Romans
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”
Romans 12:15
Romans 12:15 (KJV) speaks to compassion for others, bearing burdens, and love for others — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14
Common questions
What does Romans 12:15 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 12:15 reads: "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." The verse speaks to compassion for others, bearing burdens, and love for others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 12 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 12:15 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep." is Romans 12:15 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 12.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 12:15?
Verses that sit beside Romans 12:15 include Galatians 6:2, Matthew 22:39, and Mark 12:31. Reading them alongside Romans 12:15 deepens the theme of compassion for others.
How can I pray with Romans 12:15?
Read Romans 12:15 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.