Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. New Living Translation Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. English Standard Version Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Berean Standard Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Berean Literal Bible to rejoice with the rejoicing, to weep with the weeping; King James Bible Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. New King James Version Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. New American Standard Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. NASB 1995 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. NASB 1977 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Legacy Standard Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep, Amplified Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. Christian Standard Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Holman Christian Standard Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. American Standard Version Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Contemporary English Version When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. English Revised Version Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be happy with those who are happy. Be sad with those who are sad. Good News Translation Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep. International Standard Version Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying. Majority Standard Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. NET Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. New Heart English Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. Webster's Bible Translation Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Weymouth New Testament Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. World English Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping, Berean Literal Bible to rejoice with the rejoicing, to weep with the weeping; Young's Literal Translation to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping, Smith's Literal Translation To rejoice with the rejoicing, and weep with the weeping. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Catholic Public Domain Version Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping. New American Bible Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. New Revised Standard Version Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentrejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep; Godbey New Testament Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. Haweis New Testament Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. Mace New Testament bless them, but curse not, rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep. Weymouth New Testament Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Worrell New Testament Be ready to rejoice with those who rejoice; to weep with those who weep; Worsley New Testament Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Forgiveness14Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them. Philippians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. Luke 6:21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. John 11:33-35 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. Job 2:11-13 Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him. / When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head. / Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. Ecclesiastes 3:4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 25:20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. Isaiah 61:2-3 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Treasury of Scripture Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Rejoice. Isaiah 66:10-14 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: … Luke 1:58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. Luke 15:5-10 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing… weep. Nehemiah 1:4 And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Job 2:11 Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him. Psalm 35:13,14 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom… Jump to Previous Glad Grief Joy Mourn Part Rejoice Rejoicing Sorrowing Weep WeepingJump to Next Glad Grief Joy Mourn Part Rejoice Rejoicing Sorrowing Weep WeepingRomans 12 1. God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.3. No man must think too well of himself; 6. but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed. 9. Love, and many other duties are required of us. 19. Revenge is especially forbidden. Rejoice with those who rejoice The word "rejoice" in Greek is "chairō," which means to be glad or to take delight. This phrase calls believers to share in the joy of others, reflecting the communal nature of the early Christian church. In a historical context, the early Christians were often marginalized and persecuted, so sharing in each other's joy was a way to strengthen community bonds and encourage one another. This command emphasizes empathy and the importance of celebrating the blessings and successes of others, which aligns with the teachings of Jesus about loving one's neighbor as oneself. It challenges believers to step outside of their own circumstances and genuinely participate in the happiness of others, fostering unity and love within the body of Christ. weep with those who weep Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Rejoiceχαίρειν (chairein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. those who rejoice; χαιρόντων (chairontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. weep κλαίειν (klaiein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 2799: To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. those who weep. κλαιόντων (klaiontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2799: To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud. Links Romans 12:15 NIVRomans 12:15 NLT Romans 12:15 ESV Romans 12:15 NASB Romans 12:15 KJV Romans 12:15 BibleApps.com Romans 12:15 Biblia Paralela Romans 12:15 Chinese Bible Romans 12:15 French Bible Romans 12:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice (Rom. Ro) |