Romans 15:1

We then that are strong. Literally, “but we the strong.” The word translated “strong” means “able,” “powerful,” and describes those who are spiritually strong. Such believers are not only standing firm themselves but should also help others to stand.

Bear. Gr. bastazō, “to take up,” “to lift,” “to carry.” The word is sometimes used in the sense of “to bear with,” “to endure patiently” as possibly here (see Matt. 20:12; Rev. 2:2).

Infirmities. Or, “weakness,” “failings,” here specifically the acts that reveal weakness of faith, such as unnecessary scruples or erroneous judgments. These the strong are well able, and in fact duty bound, to bear with loving patience.

Please ourselves. Instead of insisting on our rights and desires, we should be willing to subordinate them to the welfare of our brother, no matter how weak and prejudiced he may seem to be (see 1 Cor. 9:19, 22; cf. 1 Cor. 10:24,33; 13:5,7; Phil. 2:4).