But we who are strong ought to bear with the weaknesses of the weak, and not simply please ourselves. Truth to Learn The strong in faith are obligated to help the weaker Christian. Behind the Words The word translated “strong” is dunatos, meaning “powerful or capable.” It refers to...
2 Thessalonians 2:13 – Believe the Truth
But we are obliged to give thanks to God always for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, Truth to Learn Belief in the truth is of critical importance to everyone. ...
2 Thessalonians 1:3 – Growing Difficulties
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, Truth to Learn Difficult times help our faith to grow. Behind the Words The words “we are bound”...
Ephesians 5:28 – Win-win Love
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his own wife loves himself. Truth to Learn As we love ourselves, so a husband should love his wife. Behind the Words The word translated “ought” is opheilō, which means “to be indebted” or...
2 Thessalonians 1:3 – Growing Difficulties
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other, Truth to Learn Difficult times help our faith to grow. Behind the Words The words “we are bound”...
Ephesians 5:28 – Win-win Love
So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. Truth to Learn As we love ourselves, so a husband should love his wife. Behind the Words The word translated “ought” is opheilō, which means “to be indebted” or “to be...
Romans 15:1 – Strong or Weak
Romans 15:1 - Strong or Weak We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Truth to Learn The strong in faith are obligated to help the weaker Christian. Behind the Words The word translated “strong” is dunatos, meaning “powerful...