a15:1-4
bGal 6:2
cGal 5:13-15
d15:2
eLev 19:18
fRom 13:9

‏ Romans 15:1-2

Summary for Rom 15:1-4: 15:1-4  a We who are strong: Paul aligns himself with those he identifies as strong in faith, and he reveals that the division in the Roman church was not simply between Jews and Gentiles. Like Paul, some Jews had enlightened consciences and so were counted among the strong. Similarly, some Gentiles were so strongly influenced by Jewish teaching and tradition that they were among the weak in faith.

• must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this: This phrase is reminiscent of Gal 6:2  b. Paul did not want the strong to simply put up with those who were weak in faith; rather the strong were to actively and sympathetically assist the weak in living out their Christian faith with integrity (see also Gal 5:13-15  c).
15:2  d others (literally the neighbor): See Lev 19:18  e, quoted in Rom 13:9  f. Love for others should govern the conduct of people who are strong in faith.
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