Romans 12:15

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Summary

Romans 12:15

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

Rejoice

Philippians 2:17

Weep

General references

Bible References

Rejoice

“Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her;
Rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her,

Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown His great mercy toward her, and they were rejoicing with her.

And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not be filled with sorrow by those who ought to make me glad, for I trusted in you and felt confident that my joy would be shared by all of you.

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith [for preaching the message of salvation], still I rejoice and share my joy with you all.

Weep

Now it came about when I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying [constantly] before the God of heaven.

Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this adversity that had come upon him, each one came from his own place, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite; for they had made an appointment together to come to sympathize with him and to comfort him.

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth (mourning garment);
I humbled my soul with fasting,
And I prayed with my head bowed on my chest.

Oh that my head were waters
And my eyes a fountain of tears,
That I might weep day and night
For the slain of the daughter of my people!

and many of the Jews had come to see Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning [the loss of] their brother.

Who is weak, and I do not feel [his] weakness? Who is made to sin, and I am not on fire [with sorrow and concern]?

For he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Remember those who are in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body [and subject to physical suffering].

General references

Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the Lord had done to Israel, in that He had rescued them from the hand of the Egyptians.

And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering; if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.

For if I cause you grief [by a well-deserved rebuke], who then provides me enjoyment but the very one whom I have made sad?

Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.