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Purposeful, Not Popular
Commentators universally stress that this verse is not a call for generic people-pleasing. The command to "please his neighbor" is immediately qualified with "for that which is good." Scholars like John Calvin and Matthew Henry warn against simply flattering people or indulging their sinful desires to gain favor. The aim is always the other person's spiritual benefit and growth, not gratifying their harmful whims.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 15:2
18th Century
Theologian
Please his neighbour. That is, all other persons, but especially the friends of the Redeemer. The word neighbour here has special…
AT Robertson
On Romans 15:2
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 15:2
19th Century
Bishop
For his good.—The object of this compassionate interaction with others is to be their benefit and growth in spiritual perfection.…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 15:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Romans 15:2
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Romans 15:2
17th Century
Pastor
Let everyone of us please his neighbour
Every man, particularly his Christian friend and brother, whom he should see…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 15:1–7
17th Century
Minister
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…