Romans 12:15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Cross-reference
In Job 2:11, Job's friends come to show sympathy and comfort — directly embodying mourning with those who mourn.
In Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah weeps and mourns over Jerusalem's ruin — a powerful example of mourning with those who mourn.
In Hebrews 13:3, believers are called to identify with prisoners and the mistreated, directly applying the principle of mourning with those who mourn.
In Philippians 2:18, Paul calls them to rejoice with him — the reciprocal side of rejoicing with those who rejoice.
In Philippians 2:17, Paul rejoices with the Philippians even as he is poured out — embodying the command to rejoice with those who rejoice.
In Psalm 35:14, David grieves as for a brother or mother — a vivid picture of mourning with those who mourn.
In 2 Corinthians 11:29, Paul shares in the weakness and offense of others, demonstrating empathetic mourning consistent with this command.
Isaiah 66:10 calls to 'rejoice with Jerusalem' — an OT example of rejoicing with those who rejoice, as commanded here.
In Jeremiah 9:1, the prophet longs to weep endlessly over Israel's slain — a prophetic embodiment of mourning with those who mourn.
1 Corinthians 12:26 says the body shares in each other's joy and sorrow — the same principle of mutual rejoicing and mourning.
Luke 1:58 shows neighbors and relatives rejoicing with Elizabeth at John's birth — a narrative example of rejoicing with those who rejoice.
Acts 11:23 reports Barnabas rejoicing at the grace of God among Gentiles — an instance of rejoicing with new believers.
In John 11:33-36, Jesus weeps with Mary and Martha, embodying the command to mourn with those who mourn.
In John 11:19, many Jews come to console Martha and Mary — a communal act of mourning with those who mourn.
1 Peter 3:8 includes being sympathetic — directly embodying the call to share joys and sorrows.
2 Corinthians 7:13 shows Paul rejoicing at Titus's joy — a direct example of 'rejoice with those who rejoice'.
Luke 15:24 shows celebration over the prodigal's return — an example of rejoicing with those who rejoice.
Amos 6:6 condemns feasting while others suffer — directly contrasts the command to weep with the weeping.
Proverbs 17:5 warns against rejoicing at others' calamity — the opposite of weeping with those who weep.
In Job 42:11, Job's family and friends come to comfort him — a clear instance of mourning with one who had suffered.
In Job 30:25, Job recounts weeping for the troubled — a direct example of mourning with those who mourn.
In Job 19:21, Job begs his friends for pity — exactly the mourning-with-those-who-mourn that Paul commands.
In Job 6:14, Job insists that friends must show kindness to the despairing — the same empathetic call as mourning with others.
Philippians 2:4 calls for considering others' interests — the mindset required to genuinely rejoice and mourn with them.
Luke 15:5-10 parables of lost sheep and coin end with rejoicing together — illustrating shared joy over restoration.
1 Corinthians 4:8 sarcastically rebukes the Corinthians for self-satisfaction while Paul suffers — contrast to sharing sorrow.
In 2 Corinthians 2:3, Paul shares that his joy hinges on theirs — a practical outworking of rejoicing with those who rejoice.
Proverbs 25:20 warns against singing to a heavy heart — parallels the sensitivity required to weep with the weeping.