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We must not just please ourselves. <a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak and not to please ourselves. <a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a> We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a> We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not just please ourselves. <a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. <a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. <a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. <a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves. <a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves. <a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So those of us who have a strong [faith] must be patient with the weaknesses of those whose [faith] is not so strong. We must not think only of ourselves. <a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> We who are strong in the faith ought to help the weak to carry their burdens. We should not please ourselves. <a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves. <a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. <a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a> But we who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not just please ourselves. <a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for us who are strong, our duty is to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not seek our own pleasure. <a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And we ought—we who are strong—to bear the weaknesses of the powerless, and not to please ourselves; <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak and not to please ourselves. <a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And we ought -- we who are strong -- to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves; <a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And we the able ought to bear the weaknesses of the unable and not please ourselves.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> NOW we that are stronger, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But we who are stronger must bear with the feebleness of the weak, and not so as to please ourselves. <a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a> We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> WE then who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not seek to please ourselves. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore, we who are strong are indebted to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves. <a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I add, we that are better inform'd ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not study our own pleasure. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for us who are strong, our duty is to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not seek our own pleasure. <a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. <a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now we that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves: <a href="/parallel/romans/15-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3579" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Accept One Another</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">We</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who are</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynatoi (Adj-NMP) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">strong</a> <a href="/greek/3784.htm" title="3784: Opheilomen (V-PIA-1P) -- Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.">ought</a> <a href="/greek/941.htm" title="941: bastazein (V-PNA) -- Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively.">to bear with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/771.htm" title="771: asthenēmata (N-ANP) -- Weakness, infirmity, doubt, hesitation. From astheneo; a scruple of conscience.">shortcomings</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/102.htm" title="102: adynatōn (Adj-GMP) -- Of persons: incapable; of things: impossible; either the inability, or that which is impossible. Passively, impossible.">weak</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/700.htm" title="700: areskein (V-PNA) -- To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.">to please</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautois (RefPro-DM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">ourselves.</a> 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">1 Corinthians 9:22</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33</a> as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a> Be careful, however, that your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. / For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols? / So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. ... <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a> Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-22.htm">1 Corinthians 12:22-26</a> On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, / and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty, / whereas our presentable parts have no such need. But God has composed the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a> But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ... <a href="/matthew/12-20.htm">Matthew 12:20</a> A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. <a href="/isaiah/42-3.htm">Isaiah 42:3</a> A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a> because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.strong.<a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20</a> He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;<a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">1 Corinthians 4:10</a> 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.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a> 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.ought.<a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Romans 14:1</a> Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.<a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">1 Corinthians 9:22</a> 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.<a href="/1_corinthians/12-22.htm">1 Corinthians 12:22-24</a> Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: … please.<a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3</a> For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/romans/14-2.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Infirmities</a> <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/romans/8-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Support</a> <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Weaknesses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/3-2.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-30.htm">Infirmities</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Please</a> <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">Support</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-5.htm">Weaknesses</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div>1. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a> 2. <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a> 7. <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a> 30. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Romans, Paul addresses those who have a robust conscience and are not troubled by issues such as dietary laws or observing certain days. The "strong" are those who have a deeper grasp of the freedom found in Christ (<a href="/galatians/5.htm">Galatians 5:1</a>). This strength is not merely physical or intellectual but spiritual, rooted in a mature relationship with God.ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak The term "ought" implies a moral obligation or duty. The "strong" are called to support and uphold those who are "weak," meaning those who may struggle with doubts or scruples about certain practices. This echoes the teaching of <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>, where believers are encouraged to "carry each other's burdens." The "shortcomings" refer to areas where the "weak" may lack understanding or confidence in their faith. This call to bear with others is a reflection of Christ's own patience and love for humanity.and not to please ourselves This phrase emphasizes selflessness and the call to put others' needs before our own desires. It challenges believers to follow the example of Christ, who did not seek to please Himself but rather served others, even to the point of sacrifice (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-8</a>). This teaching is counter-cultural, especially in a society that often prioritizes personal satisfaction and individual rights. The call is to live in a way that builds up the community of faith, reflecting the unity and love that Jesus prayed for in <a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the Christian community in Rome, addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of a diverse group of believers with varying levels of spiritual maturity and understanding. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_strong_and_the_weak.htm">The Strong and the Weak</a> Terms used by Paul to describe believers with differing levels of faith and understanding, particularly in matters of conscience and liberty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_strength_and_weakness.htm">Understanding Strength and Weakness</a> Spiritual maturity involves recognizing our strengths and using them to support others, not to boast or dominate. <a href="/topical/b/bearing_with_one_another.htm">Bearing with One Another</a> True Christian love is demonstrated by our willingness to bear with the weaknesses of others, showing patience and understanding. <a href="/topical/s/selflessness_over_self-pleasure.htm">Selflessness Over Self-Pleasure</a> The call to not please ourselves challenges us to prioritize the needs and growth of others over our own desires. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The church is a diverse body, and unity is achieved when the strong support the weak, fostering an environment of growth and encouragement. <a href="/topical/p/practical_love_in_action.htm">Practical Love in Action</a> Our faith is made evident through practical acts of love and support, reflecting Christ's love for us.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) We then that are strong.--The opening verses of the chapter are intimately connected with the close of the last. Not only ought those who are strong in faith to be careful what they do in the matter of meat and drink, but in all things they should show sympathy and consideration for their weaker brethren. This unbroken continuity in the two chapters would be enough to show that the Epistle cannot originally have ended with Romans 14.Bear the infirmities.--Take them upon ourselves, act as if they were our own, and, at the same time, by our sympathy relieve the consciences of the weak.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1 - <a href="/romans/16-24.htm">Romans 16:24</a>. - IV. SUPPLEMENTARY. (See summary of contents, p. 16.) Questions have been raised and much discussed as to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16, with the rest of the Epistle. The facts and the opinions founded on them may be summarized as follows. (1) There is sufficient proof that in early times copies of the Epistle existed without these two chapters. The evidence is this - (a) Origen (on <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-27</a>) speaks of some copies in his time being without the concluding doxology, and also without any part of these two chapters, attributing the omission to Marcion, for his own purposes, having mutilated the Epistle. His words are, "Caput hoc (i.e. <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-27</a>) Marcion, a quo scripturae evangelicae et apostolicae interpolatae sunt, de hac Epistola penitus abstulit; et non solum hoe, sod ab hoc loco ubi scriptum est, Omne autem quod non ex fide est peccatum est (i.e. <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Romans 14:23</a>) usque ad finem cuncta dissecuit." Tertullian also ('Contra Marcion') speaks of Marcion having mutilated this Epistle, though not specifying these two chapters. (b) In Codex Amiatinus (a manuscript of the Latin Bible of the sixth century) there is a prefixed table of contents, referring by numbers to the sections into which the Epistle was divided, and describing the subject of each section. In this table the fiftieth section is thus described: "On the peril of one who grieves his brother by his meat," plainly denoting <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Romans 14:15-23</a>; and the next and concluding section is described thus: "On the mystery of the Lord kept secret before his Passion, but after his Passion revealed," which description can only refer to the doxology of <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-27</a>. Hence it would seem that in some Latin copy of the Epistle to which the table of contents referred, the doxology followed <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Romans 14:23</a> with nothing between. . . . <a href="/commentaries/romans/15-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. who [are] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. strong δυνατοὶ (dynatoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. ought Ὀφείλομεν (Opheilomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. to bear with βαστάζειν (bastazein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_941.htm">Strong's 941: </a> Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. shortcomings ἀσθενήματα (asthenēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_771.htm">Strong's 771: </a> Weakness, infirmity, doubt, hesitation. From astheneo; a scruple of conscience. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. weak ἀδυνάτων (adynatōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_102.htm">Strong's 102: </a> Of persons: incapable; of things: impossible; either the inability, or that which is impossible. Passively, impossible. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to please ἀρέσκειν (areskein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_700.htm">Strong's 700: </a> To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. ourselves. ἑαυτοῖς (heautois) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:1 Now we who are strong ought (Rom. 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