Romans 15:3

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Romans 15:3

For euen Christ pleased not himselfe, but as it is written, The reproches of them that reproched thee, fell on mee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, "THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For Christ did not give pleasure to himself, but, as it is said, The bitter words of those who were angry with you came on me.
- Basic English Bible

For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: "The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me."
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

For the Christ also did not please himself; but according as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproach thee have fallen upon me.
- Darby Bible

For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

For even Christ didn't please himself. But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Romans 15:3

Wesley's Notes for Romans 15:3


15:3 But bore not only the infirmities, but reproaches, of his brethren; and so fulfilled that scripture. #Psa 69:9|



People's Bible Notes for Romans 15:3


Ro 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself. Our duty to others is enforced by the example of Christ. He forgot himself in his work of saving men. As it is written. In Ps 69:9. The passage affirms that the Messiah, instead of pleasing himself, became the subject of "the reproaches of them who reproached" his Father.

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