Romans 15:3
Because the Meshiha also pleased not himself; but as it is written, The reproach of thy reproachers hath fallen upon me.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
2But let every one of us please his neighbour in good things as unto edification.
Cross References
Matthew 10:25It sufficeth the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If the master of the house they have called Beelzebub, how much more his house-sons!
Matthew 26:42Again he went the second time, and prayed, and said, My Father, if it be not possible for this cup to pass, unless I drink it, be done thy will!
John 5:30I CANNOT of the will of myself do any thing; but as I hear I judge, and my judgment is just; for I seek not my will, but the will of Him who sent me.
John 8:29And he who sent me is with me: my Father hath not left me alone; for whatever is pleasing to him I do at all time.
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 →