Romans 15:2

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 10:24 : 24 Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.
  • Rom 14:19 : 19 So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.
  • 1 Cor 9:19-22 : 19 For though I was free from all men, I made myself a servant to all, so that more might have salvation. 20 And to the Jews I was as a Jew, so that I might give the good news to them; to those under the law I was the same, not as being myself under the law, but so that I might give the good news to those under the law. 21 To those without the law I was as one without the law, not as being without law to God, but as under law to Christ, so that I might give the good news to those without the law. 22 To the feeble, I was as one who is feeble, so that they might have salvation: I have been all things to all men, so that some at least might have salvation.
  • 1 Cor 10:33-11:1 : 33 Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation. 1 So take me for your example, even as I take Christ for mine.
  • 1 Cor 13:5 : 5 Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of evil;
  • Phil 2:4-5 : 4 Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus,
  • Titus 2:9-9 : 9 Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument; 10 Not taking what is not theirs, but giving clear signs of their good faith, in all things doing credit to the teaching of God our Saviour.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Rom 15:1
    84%

    1 We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves.

  • Rom 14:18-19
    2 verses
    78%

    18 And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.

    19 So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.

  • Rom 15:3-5
    3 verses
    76%

    3 For Christ did not give pleasure to himself, but, as it is said, The bitter words of those who were angry with you came on me.

    4 Now those things which were put down in writing before our time were for our learning, so that through quiet waiting and through the comfort of the holy Writings we might have hope.

    5 Now may the God who gives comfort and strength in waiting make you of the same mind with one another in harmony with Christ Jesus:

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    75%

    24 Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.

  • 1 Thess 5:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14 And our desire is that you will keep control over those whose lives are not well ordered, giving comfort to the feeble-hearted, supporting those with little strength, and putting up with much from all.

    15 Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.

  • Heb 10:24
    74%

    24 And let us be moving one another at all times to love and good works;

  • Phil 2:2-4
    3 verses
    73%

    2 Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in harmony and of one mind;

    3 Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;

    4 Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.

  • Gal 5:26
    73%

    26 Let us not be full of self-glory, making one another angry, having envy of one another.

  • 1 Cor 10:32-33
    2 verses
    73%

    32 Give no cause of trouble to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God.

    33 Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.

  • Rom 12:10
    72%

    10 Be kind to one another with a brother's love, putting others before yourselves in honour;

  • Gal 6:10
    72%

    10 So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.

  • 1 Thess 5:11
    72%

    11 So then, go on comforting and building up one another, as you have been doing.

  • 2 Cor 12:19
    72%

    19 It may seem to you that all this time we have been attempting to put ourselves in the right; but we are saying these things before God in Christ. For all things, dear brothers, are for your profit.

  • Gal 6:2
    72%

    2 Take on yourselves one another's troubles, and so keep the law of Christ.

  • Rom 14:16
    71%

    16 Let it not be possible for men to say evil about your good:

  • Rom 12:15-17
    3 verses
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    15 Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.

    16 Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

    17 Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

  • Rom 14:12-13
    2 verses
    71%

    12 So every one of us will have to give an account of himself to God.

    13 Then let us not be judges of one another any longer: but keep this in mind, that no man is to make it hard for his brother, or give him cause for doubting.

  • Rom 12:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4 For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,

    5 So we, though we are a number of persons, are one body in Christ, and are dependent on one another;

  • Eph 5:10
    71%

    10 Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;

  • Gal 6:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4 But let every man make test of his work, and then will his cause for glory be in himself only, and not in his neighbour.

    5 Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.

  • Gal 5:14
    70%

    14 For all the law is made complete in one word, even in this, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.

  • Eph 4:25
    69%

    25 And so, putting away false words, let everyone say what is true to his neighbour: for we are parts one of another.

  • 2 Thess 2:17
    69%

    17 Give you comfort and strength in every good work and word.

  • Eph 4:32
    69%

    32 And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.

  • Titus 3:2
    69%

    2 To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.

  • 1 Cor 12:25
    69%

    25 So that there might be no division in the body; but all the parts might have the same care for one another.

  • 2 Cor 13:9
    69%

    9 For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.

  • 1 Cor 3:10
    69%

    10 In the measure of the grace given to me, I, as a wise master-builder, have put the base in position, and another goes on building on it. But let every man take care what he puts on it.

  • Titus 2:9
    69%

    9 Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

  • Eph 4:2
    69%

    2 With all gentle and quiet behaviour, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;

  • Rom 14:7
    69%

    7 For every man's life and every man's death has a relation to others as well as to himself.

  • 2 Cor 5:9
    69%

    9 For this reason we make it our purpose, in the body or away from it, to be well-pleasing to him.

  • Titus 3:14
    69%

    14 And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.

  • Rom 15:7
    69%

    7 So then, take one another to your hearts, as Christ took us, to the glory of God.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3 Giving no cause for trouble in anything, so that no one may be able to say anything against our work;

  • Rom 13:10
    68%

    10 Love does no wrong to his neighbour, so love makes the law complete.

  • 2 Cor 8:13
    68%

    13 And I am not saying this so that others may get off free, while the weight comes on you:

  • 1 Cor 16:14
    68%

    14 Let all you do be done in love.