Romans 15:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 15:2

Please his neighbour - That is, all other persons, but especially the friends of the Redeemer. The word “neighbor” here has special reference to the members of the church. It is often used, however, in a much larger sense; see Luke 10:36.For his good - Not seek to secure for him indulgence in those things which Would be injurious to him, but in all those things whereby his welfare would be promoted.To edification - See the note at Romans 14:19. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 15:1-3

Romans 15:1-3. 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 accommodate ourselves to their weakness, so far as not to use our liberty to their offence and hinderance in religion; and also to bear with them in their failings, consequent on their ignorance or weakness, and not to condemn or despise them; and not to please ourselves Without... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 15:1-13

The use of Christian liberty (14:1-15:13)Although Christians are free from religious rules and regulations such as those found in Moses’ law, some have difficulty living with such freedom. Because their faith is not strong, they have their own laws which they feel bound to keep. Other Christians should accept such people warmly into their fellowship and not argue with them about personal opinions (14:1).Some of the Jewish Christians in the church in Rome had grown little in their faith and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 15:2

every = each. his = the. for his good . Literally unto ( App-104 .) the good. edification . The same Greek. word as Romans 14:19 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 15:2

Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.These two verses exhibit the positive and negative statements: (1) we should not please ourselves; (2) we should please our neighbor. However, there is a limitation upon the meaning of pleasing neighbors, for Paul wrote:If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10).Therefore, it is not right that the Christian should always defer to the whims and wishes of others, not even of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 15:2

2, 3. Let every one of us—lay himself out to please his neighbour—not indeed for his mere gratification, but for his good—with a view to his edification. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 15:1-6

3. The importance of pleasing one another 15:1-6Paul now developed the key concept to which he referred in chapter 14, namely, putting the welfare of others before that of self (cf. Galatians 6:2). This is love. He cited the example of Christ who lived free of taboos and unnecessary inhibitions but was always careful to bear with the weaknesses of others. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 15:1-13

D. Conduct within Christian liberty 14:1-15:13In Romans 14:1 to Romans 15:13, Paul gave special attention to the problem of knowing how to live in Christian freedom. This section of Romans deals with Christian conduct when God does not specify exactly what we should do in every situation (cf. 1 Corinthians 8). In such cases some Christians will do one thing and others another, both within God’s will. How to handle these situations is the focus of this section.Paul moved on to discuss a problem... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 15:2

All Christians, not just the strong, need to apply this principle of love. Paul was not saying that we should be "people pleasers" and do whatever anyone wants us to do simply because it will please them (cf. Galatians 1:10; Galatians 1:19; Ephesians 6:6; Colossians 3:22; 1 Thessalonians 2:4). The goal of our behavior should be the other person’s welfare and spiritual edification (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23). We should not please others rather than God, but we should please others rather than... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 15:2

15:2 to (b-16) Or 'for,' pros with accusative. see Note f, Ephesians 4:12 . read more

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