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Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
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“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”

Paul the Apostle

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King James Bible — Romans 12:15
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1611
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King James Version translation committees · from Biblical Hebrew / Aramaic / Koine Greek
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Meaning of “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep…”

Friendship and community require emotional presence in both directions, sharing another person’s joy as well as sorrow.

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Romans 12:15 in the King James Version.

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CommunityCompassionFamilyFriendshipGriefHappinessHealingHelping OthersHumanityJoyKindnessLovePositive Quotes About a Constructive OutlookRelationshipSadServiceShortTrustEmpathy
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“Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back.”

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“Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin;”

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“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble.”

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