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mourn with those who mourn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />to rejoice with the rejoicing, to weep with the weeping;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When others are happy, be happy with them, and when they are sad, be sad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be happy with those who are happy. Be sad with those who are sad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />to rejoice with the rejoicing, to weep with the weeping;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To rejoice with the rejoicing, and weep with the weeping.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />bless them, but curse not, rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><i>Be ready</i> to rejoice with those who rejoice; to weep with those who weep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/12-15.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=3130" 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/12.htm">Forgiveness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairein (V-PNA) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">Rejoice</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">those who rejoice;</a> <a href="/greek/2799.htm" title="2799: klaiein (V-PNA) -- To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.">weep</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/2799.htm" title="2799: klaiontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.">those who weep.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">16</span>Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.…<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="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">1 Corinthians 12:26</a></span><br />If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<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="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a></span><br />Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a></span><br />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_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6</a></span><br />Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-21.htm">Luke 6:21</a></span><br />Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a></span><br />When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/2-11.htm">Job 2:11-13</a></span><br />Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him. / When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head. / Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:4</a></span><br />a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Proverbs 17:17</a></span><br />A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-20.htm">Proverbs 25:20</a></span><br />Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm">Isaiah 61:2-3</a></span><br />to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.</p><p class="hdg">Rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-10.htm">Isaiah 66:10-14</a></b></br> Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-58.htm">Luke 1:58</a></b></br> And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-5.htm">Luke 15:5-10</a></b></br> And when he hath found <i>it</i>, he layeth <i>it</i> on his shoulders, rejoicing… </p><p class="hdg">weep.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Nehemiah 1:4</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned <i>certain</i> days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-11.htm">Job 2:11</a></b></br> Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-13.htm">Psalm 35:13,14</a></b></br> But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing <i>was</i> sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/romans/9-2.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/john/16-20.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Part</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Sorrowing</a> <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Weeping</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Part</a> <a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/revelation/18-15.htm">Sorrowing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Weeping</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">God's mercies must move us to offer ourselves.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">No man must think too well of himself;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">but everyone attend to the calling wherein he is placed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Love, and many other duties are required of us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Revenge is especially forbidden.</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 cultural context of the early church, communal living and shared experiences were vital for survival and spiritual growth. The call to rejoice with others aligns with the biblical principle of unity found in passages like <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">1 Corinthians 12:26</a>, where the church is described as one body with many members. This reflects the nature of Christ, who shared in the joys and celebrations of others, such as the wedding at Cana (<a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1-11</a>). The act of rejoicing with others is a demonstration of love and selflessness, encouraging believers to look beyond their own circumstances and celebrate the blessings and successes of others.<p><b>weep with those who weep.</b><br>This phrase highlights the call to compassion and solidarity in times of sorrow. In the historical context of the Roman Empire, where persecution and suffering were common for Christians, the ability to empathize with others' pain was crucial for maintaining strong community bonds. This mirrors the example of Jesus, who wept at the death of Lazarus (<a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a>), showing His deep compassion and humanity. The call to weep with others is also a reflection of the prophetic vision of a Messiah who bears our griefs and carries our sorrows (<a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4</a>). By sharing in the sorrows of others, believers fulfill the law of Christ, as described in <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>, by bearing one another's burdens. This practice strengthens the church and provides comfort and support to those in need.<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/t/the_early_christian_community.htm">The Early Christian Community</a></b><br>The broader context of the letter includes the early Christian communities who were learning to live out their faith in a predominantly pagan society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/empathy_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Empathy as a Christian Virtue</a></b><br>Christians are called to develop a deep sense of empathy, reflecting Christ's love by sharing in the emotional experiences of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_unity.htm">Community and Unity</a></b><br>The church is a body of believers meant to support one another. Rejoicing and weeping together strengthens the unity and bond within the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_love_in_action.htm">Practical Love in Action</a></b><br>Demonstrating love through empathy is a practical way to live out the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_engagement.htm">Emotional Engagement</a></b><br>Engaging with others' emotions requires vulnerability and openness, which can lead to deeper relationships and spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_compassion.htm">Reflecting Christ's Compassion</a></b><br>Jesus exemplified perfect empathy, and believers are called to follow His example by being present in the lives of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_overly_sensitive.htm">Are you overly sensitive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/celebrate_with_the_happy.htm">Do you celebrate with those who are happy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/empathize_with_the_grieving.htm">Should we empathize with those who are grieving?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'more_blessed_to_give'.htm">Do you celebrate with those who are happy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Rejoice with them that do rejoice.</span>--The feeling of sympathy is perhaps more under the control of the will than might be supposed. It becomes so, however, not so much by isolated efforts as by a conscious direction given to the whole life. The injunction in this verse is one of those that have been perhaps most fully carried out in modern times. It has entered into the social code, and belongs as much to the gentleman as the Christian. The danger, therefore, is that the expression of sympathy should be unreal and insincere. This will be prevented by the presence of the Christian motive.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 15-17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another</span> (denoting mutual good feeling and unanimity of sentiment; not, of course, agreement in opinion on all subjects). <span class="cmt_word">Mind not high things, but condescend to</span> (literally, <span class="accented">being led away with</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>men of low estate</span>. It is a question whether <span class="greek">τοῖς ταπεινοῖς</span> should not be understood as neuter, so as to correspond with <span class="greek">τὰ ὐψηλὰ</span>; the meaning thus being that, instead of being ambitious, we should let ourselves be drawn willingly to the lowlier spheres of usefulness to which we may be called. The main objection to this view is that the adjective <span class="greek">ταπεινὸς</span> is not elsewhere applied to things, but to persons. <span class="cmt_word">Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil</span>. <span class="cmt_word">Provide</span> (in the sense of <span class="accented">take forethought</span> for) <span class="cmt_word">things honest</span> (or <span class="accented">fair</span>, or <span class="accented">honourable</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>in the sight of all men</span>. This is a citation from <a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Proverbs 3:4</a>, where the LXX. <span class="accented">has</span>, <span class="greek">Προνοοῦ καλὰ ἀνώπιον Κυριόυ καὶ ἀνθρώπων</span>. We are not only to do what we know to be right in the sight of God, but also to have regard to the view that will be taken of our conduct by other men; we must not give any just cause for our good being evil spoken of (cf. ver. 16 and <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/12-15.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">Rejoice</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρειν</span> <span class="translit">(chairein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who rejoice;</span><br /><span class="grk">χαιρόντων</span> <span class="translit">(chairontōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weep</span><br /><span class="grk">κλαίειν</span> <span class="translit">(klaiein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2799.htm">Strong's 2799: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. Of uncertain affinity; to sob, i.e. Wail aloud.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who weep.</span><br /><span class="grk">κλαιόντων</span> <span class="translit">(klaiontōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2799.htm">Strong's 2799: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, weep for, mourn, lament. 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