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NASB | Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others' grief]. |
Bible Question:
Today, I've just heard someone say that it is MORE IMPORTANT to weep with those who weep THAN to rejoice with those who rejoice. Usually I think it is generally true. However, when I rethink about the verse, there is no such comparison in it. So, I started to ponder if the above statement is biblical or not. Your input is much appreciated. Shalom Azure |
Bible Answer: Hi Asure From what the person said originally, from your own thoughts on their statement, then the responses you have received. It would appear as though everyone is only concentrating upon other Christians. How we relate to those closest to ourselves. If I am wrong in this please forgive. But in looking at the context of the chapter, the verse in question falls within a context of our relating to the people that might be persecuting us. Those that would in all respect be the hardest to relate to. This context runs from verse 14 all the way to the end of the chapter verse 21 Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Rom. 12:14-17 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. As far as which one is the more important, there isn't any comparison made. But it is important that we also do these things with the lost . Vintage68 |