Romans 15:3
New International Version
For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”

New Living Translation
For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”

English Standard Version
For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”

Berean Standard Bible
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

Berean Literal Bible
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it has been written: "The reproaches of those reproaching You have fallen on Me."

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

New King James Version
For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me.”

New American Standard Bible
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “THE TAUNTS OF THOSE WHO TAUNT YOU HAVE FALLEN ON ME.”

NASB 1995
For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME.”

NASB 1977
For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED THEE FELL UPON ME.”

Legacy Standard Bible
For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME.”

Amplified Bible
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).”

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.

American Standard Version
For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.

Contemporary English Version
Even Christ did not try to please himself. But as the Scriptures say, "The people who insulted you also insulted me."

English Revised Version
For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Christ did not think only of himself. Rather, as Scripture says, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."

Good News Translation
For Christ did not please himself. Instead, as the scripture says, "The insults which are hurled at you have fallen on me."

International Standard Version
For even the Messiah did not please himself. Instead, as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."

Majority Standard Bible
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”

NET Bible
For even Christ did not please himself, but just as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."

New Heart English Bible
For even Christ did not please himself. But, as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you fell on me."

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

Weymouth New Testament
For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me."

World English Bible
For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for even the Christ did not please Himself, but according as it has been written: “The reproaches of those reproaching You fell on Me”;

Berean Literal Bible
For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it has been written: "The reproaches of those reproaching You have fallen on Me."

Young's Literal Translation
for even the Christ did not please himself, but, according as it hath been written, 'The reproaches of those reproaching Thee fell upon me;'

Smith's Literal Translation
For Christ also pleased not himself, but as has been written, The reproaches of them reproaching thee fell upon me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For even Christ did not please himself, but as it was written: “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell upon me.”

New American Bible
For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you fall upon me.”

New Revised Standard Version
For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For even Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, The reproaches of those who reproached you have fallen on me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because even The Messiah did not please himself, but according to what is written: “The reproach of those reviling you fell upon me.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For the Christ did not please himself; but as it is written: The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell on me.

Godbey New Testament
for Christ did not please himself; but, as has been written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

Haweis New Testament
For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”

Mace New Testament
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."

Weymouth New Testament
For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure. His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed to Thee have fallen on me."

Worrell New Testament
for even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it has been written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on Me."

Worsley New Testament
For Christ also pleased not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Accept One Another
2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.” 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.…

Cross References
Psalm 69:9
because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

Philippians 2:5-8
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. ...

1 Peter 2:21-23
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.

Isaiah 53:3-5
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.

Matthew 26:39
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.”

John 5:30
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.

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.

Hebrews 12:2-3
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.

2 Corinthians 8:9
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.

Mark 10:45
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.”

John 13:14-15
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.

1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

Isaiah 50:6
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.

Matthew 27:39-44
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, ...

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Christ.

Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required…

Matthew 26:39,42
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

John 4:34
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

The.

Psalm 69:9,20
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me…

Psalm 89:50,51
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people; …

Matthew 10:25
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?

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Romans 15
1. The strong must bear with the weak.
2. We must not please ourselves;
3. for Christ did not so;
7. but receive one another, as Christ did us all;
8. both Jews and Gentiles;
15. Paul excuses his writing;
28. and promises to see them;
30. and requests their prayers.














For even Christ
This phrase emphasizes the supreme example of Jesus Christ, who is the central figure of the Christian faith. The Greek word for "Christ" is "Χριστός" (Christos), meaning "Anointed One." In the historical context, the title "Christ" signifies Jesus as the Messiah, the one chosen by God to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Testament. The use of "even" underscores the humility and selflessness of Christ, who, despite His divine nature, chose to serve others rather than seek His own pleasure.

did not please Himself
The Greek word for "please" is "ἀρέσκω" (areskō), which means to accommodate oneself to the desires of others. This phrase highlights the self-denial and sacrificial nature of Jesus' mission. In a world that often prioritizes self-gratification, Christ's example serves as a powerful reminder of the call to live for the benefit of others. Historically, this reflects the counter-cultural message of the early Christian community, which valued humility and service over personal gain.

but as it is written
This phrase introduces a quotation from the Old Testament, indicating the fulfillment of Scripture in the life and actions of Jesus. The use of "it is written" (Greek: "γέγραπται," gegraptai) is a common formula in the New Testament, signifying the authority and enduring truth of the Scriptures. This connection to the Old Testament roots the Christian faith in a long-standing tradition and underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout history.

The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me
This quotation is from Psalm 69:9, a Messianic psalm that prophetically speaks of the suffering of the righteous servant. The Greek word for "insults" is "ὀνειδισμός" (oneidismos), meaning reproach or reviling. This phrase captures the essence of Christ's vicarious suffering, where He bore the scorn and rejection meant for others. Historically, this reflects the reality of Jesus' earthly ministry, where He faced opposition and hostility from those who rejected His message. Scripturally, it points to the fulfillment of prophecy and the depth of Christ's identification with humanity's plight. This profound act of taking on the insults meant for others is a testament to His love and commitment to God's redemptive mission.

(3) The reproaches. . . .--Literally, after the LXX. version of Psalm 69:9, 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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

even
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Christ
Χριστὸς (Christos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

{did} not
οὐχ (ouch)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: 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
Strong's 700: 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
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: 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
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

“The
Οἱ (Hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 3680: Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely.

of those who
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 3679: To reproach, revile, upbraid. From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt.

You
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

have fallen
ἐπέπεσαν (epepesan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1968: To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.

on
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

Me.”
ἐμέ (eme)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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