Romans 12:15

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Summary

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Rejoice

Weep

General references

1 Corinthians 12:26

2 Corinthians 2:2

Philippians 2:4

Bible References

Rejoice

And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and so they were rejoicing with her.

And when he finds it, with joy he puts it on his shoulders,

When he reached there and saw the spiritual blessing God had given them, he was delighted, and continuously encouraged them all with hearty purpose to continue to be devoted to the Lord;

If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it. If one part receives an honor, all the parts can share its joy.

This is the very thing I wrote you, that when I did come I might not be made sad by the very people who ought to make me glad, for I had confidence in you all that my gladness would be gladness to you all.

Yes, even if I am pouring out my life as a libation on the sacrifice and service your faith is rendering, I am glad to do so and congratulate you upon it;

Weep

and a goodly number of Jews had come out to see Martha and Mary, to sympathize with them over their brother.

Who is weak without my being weak too? Who is caused to fall without my being fired with indignation?

for he has been longing to see you and has been homesick because you have heard that he was sick.

Continue to remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and those who are being ill-treated, since you, too, are liable to similar physical punishment.

General references

If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it. If one part receives an honor, all the parts can share its joy.

For if I make you sad, who is there to make me glad but the very man who has been made sad by me?

Stop looking after your own interests only but practice looking out for the interests of others too.