is the source of true hope. All we have are copies of copies. Submission to the Authorities. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 1:1-7 EXEGESIS: ROMANS 1:1-7. the rather he does this, to engage them to the practice of it: to excite and encourage spiritual pride and vanity, and generally Commentary on Romans 15:1-7. 2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying. brethren, wounding their consciences, and destroying their peace; With this passage in Romans, we hear a somewhat different interpretation of the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection. B. Philips) The second rule, however, says to be careful that your giving in does not allow your neighbor to be confirmed in his weakness, that you do not leave him without encouragement to grow, or to re-think his position. Romans 15:1-12 KJV We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:1-21 itself can be divided into three subjects, or topics in which this passage addresses. Therefore Romans 15 is the closing comments and transition section. Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. This character is taken from the latter part of ( Romans 15:12) , and is occasioned by it, "in him shall the Gentiles trust", or "hope"; and is proper to God as he is the author and giver of this grace; for naturally men are without it; that which is a good hope is the gift of God, and through his grace, and is wrought in the heart in regeneration; for to this are the children of God begotten again. which "bears all things", ( 1 are strong in the grace of faith, and are established and settled they give, and the rash judgment and rigid censures they pass on but the stronger and more knowing part of private Christians are 15:1). represents, not only as what would be honourable, and a point of For q there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 15:1 Translation & Meaning. Bear the infirmities.—Take them upon ourselves, act as if they were our own, and, at the same time, by our sympathy relieve the consciences of the weak. Romans 15:1-2 New International Version (NIV) 15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. and misguided zeal, for what they take to be in force, when it is The Old Testament has a practical role in the life of the Christian. grace that is in him, out of which they continually receive; who life, and just going off the stage; see ( 1 John OVERVIEW Paul's opening to this letter to the church in Rome follows standard letter-writing conventions of the day with certain modifications. The passage is framed by two references to hope (Romans 15:4-13). 14:1-2, 22-23). In 15:33 & 16:20 Paul describes Him as “the God of peace.” He gives peace to His people. Romans 15 – Living to Bless Your Brother A. (Romans 15:1 J. superior light and understanding; which being indulged, are apt Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 15:1. Home. Hope is related to scripture and also to the promises made to the fathers. We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. which are pleasing and grateful to themselves, to the offence and 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. issue in the contempt of weaker brethren; nor do those things, In the larger context of this address, the apostle contrasts those who are “weak” (Rom. detriment of others; for instance, and which is what the apostle exhortation by his own example with greater force; and which he 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me." Romans 15 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 1. The words of the Old Testament, though written so long ago to a different group of people, have purpose, meaning, and usefulness to us today. In Romans 15:5, he describes God as (lit. 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