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CHAPTER XV.
_The strong should bear the infirmities of the weak, and each_
_strive to please, not himself, but his neighbour, after the_
_example of Christ_, 1-3.
_Whatsoever was written in old ti...
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WE 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 t...
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CHAPTER 15
_ 1. The Example of Christ. (Romans 15:1 .)_
2. The Ministry of Christ. (Romans 15:8 .)
3. Paul's Personal Ministry. (Romans 15:14 .)...
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HARMONY THROUGH SELF-RENOUNCEMENT.
Romans 15:1 f. Strength carries with it the duty of bearing others-'
weaknesses, not of pleasing oneself (_cf._ 1 Corinthians 10:33). The
strong are men of robust fa...
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It is the duty of us who are strong to bear the weaknesses of those
who are not strong, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us
please our neighbour, but always for his good and always for his...
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THE MARKS OF THE FELLOWSHIP (Romans 15:1-6)...
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WE THEN. And we.
BEAR. See Romans 11:18.
INFIRMITIES. Greek. _asthenema._ Only here.
WEAK. See Romans 8:3.
NOT. App-105.
PLEASE. See Romans 8:8....
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Romans 15:1-7. The same subject: the Lord's example in the matter
1. _We then_, &c. This chapter and the next have been suspected and
discussed by some foreign critics, as either (_a_) out of place
wr...
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F. 12–15:13. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL SEEN IN ITS EFFECT UPON BOTH
THE COMMON AND THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE OF CHRISTIANS.
In this section S. Paul deals with the consequences of the principles
he has worked...
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The negative principle just laid down—of self-suppression in the
interests of the weak—does not exhaust the Christian’s duty: there
is a positive obligation to share his burdens and to consult his
wis...
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ὈΦΕΊΛΟΜΕΝ ΔῈ. But beyond this we have a positive duty to
fulfil; cf. for this reference of duty to the example of Christ 1 John
2:6; 1 John 3:16; 1 John 4:11; Gal
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ΌΦΕΊΛΟΜΕΝ _praes. ind. act. от_ ΟΦΕΊΛΩ (G3784)
быть должником кого-л., быть должным,
иметь моральный долг (_см._ Romans 1:14).
ΆΣΘΈΝΗΜΑ (G771) слабость,
ΆΔΎΝΑΤΟΣ (G102) бессильный, не имеющий
силы,...
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DISCOURSE: 1919
SELF-DENYING LOVE INCULCATED
Romans 15:1. _We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of
the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his
neighbour for...
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WE THEN THAT ARE STRONG, &C.— According to our translation, one
would suppose that this verse is an inference from the latter part of
the foregoing chapter:—as if it were, _We therefore who are strong...
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_TEXT_
Romans 15:1-12. Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities
of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:2 Let each one of
us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto ed...
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We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak,
and not to please ourselves.
WE THEN THAT ARE STRONG - on such points as have been discussed, the
abolition of the Jewish distinc...
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The Conduct of the Saints
1 Fellowship among God's saints should not be based on knowledge or
ignorance. God receives us even when we are feeble in faith. We should
not cut from our fellowship on...
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BEAR] cp. Galatians 6:2....
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JEW AND GENTILE ALIKE THE OBJECT OF GOD'S LOVE. THE APOSTLE'S PLANS
1-13. The subject of Romans 14 is continued. 'Strength' should be
displayed in helping the 'weak' after Christ's example (Romans 15:...
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PAUL’S LETTER TO THE *ROMANS
ROMANS
_HILDA BRIGHT AND KEITH SIMONS_
CHAPTER 15
DO NOT TRY TO PLEASE YOURSELF 15:1-6
V1 Because we are strong, we should assist weak people. Our *faith is
strong,...
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WE THEN THAT ARE STRONG. — The opening verses of the chapter are
intimately connected with the close of the last. Not only ought those
who are strong in faith to be careful what they do in the matter...
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CHAPTER 30
THE SAME SUBJECT: THE LORD'S EXAMPLE: HIS RELATION TO US ALL
Romans 15:1
THE large and searching treatment which the Apostle has already given
to the right use of Christian Liberty, is y...
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ὀφείλομεν δὲ : what constitutes the obligation is seen in
chap. 14. It arises out of our relation to others in Christ. Looking
at them in the light of what He has done for them as well as for us,
and...
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The fourteenth chapter has a certain completeness in itself, and we
can understand that if the Epistle to the Romans was sent as a
circular letter to different churches, some copies of it might have
e...
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FOLLOWING CHRIST IN PLEASING OTHERS
Romans 15:1
This chapter is remarkable for its threefold designation of God. The
God of patience and comfort, Romans 15:5; the God of hope, Romans
15:13; and the G...
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The most powerful argument for Christian conduct is the example of
Christ. He pleased not Himself. The injunction to receive one another
is an injunction addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Throughout the...
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We (1) then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak,
and not to (a) please ourselves.
(1) Now the apostle reasons generally of tolerating or bearing with
the weak by all means, in s...
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_We that are stronger, &c. The apostle goes on with his exhortation
not to scandalize, or offend such as are weak, and not well instructed
in faith. He brings the example of Christ, who pleased not hi...
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“ _We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the
weak, and not to please ourselves._ ”
The δέ, _then_, is progressive. The domain enlarges; it is no longer
simply the question of meats,...
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Here, according to M. Renan, we return to the text of the copy
addressed to the church of Rome; for, according to him, chap. 15
formed the conclusion of the Epistle destined for this church. If this
v...
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We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and
not to please ourselves. (2) Let everyone of us please his neighbor
for his good to edification. (3) For even Christ pleased not...
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CONTENTS
The Apostle exhorts the strong in Faith, to bear the Infirmities of
the weak. He recommends the Example of Jesus, and concludes with
recommending the Church to the God of Peace....
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The circumstances under which the epistle to the Romans was written
gave occasion to the most thorough and comprehensive unfolding, not of
the church, but of Christianity. No apostle had ever yet visi...
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1._We then who are strong, etc. _Lest they who had made more advances
than others in the knowledge of God should think it unreasonable, that
more burden was to be laid on them than on others, he shows...
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These instructions close the epistle. From Romans 15:8, it is the
exordium, the personal circumstances of the apostle, and salutations.
In Verses 8 to 12 (Romans 15:8-12), he sums up his thoughts resp...
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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
hous...
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We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and
not to please ourselves.
Ver. 1. _Ought to bear_] As porters do their burdens, as pillars do
the poise of the house, or rather a...
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_We then that are strong_ Who have attained a greater degree of
knowledge in spiritual things, have a clearer judgment, and are free
from these scruples; _ought to bear the infirmities of the weak_ To...
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WE THEN THAT ARE STRONG; enlightened on the subject in question; free
from harassing doubts as to our duty.
BEAR THE INFIRMITIES OF THE WEAK; bear with them, and endeavor to
assist them....
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The subject of Romans 14:1 continues through verse 7 of Romans 15:1.
We have seen first the Lord's authority in regard to men's
consciences, then love toward our brethren a reason for considering
thei...
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Strong = can tell essential from non-essential
Weak = can not tell the difference
Strong should --
A. Bear the infirmities of the weak
B. Not please self
2 All should please their neighbor
This...
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NOW WE THAT ARE STRONG OUGHT TO BEAR THE INFIRMITIES OF THE WEAK, AND
NOT TO PLEASE OURSELVES.
'Now' -'is progressive; it means, "to proceed with the matter in
hand." (McGarvey p. 532)
'WE' -'It is...
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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...
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ROMANS CHAPTER 15 ROMANS 15:1 We ought, in condescension to the weak,
to give up our own will for our neighbour's good, after the example of
Christ. ROMANS 15:4 The intent of the Scriptures. ROMANS 15...
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Now ["Now" is progressive; it means, "to proceed with the matter in
hand"] _we_ [It is a characteristic of Paul's to identify himself with
those on whom he lays especial burdens] _that are strong ough...
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Romans 15:1 We G2249 then G1161 strong G1415 ought G3784 (G5719) bear
G941 (G5721) scruples G771 weak...
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THE STRONG SHOULD HELP THE WEAK, AND UNITY MUST BE FOREMOST
(15:1-15:6).
Paul now brings out the underlying lesson, that among believers those
who are strong should have consideration for weaker broth...
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‘Now we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the frail
(powerless), and not to please ourselves.'
Paul commences with the general statement, to be read in the light of
the previous chapter,...
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3. _General Discussion of the Subject_, _passing over into Expressions
of Christian Praise_.
The section opens with a statement of the principle which should
govern the strong brethren (Romans 15:1),...
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Romans 15:1. NOW WE THAT ARE STRONG. ‘Then' is incorrect, though the
connection is logically with what precedes.
OUGHT TO BEAR, as a burden is borne.
THE INFIRMITIES OF THE WEAK; all such weaknesse...
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WE THE STRONG
(ημεις ο δυνατο). Paul identifies himself with this wing
in the controversy. He means the morally strong as in 2 Corinthians
12:10; 2 Corinthians 13:9, not the mighty as in 1 Cor...
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Romans 15:1
Against Self-pleasing.
I. We ought not to please ourselves. "We": who are the we? Christians,
but not that alone. Among Christians, the strong. "We that are
strong." The strength here ind...
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Romans 15:1. _We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of
the weak, and not to please ourselves._
When we are free from scruples upon any point, and feel that there are
things that we ma...
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CONTENTS: Jewish and Gentile believers under one salvation. Paul
speaks of His ministry and coming journey.
CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Paul, Isaiah.
CONCLUSION: The self-denial of our Lord...
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Romans 15:4. _Whatsoever things were written afore-time,_ by Moses and
the prophets concerning Christ, and the calling of the gentiles, were
written in order to afford us the greatest comfort, by demo...
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WE WHO ARE STRONG. Paul contrasts the strong and the weak in _chapter
14._ The strong are no longer slaves to tradition and superstition.
The weak still are troubled by their scruples. A chain may onl...
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_We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and
not to please ourselves._
THE WEAK AND THE STRONG
This noble aphorism contains the highest philosophy and the purest
religion....
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ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 15:1 CHRIST is the supreme example of
strengthening others and living for the glory of God. Paul quotes
Psalms 69:9 to make this point....
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
Romans 15:1.—We who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the
weak, and not to be self-pleasers.
Romans 15:2. LET EVERY ONE OF US PLEASE HIS NEIGHBOUR.—Not for mere
gratificat...
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EXPOSITION
ROMANS 16:1
IV. SUPPLEMENTARY. Questions have been raised and much discussed as
to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16., with the rest
of the Epistle. The facts and the o...
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Shall we turn to the fifteenth chapter of Paul's epistle to the
Romans.
In the fourteenth chapter Paul was dealing with the subject of walking
in love within the body of Christ. Recognizing that we ha...
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1 Corinthians 12:22; 1 Corinthians 4:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; 1 John
2:14;...
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Infirmities [α σ θ ε ν η μ α τ α] Only here in the New
Testament....
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We who are strong — Of a clearer judgment, and free from these
scruples. And not to please ourselves — Without any regard to
others....
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Observe here, 1. great doctrine asserted, and. special duty declared,
namely, that the strong, that is, such as do thoroughly understand
their Christian liberty, should bear with the infirmities, the...