Romans 15:1
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Cross-reference
Romans 15:3 gives Christ as the ultimate example of not pleasing himself, directly grounding the command to bear with the weak.
Romans 14:1 introduces the command to accept the weak — Romans 15:1 then specifies that the strong must bear with their failings, not please themselves.
Romans 14:21 applies the same principle: avoid anything that causes a brother to stumble — a direct example of not pleasing self.
1 Corinthians 12:22-24 teaches that weaker parts of the body deserve special honor — reinforcing the call to bear with the weak in Romans 15:1.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 directly urges helping the weak and being patient — the same duty Romans 15:1 places on the strong toward the weak.
In 1 Corinthians 9:22, Paul becomes weak to win the weak — a direct model of the self-denial Romans 15:1 requires of the strong.
Galatians 6:2 commands carrying each other's burdens — which is exactly what bearing with the weak means in Romans 15:1.
In 2 Corinthians 11:29, Paul shares in the weakness of others—displaying the empathy behind bearing with their failings.
In 1 Corinthians 13:5, love does not insist on its own way—echoing the selfless posture required here to bear with the weak.
In 1 Corinthians 13:7, love bears all things—directly paralleling the command to bear with the failings of the weak.
In 2 Corinthians 4:5, Paul proclaims himself a servant for Jesus' sake—mirroring the servant attitude toward the weak urged here.
2 Chronicles 28:15 describes caring for captives — clothing, feeding, and carrying the feeble — directly mirroring bearing with the weak.
In Galatians 5:13, freedom is to be used in loving service—directly applying the principle here of not pleasing oneself but serving the weak.
In Ephesians 4:2, believers are to bear with one another in love—an exact match for the patience and humility called for here.
In Philippians 2:4, Paul commands looking to others' interests—the very attitude required here to bear with the weak.
Colossians 3:13 echoes the same call to bear with others, adding forgiveness as a key aspect of mutual forbearance.
2 Timothy 3:2 condemns self-love as characteristic of the last days — contrasting sharply with the call here to not please ourselves.
In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul notes that not all lawful things are helpful—reinforcing the call here to prioritize others' edification over personal freedom.
1 Corinthians 8:11 shows the consequence: the weak brother can be destroyed — highlighting the seriousness of failing to bear with them.
1 Corinthians 8:9 warns against using freedom so that it becomes a stumbling block to the weak — the same concern for the weak's failings.
In John 13:14, Jesus washes feet as an act of humble service — the pattern for bearing with the failings of the weak.
Mark 8:34 commands self-denial and cross-bearing — the essence of not pleasing oneself, which is the call for the strong here.
In Matthew 26:39, Jesus models self-denial by submitting to the Father's will — the same attitude required to bear with the weak.
Matthew 18:6 warns against causing 'little ones' to sin — a direct parallel to bearing with the weak and not being a stumbling block.
Deuteronomy 22:4 commands helping a neighbor lift a fallen animal — directly parallel to bearing with the weak and not ignoring their burdens.
In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul delights in weaknesses because strength comes through weakness — echoing the paradox behind bearing with the weak in Romans 15:1.
Acts 20:35 says it is more blessed to give than to receive — echoing the selfless, others-focused attitude required to bear with the weak.
Matthew 17:27 shows Jesus not giving offense by paying the temple tax — an example of not pleasing self to accommodate others.
Hebrews 10:24 urges spurring one another to love and good deeds — a positive complement to bearing with the weak here.
John 21:15 calls Peter to feed Jesus' lambs — caring for the weak out of love, similar to bearing with their failings.