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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 weak that is traced in speech and habits. Romans 15:1: notice "who" and "strong". Practice bear weak in hospitality and listening—make holiness concrete.

Context

In Romans (Epistle/Letter), naming bear weak. Placed in ch. 15, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. Introductions to Romans often note: generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans appears framed for Church in Rome.. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view. Occasion and letter architecture shape many readings.

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 change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46