Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. New Living Translation We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. English Standard Version Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Berean Standard Bible Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Berean Literal Bible Let each of us please the neighbor unto the good, for edification. King James Bible Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. New King James Version Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. New American Standard Bible Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. NASB 1995 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. NASB 1977 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. Legacy Standard Bible Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his building up. Amplified Bible Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually. Christian Standard Bible Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. American Standard Version Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying. Contemporary English Version We should think of their good and try to help them by doing what pleases them. English Revised Version Let each one of us please his neighbour for that which is good, unto edifying. GOD'S WORD® Translation We should all be concerned about our neighbor and the good things that will build his faith. Good News Translation Instead, we should all please other believers for their own good, in order to build them up in the faith. International Standard Version Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building him up. Majority Standard Bible Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. NET Bible Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up. New Heart English Bible Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. Webster's Bible Translation Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification. Weymouth New Testament Let each of us endeavour to please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up. World English Bible Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor let each one of us please the neighbor for good, for edification, Berean Literal Bible Let each of us please the neighbor unto the good, for edification. Young's Literal Translation for let each one of us please the neighbour for good, unto edification, Smith's Literal Translation For let each of us please the neighbor for good to the building. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet every one of you please his neighbour unto good, to edification. Catholic Public Domain Version Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification. New American Bible let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up. New Revised Standard Version Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet every one of us please his neighbor in good and constructive ways. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But let each of us please his neighbor with good as for edification, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLet each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification. Godbey New Testament Let each of us please his neighbor in that which is good, unto edification; Haweis New Testament Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification. Mace New Testament let every one of us consult the good of his neighbour to his edification. Weymouth New Testament Let each of us endeavour to please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up. Worrell New Testament Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification; Worsley New Testament but let every one of us please our neighbor for his good, to his edification. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Accept One Another1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”… Cross References Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24 No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ... Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 1 Corinthians 13:5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 2 Corinthians 12:19 Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Matthew 7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. Treasury of Scripture Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification. Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more… 1 Corinthians 10:24,33 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth… Jump to Previous Aiming Blessing Build Building Calculated Christian Edification Edify Edifying Endeavour Fellow Good Neighbor Neighbour Please Pleasure Strong ViewJump to Next Aiming Blessing Build Building Calculated Christian Edification Edify Edifying Endeavour Fellow Good Neighbor Neighbour Please Pleasure Strong ViewRomans 15 1. The strong must bear with the weak.2. We must not please ourselves; 3. for Christ did not so; 7. but receive one another, as Christ did us all; 8. both Jews and Gentiles; 15. Paul excuses his writing; 28. and promises to see them; 30. and requests their prayers. Each of us This phrase emphasizes the individual responsibility of every believer. In the context of the early church, Paul addresses both Jewish and Gentile Christians, urging unity and mutual edification. The use of "each" underscores that no one is exempt from this call to action, reflecting the communal nature of the Christian faith as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, where the church is described as one body with many parts. should please his neighbor for his good to build him up Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. The Roman Church The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire. 3. Neighbors In this context, "neighbors" refers to fellow believers and those within the community whom Christians are called to serve and edify. Teaching Points Selflessness in CommunityAs believers, we are called to prioritize the well-being of others, putting their needs and spiritual growth above our own preferences. Edification as a Goal Our interactions with others should aim to strengthen and encourage them in their faith journey, contributing to their spiritual maturity. Unity in Diversity In a diverse community like the Roman church, pleasing our neighbors involves understanding and respecting different backgrounds and perspectives. Practical Acts of Kindness Demonstrating love through tangible actions can build up our neighbors and reflect Christ's love to the world. Reflecting Christ's Example Jesus' life exemplified serving others selflessly, and we are called to follow His example in our relationships.(2) For his good.--The object of this tender dealing with others is to be their benefit and growth in spiritual perfection. It is grounded on the example of Christ Himself. Greek Eachἕκαστος (hekastos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. of us ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. should please ἀρεσκέτω (aresketō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 700: To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. [his] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. neighbor πλησίον (plēsion) Adverb Strong's 4139: Near, nearby, a neighbor. Neuter of a derivative of pelas; close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. Fellow. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [his] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good, ἀγαθὸν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. build [him] up. οἰκοδομήν (oikodomēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3619: Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. Links Romans 15:2 NIVRomans 15:2 NLT Romans 15:2 ESV Romans 15:2 NASB Romans 15:2 KJV Romans 15:2 BibleApps.com Romans 15:2 Biblia Paralela Romans 15:2 Chinese Bible Romans 15:2 French Bible Romans 15:2 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 15:2 Let each one of us please his (Rom. Ro) |
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