Romans 12:15

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Cross-reference

Job 2:11 Parallel

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.

Psalm 35:14 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.

John 11:19 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Luke 15:24 shows celebration over the prodigal's return — an example of rejoicing with those who rejoice.

Amos 6:6 Contrast

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.

Job 42:11 Parallel

In Job 42:11, Job's family and friends come to comfort him — a clear instance of mourning with one who had suffered.

Job 30:25 Parallel

In Job 30:25, Job recounts weeping for the troubled — a direct example of mourning with those who mourn.

Job 19:21 Related theme

In Job 19:21, Job begs his friends for pity — exactly the mourning-with-those-who-mourn that Paul commands.

Job 6:14 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

Proverbs 25:20 warns against singing to a heavy heart — parallels the sensitivity required to weep with the weeping.