Wesley's Explanatory Notes
Romans 15:1
We who are strong — Of a clearer judgment, and free from these scruples. And not to please ourselves — Without any regard to others.
We who are strong — Of a clearer judgment, and free from these scruples. And not to please ourselves — Without any regard to others.
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...
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...
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 .)...
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...
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...
THE MARKS OF THE FELLOWSHIP (Romans 15:1-6)...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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...
_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...
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...
__ 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...
BEAR] cp. Galatians 6:2....
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:...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
_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...
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...
“ _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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
_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...
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....
AN ADMONITION TO PATIENCE AND HARMONY. Christians should not please themselves:...
WE, THEN, THAT ARE STRONG OUGHT TO BEAR THE INFIRMITIES OF THE WEAK AND NOT TO PLEASE OURSELVES....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Romans 15:1 We G2249 then G1161 strong G1415 ought G3784 (G5719) bear G941 (G5721) scruples G771 weak...
‘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,...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
_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....
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....
_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...
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...
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...
1 Corinthians 12:22; 1 Corinthians 4:10; 1 Corinthians 9:22; 1 John 2:14;...
Infirmities [α σ θ ε ν η μ α τ α] Only here in the New Testament....
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...