Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.

Bible References

Because

Psalm 22:6

But I am [treated as] a worm [insignificant and powerless] and not a man;
I am the scorn of men and despised by the people.
Psalm 44:22

But for Your sake we are killed all the day long;
We are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.
Jeremiah 15:15

O Lord, You know and understand;
Remember me [thoughtfully], take notice of me,
take vengeance for me on my persecutors.
Do not, in view of Your patience, take me away;
Know that for Your sake I endure [continual] rebuke and dishonor.
John 15:21
But they will do all these [hurtful] things to you for My name’s sake [because you bear My name and are identified with Me], for they do not know the One who sent Me.