Verse 1

¶ We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 14:1 : 1 ¶ Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations.
  • Gal 6:1-2 : 1 ¶ Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering 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 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
  • 1 Cor 9:22 : 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all [men], that I might by all means save some.
  • 1 Cor 12:22-24 : 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: 23 And those [members] of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely [parts] have more abundant comeliness. 24 For our comely [parts] have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that [part] which lacked:
  • 2 Tim 2:1 : 1 ¶ Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
  • Eph 6:10 : 10 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
  • 1 John 2:14 : 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him [that 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 wicked one.
  • 2 Cor 12:10 : 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, 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 [are] honourable, but we [are] despised.
  • Rom 4:20 : 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;