Romans 15:3

For even Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach did not please himself; but, as it is written, V'CHERPOT CHORPECHA NAF'LU ALAI (The reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me). + 15:3 Ps 69:9 [10]

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

In Context

2Let each of us please his re'a with a view to what is beneficial, for upbuilding.

4For as much as was written beforehand was written for our limudei kodesh, in order that through savlanut and through the nechamah of the Kitvei Hakodesh we might hold fast tikvah (hope).

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Cross References

Psalms 40:6Many, O Hashem Elohai, 1 are Thy wonderful works which Thou hast done, 1 and Thy thoughts which are to us-ward; 1 they cannot be recounted unto Thee; 1 if I would declare and speak of them, 1 they are more than can be numbered. 1

Psalms 69:20Thou hast known the cherpah (scorn) I bear, and my shame, and my dishonor; 1 mine adversaries are all before Thee. 1

Matthew 10:25It is enough for the talmid that he be like his Rebbe, and the eved like his Baal Bayit. If they called the Baal Bayit Baal-zibbul, how much more the anashim (men) in his bais.

Matthew 26:42Again, for a second time, having left, he davened, saying, Avi, if it is not possible for this to pass by except I drink it, let yeaseh rtzonechah (your will be done). + 26:42 Mt 6:10

John 5:30I am not able to do from myself anything. As I hear I judge, and mine is mishpat tzedek, + 5:30 Isa 28:6 because I do not seek my own ratzon (will) but the ratzon (will) of the One having sent me. + 5:30 Num 16:28

John 8:29And the One having sent me is with me. + 8:29 Prov 8:30 He did not leave me alone, because I always do the things that please Him. + 8:29 Prov 8:30; Isa 50:5; 43:10 TARGUM HASHIVIM

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:2-5

Condescension and Self-denial; Tenderness and Generosity. ( a. d. 58.) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. The… Read the whole commentary →

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