Romans 12:15

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Be happy with those who are joyful. Cry with those who are sad. Romans 12:16 Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a “big shot,” but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart.

Cross References

Luke 1:58

When her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had extended great mercy toward her [i.e., in giving her a child], they rejoiced with her.

John 11:19

and many of Martha and Mary’s Jewish friends had come to comfort them over [the loss of] their brother.

Acts 11:23

When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose.

1 Corinthians 12:26

So, if one part [i.e., one Christian] suffers, then all the parts [i.e., the other Christians] should suffer with it. Or, if one part is honored, all the [other] parts should rejoice with it.

2 Corinthians 11:29

Who is weak, and I do not feel their weakness? Who is led astray [from God], and I do not burn [i.e., with righteous anger over the one who caused it]?

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote you this very thing so that when I did come I might not be grieved by those who should make me happy. I had confidence in all of you, that whatever makes me happy [also] makes you happy.

Philippians 2:26

For he longed to see all of you and was very distressed because you had heard that he was sick.

Philippians 2:28

So, I am all the more eager to send him to you people, so that when you see him again you will be glad, and that my sorrow will be lessened [i.e., in knowing that you are relieved to see that he is well again].

Hebrews 13:3

Remember [to pray for and help] those who are in prison, as though you [yourselves] were in prison with them. [Remember] those who are being mistreated, realizing that you [yourselves] also share [with them] a physical body [i.e., you are subject to the same kind of trials].