Romans 15:3

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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

2but let every one of us please our neighbor for his good, to his edification.

4For whatever things were written heretofore, were written for our instruction; that we through patience and the consolation of the scriptures might have hope.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:25it is sufficient sure for the disciple that he be treated as his master, and the servant as his lord. If then they call the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more his domestics?

Matthew 26:42And going away again, the second time He prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass from me, unless I drink it, thy will be done.

John 5:30I can do nothing of my self: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father that hath sent me.

John 8:29And He that sent me, is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I always do the things that are pleasing to Him.

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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