Verse 3

Romans 15:3

World English Bible

3 For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
Original Language Text
greek
καὶ γὰρ ὁ Χριστὸς οὐχ ἑαυτῷ ἤρεσεν· ἀλλὰ καθὼς γέγραπται· Οἱ ὀνειδισμοὶ τῶν ὀνειδιζόντων σε ἐπέπεσαν ἐπ’ ἐμέ.
English Translation
For even Christ did not please himself, but as it is written: "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell upon me."
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 15 Context
1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Focus ↗
2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. Focus ↗
3 For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproache...
4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through perseverance and... Focus ↗
5 Now the God (Elohim) of perseverance and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with... Focus ↗
6 that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God (Elohim) and Father of our Lord Yashua (... Focus ↗
7 Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God (Elohim). Focus ↗
8 Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God (Elohim), tha... Focus ↗
9 and that the Gentiles might glorify God (Elohim) for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore will I... Focus ↗
10 Again he says, “Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.” Focus ↗
11 Again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Let all the peoples praise him.” Focus ↗
12 Again, Isaiah says, “There will be the root of Jesse, he who arises to rule over the Gentiles; in hi... Focus ↗
13 Now may the God (Elohim) of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound i... Focus ↗
14 I myself am also persuaded about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled... Focus ↗
15 But I write the more boldly to you in part, as reminding you, because of the grace that was given to... Focus ↗
16 that I should be a servant of Christ Yashua (Jesus) to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the Good... Focus ↗
17 I have therefore my boasting in Christ Yashua (Jesus) in things pertaining to God (Elohim). Focus ↗
18 For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obed... Focus ↗
19 in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God (Elohim)’s Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, an... Focus ↗
20 yes, making it my aim to preach the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not... Focus ↗
21 But, as it is written, “They will see, to whom no news of him came. They who haven’t heard will unde... Focus ↗
22 Therefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you, Focus ↗
23 but now, no longer having any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come... Focus ↗
24 whenever I travel to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helpe... Focus ↗
25 But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. Focus ↗
26 For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poo... Focus ↗
27 Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made... Focus ↗
28 When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of... Focus ↗
29 I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Good News of Chr... Focus ↗
30 Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Yashua (Jesus) Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you... Focus ↗
31 that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have fo... Focus ↗
32 that I may come to you in joy through the will of God (Elohim), and together with you, find rest. Focus ↗
33 Now the God (Elohim) of peace be with you all. Amen. Focus ↗