Romans 15:2
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
American King James Version (AKJV)
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong.
Webster's Revision
Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification.
World English Bible
Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Let each one of us please his neighbour for that which is good, unto edifying.
Definitions for Romans 15:2
Clarke's Romans 15:2 Bible Commentary
Let every one of us please his neighbor - For it should be a maxim with each of us to do all in our power to please our brethren; and especially in those things in which their spiritual edification is concerned. Though we should not indulge men in mere whims and caprices, yet we should bear with their ignorance and their weakness, knowing that others had much to bear with from us before we came to our present advanced state of religious knowledge.
Barnes's Romans 15:2 Bible Commentary
Please his neighbour - That is, all other persons, but especially the friends of the Redeemer. The word "neighbor" here has special reference to the members of the church. It is often used, however, in a much larger sense; see Luke 10:36.
For his good - Not seek to secure for him indulgence in those things which Would be injurious to him, but in all those things whereby his welfare would be promoted.
To edification - See the note at Romans 14:19.
Wesley's Romans 15:2 Bible Commentary
15:2 For his good - This is a general word: edification is one species of good.