Romans 15:3

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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

The

Matthew 10:25

John 15:24

General references

1 Corinthians 10:33

Philippians 2:5

Bible References

Christ

Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

Jesus said to them, my meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Of my self I can do nothing: according to my instructions I judge: and my judgment is just; because I do not consult my own will, but the will of the father who hath sent me.

for I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.

he that sent me, is with me: the father hath not left me alone, for I always do what is agreeable to him.

"Now is my soul troubled; what! shall I say, father, save me from this concern? but for this cause am I come, even for this very concern.

for the prince of the world is coming:

your love to me will be in keeping my commandments: even as I love my father by keeping his commandments.

and his whole exterior showing nothing more than a meer man, he abased himself, and carried his submission so far as to die, even the death of the cross.

The

if the disciple fare as well as his master, and the servant as his lord, is not that sufficient? if they style the master of the house Beelzebub, much more will they call his domestics so.

if I had not done among them such works as no other ever did, they had been innocent: but though they have seen them, yet they hate both me and my father.

General references

thus I endeavour to be acceptable to all men in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of others, so as they may be saved.

for the same temper of mind ought to be in you as was in Christ Jesus: