Romans 15:1
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Word Reference
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Ὀφείλομεν
G3784
V-PAI-1P
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Strong's Definition
opheilō to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
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δὲ
G1161
CONJ
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Strong's Definition
de but, and, etc
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ἡμεῖς
G2249
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Strong's Definition
hēmeis we (only used when emphatic)
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οἱ
G3588
T-NPM
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Strong's Definition
ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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δυνατοὶ
G1415
A-NPM
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Strong's Definition
dynatos powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible
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τὰ
G3588
T-APN
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Strong's Definition
ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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ἀσθενήματα
G771
N-APN
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Strong's Definition
asthenēma a scruple of conscience
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τῶν
G3588
T-GPM
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Strong's Definition
ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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ἀδυνάτων
G102
A-GPM
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Strong's Definition
adynatos unable, i.e., weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible
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βαστάζειν
G941
V-PAN
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Strong's Definition
bastazō to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.)
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καὶ
G2532
CONJ
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Strong's Definition
kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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μὴ
G3361
PRT-N
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Strong's Definition
mē (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
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ἑαυτοῖς
G1438
F-1DPM
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Strong's Definition
heautou (him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
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ἀρέσκειν
G700
V-PAN
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Strong's Definition
areskō to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
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Ὀφείλομεν δὲ ἡμεῖς οἱ δυνατοὶ τὰ ἀσθενήματα τῶν ἀδυνάτων βαστάζειν καὶ μὴ ἑαυτοῖς ἀρέσκειν
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We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Cross References
παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί νουθετεῖτε τοὺς ἀτάκτους παραμυθεῖσθε τοὺς ὀλιγοψύχους ἀντέχεσθε τῶν ἀσθενῶν μακροθυμεῖτε πρὸς πάντας
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
Τὸν δὲ ἀσθενοῦντα τῇ πίστει προσλαμβάνεσθε μὴ εἰς διακρίσεις διαλογισμῶν
Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
Ἀδελφοί ἐὰν καὶ προληφθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἔν τινι παραπτώματι ὑμεῖς οἱ πνευματικοὶ καταρτίζετε τὸν τοιοῦτον ἐν πνεύματι πρᾳότητος σκοπῶν σεαυτόν μὴ καὶ σὺ πειρασθῇς
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
ἐγενόμην τοῖς ἀσθενέσιν ὡς ἀσθενής ἵνα τοὺς ἀσθενεῖς κερδήσω· τοῖς πᾶσιν γέγονα τὰ πάντα ἵνα πάντως τινὰς σώσω
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
ἀλλὰ πολλῷ μᾶλλον τὰ δοκοῦντα μέλη τοῦ σώματος ἀσθενέστερα ὑπάρχειν ἀναγκαῖά ἐστιν
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
Σὺ οὖν τέκνον μου ἐνδυναμοῦ ἐν τῇ χάριτι τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ
Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
ἔγραψα ὑμῖν πατέρες ὅτι ἐγνώκατε τὸν ἀπ' ἀρχῆς ἔγραψα ὑμῖν νεανίσκοι ὅτι ἰσχυροί ἐστε καὶ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐν ὑμῖν μένει καὶ νενικήκατε τὸν πονηρόν
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
εἰς δὲ τὴν ἐπαγγελίαν τοῦ θεοῦ οὐ διεκρίθη τῇ ἀπιστίᾳ ἀλλ' ἐνεδυναμώθη τῇ πίστει δοὺς δόξαν τῷ θεῷ
He staggered not at the promise of through God unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
Τὸ λοιπὸν ἀδελφοί μου ἐνδυναμοῦσθε ἐν κυρίῳ καὶ ἐν τῷ κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
διὸ εὐδοκῶ ἐν ἀσθενείαις ἐν ὕβρεσιν ἐν ἀνάγκαις ἐν διωγμοῖς ἐν στενοχωρίαις ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ· ὅταν γὰρ ἀσθενῶ τότε δυνατός εἰμι
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
ἡμεῖς μωροὶ διὰ Χριστόν ὑμεῖς δὲ φρόνιμοι ἐν Χριστῷ· ἡμεῖς ἀσθενεῖς ὑμεῖς δὲ ἰσχυροί· ὑμεῖς ἔνδοξοι ἡμεῖς δὲ ἄτιμοι
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.