Romans 15:3
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. The strong ought to bear with the failures of the weak and not please themselves — Christ did not please himself. Paul's ambition to preach where Christ has not been named so as not to build on another's foundation. He …
Other Translations
For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.
for even the Christ did not please himself, but, according as it hath been written, `The reproaches of those reproaching Thee fell upon me;'
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.
Cross References
He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away …
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be …
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they …
Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty …
Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but …
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen …
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not …
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he …