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One Body, Shared Feelings
Commentators explain this command is rooted in the truth that the church is one body in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:26). Believers are called to treat each other's joys and sorrows as their own. This shared experience multiplies happiness and divides sorrow, strengthening the entire community. This isn't just social politeness; it's a reflection of our spiritual union.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 12:15
18th Century
Theologian
Rejoice with them. This command grows out of the doctrine stated in Romans 12:4-5 that the church is one; that it has one interes…
AT Robertson
On Romans 12:15
Rejoice (χαιρειν). Present active infinitive of χαιρω, absolute or independent use of the infinitive as if a finite verb as occurs…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 12:15
19th Century
Bishop
Rejoice with them that do rejoice.—The feeling of sympathy is perhaps more under the control of the will than might be su…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 12:15
19th Century
Preacher
Rejoice with them that do rejoice,
Do not be a wet blanket on their joys. If they have good cause for rejoicing, join in it. Help th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 12:15
The material in these verses seems to describe a Christian’s relations to one’s neighbors and friends (including believers), preceded by one refere…
John Calvin
On Romans 12:15
16th Century
Theologian
Rejoice with those who rejoice, etc. A general truth is in the third place laid down—that the faithful, regarding each other with mutual a…
John Gill
On Romans 12:15
17th Century
Pastor
Rejoice with them that do rejoice Not in anything sinful and criminal, in a thing of nought, in men's own boastings; all such rejoi…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 12:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The love Christians profess for each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and empty and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, the…