Theophylact of Ohrid, on Rom 15:1

“Now we that are stronger, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”

“After the prayer he again offers exhortation and gratifies the perfect by placing them on the same level as himself and calling them strong. He did not simply say "weaknesses," but "the weaknesses of the powerless," that is, intensifying the expression in order to draw them to greater compassion. Having spoken of our obligation to bear the weaknesses of others, he teaches how to fulfill it. For this, he says, it is necessary that we seek not only our own benefit.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.