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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For that which is good (εις το αγαθον). "For the good." As in 14:16,19. Not to please men just for popular favours, but for their …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Please his neighbour. That is, all other persons, but especially the friends of the Redeemer. The word neighbour here has special…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For his good.—The object of this compassionate interaction with others is to be their benefit and growth in spiritual perfection.…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to edification. For even Christ–

Our Master, and Lord, and great Exemplar:

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Indeed, let every one of us, etc. He teaches us here that we are under obligations to others, and it is therefore our duty to ple…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let everyone of us please his neighbour
Every man, particularly his Christian friend and brother, whom he should see…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God and the good of others. We must please our neighbor for the good of h…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The Apostle taught previously that the stronger should avoid causing the weak to stumble; here he teaches that the stronger should bear w…

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