Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 15:2 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Romans 15:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 15 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.”
Romans 15:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 15:2
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification (ἕκαστος ἡμῶν τῷ πλησίον ἀρεσκέτω εἰς τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς οἰκοδομήν, hekastos hēmōn tō plēsion aresketō eis to agathon pros oikodomēn)—Paul universalizes the obligation: hekastos (each one) admits no exceptions among believers. Aresketō (let him please) describes active pursuit of another's benefit, not passive non-offense. The dual qualifiers eis to agathon (unto the good) and pros oikodomēn (toward building up) prevent misunderstanding: neighbor-pleasing aims at genuine spiritual benefit, not sinful indulgence or people-pleasing...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 15:2
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“but each one his neighbor's good.”
“let us follow after things which make for peace”
“but each of you also to the things of others.”
“not seeking my own profit”
“I brought myself under bondage to all”
“doesn't seek its own way”
“and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;”