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href="/bsb/romans/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Let each of us please the neighbor unto the good, for edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let every one of us please <i>his</i> neighbour for <i>his</i> good to edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let each of us please <i>his</i> neighbor for <i>his</i> good, leading to edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to <i>his</i> edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to his edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his building up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We should think of their good and try to help them by doing what pleases them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let each one of us please his neighbour for that which is good, unto edifying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We should all be concerned about our neighbor and the good things that will build his faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Instead, we should all please other believers for their own good, in order to build them up in the faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building him up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let each of us endeavour to please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for let each one of us please the neighbor for good, for edification,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Let each of us please the neighbor unto the good, for edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for let each one of us please the neighbour for good, unto edification,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For let each of us please the neighbor for good to the building.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let every one of you please his neighbour unto good, to edification. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let every one of us please his neighbor in good and constructive ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But let each of us please his neighbor with good as for edification,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Let each one of us please his neighbor in that which is good for his edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Let each of us please his neighbor in that which is good, unto edification;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />let every one of us consult the good of his neighbour to his edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let each of us endeavour to please his fellow Christian, aiming at a blessing calculated to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Let each one of us please his neighbor in that <i>which is</i> good for <i>his</i> edification;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but let every one of us please <i>our</i> neighbor for <i>his</i> good, to <i>his</i> edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/15-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3585" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Accept One Another</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastos (Adj-NMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">Each</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of us</a> <a href="/greek/700.htm" title="700: aresketō (V-PMA-3S) -- To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.">should please</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/4139.htm" title="4139: plēsion (Adv) -- Near, nearby, a neighbor. Neuter of a derivative of pelas; close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. Fellow.">neighbor</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathon (Adj-ANS) -- A primary word; good.">good,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3619.htm" title="3619: oikodomēn (N-AFS) -- Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation.">build him up.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24</a></span><br />No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-22</a></span><br />Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a></span><br />It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-1.htm">1 Corinthians 8:1</a></span><br />Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">1 Corinthians 13:5</a></span><br />It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a></span><br />Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">2 Corinthians 12:19</a></span><br />Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></b></br> Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-22</a></b></br> For though I be free from all <i>men</i>, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24,33</a></b></br> Let no man seek his own, but every man another's <i>wealth</i>… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-10.htm">Aiming</a> <a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Build</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Building</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">Calculated</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Christian</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Edification</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Edify</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Edifying</a> <a href="/romans/9-16.htm">Endeavour</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Please</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Aiming</a> <a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Build</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Building</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-12.htm">Calculated</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Christian</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">Edification</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Edify</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">Edifying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Endeavour</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Please</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a></span><br></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 the early church, Paul addresses both Jewish and Gentile Christians, urging unity and mutual edification. The use of "each" underscores that no one is exempt from this call to action, reflecting the communal nature of the Christian faith as seen in passages like <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where the church is described as one body with many parts.<p><b>should please his neighbor</b><br>The term "neighbor" here extends beyond immediate proximity to include fellow believers and, by extension, all people. This echoes the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>, <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>). Pleasing one's neighbor involves selflessness and a willingness to prioritize others' needs, reflecting Christ's own example of servanthood (<a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>).<p><b>for his good</b><br>The focus is on the well-being and spiritual growth of others. This aligns with the biblical principle of seeking the welfare of others, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a>, where the Israelites are instructed to seek the peace and prosperity of the city. The "good" here is not merely temporal or material but encompasses spiritual edification and encouragement.<p><b>to build him up</b><br>This phrase highlights the goal of edification, a recurring theme in Paul's letters (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a>, <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a>). The imagery of building suggests a process of strengthening and supporting, akin to constructing a solid structure. This reflects the church's role as a spiritual house (<a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a>), where each member contributes to the growth and stability of the whole. The ultimate model for this is Christ, the cornerstone, who supports and unites the entire structure (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/neighbors.htm">Neighbors</a></b><br>In this context, "neighbors" refers to fellow believers and those within the community whom Christians are called to serve and edify.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/selflessness_in_community.htm">Selflessness in Community</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to prioritize the well-being of others, putting their needs and spiritual growth above our own preferences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/edification_as_a_goal.htm">Edification as a Goal</a></b><br>Our interactions with others should aim to strengthen and encourage them in their faith journey, contributing to their spiritual maturity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>In a diverse community like the Roman church, pleasing our neighbors involves understanding and respecting different backgrounds and perspectives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_acts_of_kindness.htm">Practical Acts of Kindness</a></b><br>Demonstrating love through tangible actions can build up our neighbors and reflect Christ's love to the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_example.htm">Reflecting Christ's Example</a></b><br>Jesus' life exemplified serving others selflessly, and we are called to follow His example in our relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_christian_edification.htm">What is Christian edification?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_adlerian_therapy.htm">What defines Adlerian Therapy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_politeness.htm">What is the Bible's stance on political correctness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_churches_take_on_debt.htm">Is it wrong for churches to incur debt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">For his good.</span>--The object of this tender dealing with others is to be their benefit and growth in spiritual perfection. It is grounded on the example of Christ Himself.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/15-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Each</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕκαστος</span> <span class="translit">(hekastos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> </span><span class="str2">Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of us</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should please</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρεσκέτω</span> <span class="translit">(aresketō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_700.htm">Strong's 700: </a> </span><span class="str2">To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[his]</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">neighbor</span><br /><span class="grk">πλησίον</span> <span class="translit">(plēsion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4139.htm">Strong's 4139: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, nearby, a neighbor. Neuter of a derivative of pelas; close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. Fellow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[his]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγαθὸν</span> <span class="translit">(agathon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary word; 'good'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">build [him] up.</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκοδομήν</span> <span class="translit">(oikodomēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3619.htm">Strong's 3619: </a> </span><span class="str2">Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:2 Let each one of us please his (Rom. 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