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Romans 15:1
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a bear infirmities that is worked out in work and rest in Romans 15:1—look for "who" and "strong". Give bear infirmities with time and attention—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is Romans—epistle/letter, developing bear infirmities. Read in Romans 15, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “who” alongside “strong”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. Academic consensus for Romans tends toward: widely regarded as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line. Paul’s argument unfolds from mercy to transformed life. Argument and structure guide interpretation across the letter.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46