Romans 15:2

“Let everyone of us please his neighbour, etc..] Every man, particularly his Christian friend and brother, whom he should seek to please in all things, and by all means lawful; he should carry it affably and courteously, should make himself agreeable to him; should condescend and accommodate himself to his weakness, and bear his infirmities, and deny himself rather than displease him. The Vulgate Latin version and some copies read, “let everyone of you”; but the other reading is preferable, and best agrees with the context, (<451501>Romans 15:1,4). For his good; or as the Syriac renders it, atbjb, “in good things”; for he is not to be pleased, gratified, and indulged, in any thing that is…”

“Let every one of us--lay himself out to please his neighbour--not indeed for his mere gratification, but for his good--with a view to his edification.”

“Please his neighbour - That is, all other persons, but especially the friends of the Redeemer. The word “neighbor” here has special reference to the members of the church. It is often used, however, in a much larger sense; see Luke 10:36. For his good - Not seek to secure for him indulgence in those things which Would be injurious to him, but in all those things whereby his welfare would be promoted. To edification - See the note at Romans 14:19. return to 'Top of Page'”

“For his good - This is a general word: edification is one species of good. Romans 15:3”

“15:2 others (literally the neighbor): See Lev 19:18, quoted in Rom 13:9. Love for others should govern the conduct of people who are strong in faith.”

“Rom 14:19; Co1 9:19-22, Co1 10:24, Co1 10:33, Co1 11:1, Co1 13:5; Phi 2:4, Phi 2:5; Tit 2:9, Tit 2:10 Romans 15:3”