Verse 1

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 14:1 : 1 But him that is weak in faith receive ye, [yet] not for decision of scruples.
  • Gal 6:1-2 : 1 Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
  • 1 Cor 9:22 : 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some.
  • 1 Cor 12:22-24 : 22 Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary: 23 and those [parts] of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness; 24 whereas our comely [parts] have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to that [part] which lacked;
  • 2 Tim 2:1 : 1 Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  • Eph 6:10 : 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
  • 1 John 2:14 : 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.
  • 2 Cor 12:10 : 10 Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
  • 1 Cor 4:10 : 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor.
  • Rom 4:20 : 20 yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,