Romans 12:14-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 12:15

Rejoice . Compare 1 Corinthians 12:26 . read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:14

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.In this extended enumeration of Christian obligations, most of what Paul enjoined thus far was to have been expected as the natural duties arising from the close and affectionate relationship existing in God's family of Christians; but the great and active principle of that great love which is the hallmark of true discipleship goes beyond what we might have expected. This principle begins to emerge in the preceding verse, where the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:15

Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.This teaches the community of mankind. The Christian does not exist in a state of isolation and indifference to the fate of others, but, like his holy Master, has compassion, being involved in and moved by the emotions of others, whether of joy or sorrow. Only the wicked or the thoughtless are callused against the joys and sorrows of humanity; and, if one permits himself to become hardened against concern for fellow mortals, he thereby... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:14

14. Bless—that is, Call down by prayer a blessing on. them which persecute you, &c.—This is taken from the Sermon on the Mount ( :-), which, from the allusions made to it, seems to have been the storehouse of Christian morality among the churches. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:15

15. Rejoice with them that rejoice; and weep—the "and" should probably be omitted. with them that weep—What a beautiful spirit of sympathy with the joys and sorrows of others is here inculcated! But it is only one charming phase of the unselfish character which belongs to all living Christianity. What a world will ours be when this shall become its reigning spirit! Of the two, however, it is more easy to sympathize with another's sorrows than his joys, because in the one case he needs us; in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:3-21

B. Conduct within the church 12:3-21Every Christian has the same duty toward God, namely, dedication (Romans 12:1-2). Nevertheless the will of God for one Christian will differ from His will for another concerning life and ministry within the body of Christ (Romans 12:3-21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:9-21

2. The necessity of love 12:9-21Romans 12:9-13 deal with the importance of demonstrating love to fellow believers, and Romans 12:14-21 broaden this responsibility to include wider application to non-believers. Note the similarity with Jesus’ instructions in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)."From the thought of humility the idea of love naturally follows, for humility will necessarily express itself in affection for those around." [Note: Griffith Thomas, St. Paul’s Epistle . . ., p. 337.]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:14

Paul repeated Jesus’ instruction here (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). To persecute means to pursue. Blessing involves both wishing God’s best on people and praying for them."The principle of nonretaliation for personal injury permeates the entire New Testament." [Note: Mounce, p. 239.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:15

Believers should share the joys and sorrows of their neighbors, especially fellow believers (1 Corinthians 12:26; Philippians 4:14). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 12:1-21

The Conseceated Life. The Law of LoveThe doctrinal part of the Epistle being finished, St. Paul now turns to practical exhortation. God’s mercy, shown in the gospel set forth in the previous chapters, calls for the sacrifice of ourselves to do His will (Romans 12:1-2), by the humble and devoted use of God’s spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3-8), and in love (Romans 12:9-21).1-21. Paraphrase. ’(1) God’s redeeming love should be answered by the true sacrifice and spiritual ritual service of a life of... read more

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