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

her neighbours and her relations having heard how the Lord had heap'd his favours upon her, they congratulated with her:

and when he hath found it, joyfully lay it upon his shoulders?

who upon his arrival there, was glad to see such effects of the divine grace, and exhorted them all to remain firmly attach'd to the christian profession:

so that if one member suffer, they all suffer with it: or if one be honoured, they partake of it.

and I wrote to you upon that disagreeable subject, that when I came, I might not receive uneasiness from those from whom I ought to receive comfort, being persuaded that you will all think yourselves interested to promote my satisfaction.

and if my blood should serve as a libation to ratify your faith, I should rejoice and congratulate with you all thereupon;

Weep

many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to condole with them upon the loss of their brother.

who is afflicted, and I not suffer? who is offended, and I not inflam'd?

for he long'd to see you all, and was greatly concern'd, that you should hear he was sick. and indeed he was sick almost unto death:

remember those that are in chains, as if you were confin'd with them; and those who suffer adversity, as being your selves of the same body.

General references

so that if one member suffer, they all suffer with it: or if one be honoured, they partake of it.

why should I make you uneasy, for who then could give me comfort, but those to whom I give uneasiness?

let no man consult only his private interest, but let every man consult likewise the interest of others.