Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
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General references
Bible References
Strong
Romans 4:20
no unbelief made him waver about God's promise; his faith won strength as he gave glory to God
1 Corinthians 4:10
We, for Christ's sake, are 'fools'; you in Christ are sensible. We are weak, you are strong; you are honoured, we are in disrepute.
2 Corinthians 12:10
It makes me satisfied, for Christ's sake, with weakness, insults, trouble, persecution, and calamity; for I am strong just when I am weak.
Ephesians 6:10
To conclude. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might;
2 Timothy 2:1
Now, my son, be strong in the grace of Christ Jesus,
1 John 2:14
fathers, I have written to you, because you know him who is from the very beginning: young men, I have written to you, because you are strong, and the word of God remains within you, and you have conquered the evil One.
Ought
Romans 14:1
Welcome a man of weak faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his scruples.
1 Corinthians 9:22
to the weak I have become as weak myself, to win over the weak. To all men I have become all things, to save some by all and every means.
1 Corinthians 12:22
Quite the contrary. We cannot do without those very members of the body which are considered rather delicate,
Galatians 6:1
Even if anyone is detected in some trespass, brothers, you are spiritual, you must set the offender right in a spirit of gentleness; let each of you look to himself, in case he too is tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We beseech you, brothers, keep a check upon loafers, encourage the faint-hearted, sustain weak souls, never lose your temper with anyone;
Please
Romans 15:3
Christ certainly did not please himself, but, as it is written, The reproaches of those who denounced Thee have fallen upon me. ??4 All such words were written of old for our instruction, that by remaining stedfast and drawing encouragement from the scriptures we may cherish hope.
General references
Philippians 2:4
and each with an eye to the interests of others as well as to his own.