Romans 15:2 - Revised Standard Version CI

² let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually].

American Standard Version (1901)

² Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.

Common English Bible

² Each of us should please our neighbors for their good in order to build them up.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification.

Romans 15:2 Cross References

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please all men in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 13:5

it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

1 Corinthians 14:3

On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves before you? It is in the sight of God that we have been speaking in Christ, and all for your upbuilding, beloved.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

Ephesians 4:12

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear.