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
and yet he never staggered in doubt at the promise of God but grew powerful in faith, because he gave the glory to God
1 Corinthians 4:10
For we have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels as well as men. For Christ's sake we are held as fools, while you through union with Christ are men of wisdom. We are weak; you are strong. You are held in honor; we in dishonor.
2 Corinthians 12:10
So I most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the strength of Christ may overshadow me. That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, distresses, persecution, and difficulties, which I endure for Christ's sake, for it is when I am consciously weak that I am really strong.
Ephesians 6:10
From now on you must grow stronger through union with the Lord and through His mighty power.
2 Timothy 2:1
So you, my son, must keep renewing your strength in the spiritual blessing that comes through union with Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:14
I write to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and God's message is always in your hearts, and you have conquered the evil one.
Ought
Romans 14:1
Make it your practice to receive into full Christian fellowship people who are overscrupulous, but not to criticize their views.
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the overscrupulous I have become overscrupulous, to win the overscrupulous; yes, I have become everything to everybody, in order by all means to save some of them.
1 Corinthians 12:22
No, on the contrary, even those parts of the body that seem to be most delicate are indispensable,
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if anybody is caught in the very act of doing wrong, you who are spiritual, in the spirit of gentleness, must set him right; each of you continuing to think of yourself, for you may be tempted too.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We beg you, brothers, continue to warn the shirkers, to cheer the faint-hearted, to hold up the weak, and to be patient with everybody.
Please
Romans 15:3
Christ certainly did not please Himself; instead, as the Scripture says, "The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen upon me."
General references
Philippians 2:4
Stop looking after your own interests only but practice looking out for the interests of others too.