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As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.” <a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” <a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.” <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it has been written: "The reproaches of those reproaching You have fallen on Me." <a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a> For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. <a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a> For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.” <a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “THE TAUNTS OF THOSE WHO TAUNT YOU HAVE FALLEN ON ME.” <a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, &#8220THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED THEE FELL UPON ME.” <a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME.” <a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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).” <a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For even Christ did not please himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me. <a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me. <a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me. <a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even Christ did not try to please himself. But as the Scriptures say, "The people who insulted you also insulted me." <a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me. <a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Christ did not think only of himself. Rather, as Scripture says, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." <a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> For Christ did not please himself. Instead, as the scripture says, "The insults which are hurled at you have fallen on me." <a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> For even the Messiah did not please himself. Instead, as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." <a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: ?The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.? <a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a> For even Christ did not please himself, but just as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." <a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For even Christ did not please himself. But, as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you fell on me." <a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me." <a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a> For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for even the Christ did not please Himself, but according as it has been written: “The reproaches of those reproaching You fell on Me”; <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it has been written: "The reproaches of those reproaching You have fallen on Me." <a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for even the Christ did not please himself, but, according as it hath been written, 'The reproaches of those reproaching Thee fell upon me;' <a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Christ also pleased not himself, but as has been written, The reproaches of them reproaching thee fell upon me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me. <a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For even Christ did not please himself, but as it was written: “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell upon me.” <a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a> For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you fall upon me.” <a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For even Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, The reproaches of those who reproached you have fallen on me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because even The Messiah did not please himself, but according to what is written: “The reproach of those reviling you fell upon me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For the Christ did not please himself; but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell on me. <a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> for Christ did not please himself; but, as has been written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. <a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, ?The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.?<RX 19.69.9> <a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for even Christ did not consult his own satisfaction; but as it is written, "the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me." <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me." <a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it has been written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on Me." <a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For Christ also pleased not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me." <a href="/parallel/romans/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3590" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Accept One Another</a> …2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">did not</a> <a href="/greek/700.htm" title="700: ēresen (V-AIA-3S) -- To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.">please</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautō (RefPro-DM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">Himself,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: gegraptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">it is written:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">“The</a> <a href="/greek/3680.htm" title="3680: oneidismoi (N-NMP) -- Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely.">insults</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of those who</a> <a href="/greek/3679.htm" title="3679: oneidizontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To reproach, revile, upbraid. From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt.">insult</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">You</a> <a href="/greek/1968.htm" title="1968: epepesan (V-AIA-3P) -- To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.">have fallen</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.”</a> 4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a> because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a> Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: / Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. ... <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-23</a> For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-5</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/john/5-30.htm">John 5:30</a> I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a> For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2-3</a> Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a> For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” <a href="/john/13-14.htm">John 13:14-15</a> So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. / I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you. <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6</a> Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-44</a> And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” / In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, ... <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a> Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me.Christ.<a href="/psalms/40-6.htm">Psalm 40:6-8</a> Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required… <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39,42</a> And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt… <a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a> Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.The.<a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9,20</a> For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me… <a href="/psalms/89-50.htm">Psalm 89:50,51</a> Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people; … <a href="/matthew/10-25.htm">Matthew 10:25</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/23-4.htm">Insult</a> <a href="/john/9-28.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Please</a> <a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/matthew/27-44.htm">Reproaches</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Words</a> <a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-8.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Insult</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Please</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Reproached</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Reproaches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Words</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div>1. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a> 2. <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a> 7. <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a> 30. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For even Christ did not please Himself This phrase highlights the selflessness of Christ, emphasizing His role as a servant. In the context of the Roman church, this serves as a model for believers to prioritize others over personal desires. The Gospels frequently depict Jesus as one who came to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>), and His life exemplifies humility and obedience to the Father's will (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>). This self-denial is a call for Christians to emulate Christ's example in their interactions with others, promoting unity and love within the body of Christ.but as it is written: This introduction to a quotation underscores the authority of Scripture. Paul often uses Old Testament references to validate his teachings, showing continuity between the Old and New Testaments. This method of teaching was common in Jewish tradition, where the Scriptures were the foundation for understanding God's will and actions. By using this phrase, Paul connects the life and mission of Jesus to the prophetic writings, affirming that Christ's actions were in fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.“The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.” This quotation is from <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a>, a Messianic psalm that portrays the suffering of a righteous servant. In its original context, the psalmist expresses the burden of bearing reproach for God's sake. Paul applies this to Christ, who bore the scorn and rejection of humanity as part of His redemptive work. This connection to the psalm highlights Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the suffering servant motif found throughout the Old Testament, particularly in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>. It also reflects the idea of substitutionary atonement, where Christ takes upon Himself the consequences of sin and rebellion against God. This passage encourages believers to endure hardships for the sake of the Gospel, knowing that Christ has already borne the ultimate insult and suffering on their behalf.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a> The central figure of Christianity, Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth to fulfill God's plan of salvation. In this verse, His selflessness and willingness to bear reproach for others is highlighted. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the Book of Romans. He wrote this letter to the believers in Rome to explain the righteousness that comes from God and to encourage unity among Jewish and Gentile Christians. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers. The church in Rome was diverse, and Paul sought to address issues of unity and mutual acceptance. 4. <a href="/topical/o/old_testament_scripture.htm">Old Testament Scripture</a> Paul quotes from <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a>, a Messianic psalm that speaks of the suffering and zeal of the Messiah. This connection underscores the fulfillment of prophecy in Christ's life. 5. <a href="/topical/i/insults_and_reproach.htm">Insults and Reproach</a> The verse references the insults directed at God, which Christ bore on behalf of humanity. This highlights the theme of sacrificial love and endurance in the face of opposition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ's_example_of_selflessness.htm">Christ's Example of Selflessness</a> Jesus Christ did not seek to please Himself but chose to bear the burdens and insults of others. As believers, we are called to emulate His selflessness in our interactions with others. <a href="/topical/b/bearing_reproach_for_the_sake_of_unity.htm">Bearing Reproach for the Sake of Unity</a> Just as Christ bore insults for the sake of God's glory, we are encouraged to endure challenges and differences within the church to promote unity and harmony among believers. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_scripture_in_christ.htm">The Fulfillment of Scripture in Christ</a> The reference to <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a> highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in Jesus' life. This serves as a reminder of the reliability and continuity of God's Word. <a href="/topical/l/living_for_the_glory_of_god.htm">Living for the Glory of God</a> Our actions and attitudes should reflect a desire to glorify God rather than seeking personal gratification. This involves sacrificial love and service to others. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_suffering.htm">Encouragement in Suffering</a> Christ's endurance of insults provides encouragement for believers facing persecution or hardship. We can find strength in His example and the promise of God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a> <a href="/q/what_is_christian_realism_theology.htm">What defines Christian Realism as a theological perspective?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_true_gospel.htm">What defines the true gospel?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'jesus_as_second_adam'.htm">What does 'Jesus as the Second Adam' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) The reproaches. . . .--Literally, after the LXX. version of <a href="/psalms/69-9.htm" title="For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen on me.">Psalm 69:9</a>, one of those Psalms of suffering which, like Isaiah 53, afford a type of the sufferings of the Messiah.Reproached thee fell on me.--The insults directed against God Himself fell upon His servants. <a href="/commentaries/romans/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. {did} not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. please ἤρεσεν (ēresen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_700.htm">Strong's 700: </a> To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable. Himself, ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. it is written: γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. “The Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. insults ὀνειδισμοὶ (oneidismoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely. of those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. insult ὀνειδιζόντων (oneidizontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3679.htm">Strong's 3679: </a> To reproach, revile, upbraid. From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt. You σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. have fallen ἐπέπεσαν (epepesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Me.” ἐμέ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/15-3.htm">Romans 15:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:3 For even Christ didn't please himself (Rom. 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