Romans 15:3

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Romans 15:3

For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written [in Scripture], “The reproaches of those who reproached You (the Father) fell on Me (the Son).”

Psalm 69:9

For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

“I can do nothing on my own initiative or authority. Just as I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just (fair, righteous, unbiased), because I do not seek My own will, but only the will of Him who sent Me.

Psalm 69:20

Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.

John 6:38

For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

Philippians 2:8

After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Psalm 40:6-8

Sacrifice and meal offering You do not desire, nor do You delight in them;
You have opened my ears and given me the capacity to hear [and obey Your word];
Burnt offerings and sin offerings You do not require.

Psalm 89:50-51

Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants [scorned, insulted, and disgraced];
How I bear in my heart the reproach of all the many peoples,

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the bond-servant like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul (Satan), how much more [will they speak evil of] the members of his household.

Matthew 26:39

And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible [that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 26:42

He went away a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

John 4:34

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to completely finish His work.

John 8:29

And He who sent Me is [always] with Me; He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”

John 12:27-28

“Now My soul is troubled and deeply distressed; what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour [of trial and agony]’? But it is for this [very] purpose that I have come to this hour [this time and place].

John 14:30-31

I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of the world (Satan) is coming. And he has no claim on Me [no power over Me nor anything that he can use against Me];

John 15:10

If you keep My commandments and obey My teaching, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

John 15:24

If I had not done among them the works (attesting miracles) which no one else [ever] did, they would not have [the guilt of their] sin; but now [the fact is that] they have both seen [these works] and have hated Me [and continue to hate Me] and My Father as well.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Romans 15:3

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

Christ

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General references

Psalm 89:50

1 Corinthians 10:33

Philippians 2:5

Bible References

Christ

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to completely finish His work.

For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

And He who sent Me is [always] with Me; He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”

I will not speak with you much longer, for the ruler of the world (Satan) is coming. And he has no claim on Me [no power over Me nor anything that he can use against Me];

If you keep My commandments and obey My teaching, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

The

For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants [scorned, insulted, and disgraced];
How I bear in my heart the reproach of all the many peoples,

General references

Remember, O Lord, the reproach of Your servants [scorned, insulted, and disgraced];
How I bear in my heart the reproach of all the many peoples,

just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.

Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],