Romans 15:2

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Each of us should please our neighbor for their good, to build them up.

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  • 1 Cor 10:24 : 24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
  • Rom 14:19 : 19 So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.
  • 1 Cor 9:19-22 : 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to everyone, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law, I became like one under the law, even though I myself am not under the law, to win those under the law. 21 To those without the law, I became like one without the law (not being without God’s law but under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. 22 To the weak, I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that by all possible means I might save some.
  • 1 Cor 10:33-11:1 : 33 Just as I also try to please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved. 1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
  • 1 Cor 13:5 : 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
  • Phil 2:4-5 : 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have the same mindset in yourselves that was also in Christ Jesus:
  • Titus 2:9-9 : 9 Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative. 10 They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

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  • Rom 15:1
    84%

    1We who are strong ought to bear with the weaknesses of those who are weak, and not to please ourselves.

  • Rom 14:18-19
    2 verses
    78%

    18For anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

    19So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

  • Rom 15:3-5
    3 verses
    76%

    3For even Christ did not please Himself; as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.'

    4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

    5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Cor 10:24
    75%

    24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

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

    14Now we urge you, brothers, admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

    15See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.

  • Heb 10:24
    74%

    24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

  • Phil 2:2-4
    3 verses
    73%

    2make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being united in spirit, and intent on one purpose.

    3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.

    4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

  • Gal 5:26
    73%

    26Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

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

    32Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God.

    33Just as I also try to please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

  • Rom 12:10
    72%

    10Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

  • Gal 6:10
    72%

    10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.

  • 1 Thess 5:11
    72%

    11Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

  • 2 Cor 12:19
    72%

    19Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We are speaking before God in Christ, and all these things, beloved, are for your edification.

  • Gal 6:2
    72%

    2Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

  • Rom 14:16
    71%

    16Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • Rom 12:15-17
    3 verses
    71%

    15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

    16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.

    17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

  • Rom 14:12-13
    2 verses
    71%

    12So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

    13Therefore, let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.

  • Rom 12:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4For just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members serve the same function,

    5so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

  • Eph 5:10
    71%

    10Prove what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

  • Gal 6:4-5
    2 verses
    71%

    4Each one should examine their own work. Then they will have reason to boast regarding themselves alone, and not with reference to another.

    5For each one will carry their own load.

  • Gal 5:14
    70%

    14For the entire law is fulfilled in one statement: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'

  • Eph 4:25
    69%

    25Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another.

  • 2 Thess 2:17
    69%

    17comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

  • Eph 4:32
    69%

    32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.

  • Titus 3:2
    69%

    2Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

  • 1 Cor 12:25
    69%

    25so that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.

  • 2 Cor 13:9
    69%

    9We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.

  • 1 Cor 3:10
    69%

    10According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.

  • Titus 2:9
    69%

    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

  • Eph 4:2
    69%

    2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

  • Rom 14:7
    69%

    7For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone.

  • 2 Cor 5:9
    69%

    9So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

  • Titus 3:14
    69%

    14Our people must learn to devote themselves to good works to meet urgent needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.

  • Rom 15:7
    69%

    7Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, to the glory of God.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
    69%

    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • Rom 13:10
    68%

    10Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law.

  • 2 Cor 8:13
    68%

    13Our desire is not for others to be relieved while you are burdened, but for equality.

  • 1 Cor 16:14
    68%

    14Let all that you do be done in love.