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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Bible References
Strong
Romans 4:20
He was not led by want of faith to doubt God's promise.
1 Corinthians 4:10
We, for Christ's sake, are 'fools,' but you, by your union with Christ, are men of discernment. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are despised.
2 Corinthians 12:10
That is why I delight in weakness, ill-treatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties, when borne for Christ. For, when I am weak, then it is that I am strong!
Ephesians 6:10
For the future, find strength in your union with the Lord, and in the power which comes from his might.
2 Timothy 2:1
Do you, then, my Child, find strength in the help which comes from the union with Christ Jesus;
1 John 2:14
I write, Fathers, to you, because you have learned to know him who has been from the Beginning. I write, Young Men, to you, because you are strong, and God's Message is always in your hearts, and you have conquered the Evil One.
Ought
Romans 14:1
As for those whose faith is weak, always receive them as friends, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on their scruples.
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so as at all costs to save some.
1 Corinthians 12:22
No! Those parts of the body that seem naturally the weaker are indispensable;
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, even if a man should be caught committing a sin, you who are spiritually minded should, in a gentle spirit, help him to recover himself, taking care lest any one of you also should be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We entreat you also, Brothers--warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with every one.
Please
Romans 15:3
Even the Christ did not please himself! On the contrary, as Scripture says of him--'The reproaches of those who were reproaching thee fell upon me.'
General references
Philippians 2:4
And one and all should consider, not only their own interests, but also the interests of others.