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

When her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had extended great mercy toward her [i.e., in giving her a child], they rejoiced with her.

And when he finds it, he places it on his shoulders [i.e., to return it], and is so glad.

When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose.

So, if one part [i.e., one Christian] suffers, then all the parts [i.e., the other Christians] should suffer with it. Or, if one part is honored, all the [other] parts should rejoice with it.

And I wrote you this very thing so that when I did come I might not be grieved by those who should make me happy. I had confidence in all of you, that whatever makes me happy [also] makes you happy.

But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians' faithful service to God].

Weep

and many of Martha and Mary's Jewish friends had come to comfort them over [the loss of] their brother.

Who is weak, and I do not feel their weakness? Who is led astray [from God], and I do not burn [i.e., with righteous anger over the one who caused it]?

For he longed to see all of you and was very distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Remember [to pray for and help] those who are in prison, as though you [yourselves] were in prison with them. [Remember] those who are being mistreated, realizing that you [yourselves] also share [with them] a physical body [i.e., you are subject to the same kind of trials].

General references

So, if one part [i.e., one Christian] suffers, then all the parts [i.e., the other Christians] should suffer with it. Or, if one part is honored, all the [other] parts should rejoice with it.

For if I caused you sorrow, who can make me glad except the one I have grieved? [See verse 6].

Each of you should not look out for your own interests [only], but also for those of other people.