Romans 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me. I. ITS EXEMPLIFICATION. 1. He had the right to please Himself. 2. He ceded it. (1) Seeking not His own case. (2) Bearing the reproach of others. 3. For the benefit of mankind. II. ITS DESIGN. 1. For faith. 2. For imitation. 3. For motive. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. |
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