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Romans 15:3
For even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached Thee fell on Me.
For even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached Thee fell on Me.
Verse Romans 15:3. _FOR EVEN CHRIST PLEASED NOT HIMSELF_] Christ never acted as one who sought his _own ease_ or _profit_; he not only bore with the weakness, but with the insults, of his creatures;...
FOR EVEN CHRIST - The apostle proceeds, in his usual manner, to illustrate what he had said by the example of the Saviour. To a Christian, the example of the Lord Jesus will furnish the most ready, ce...
CHAPTER 15 _ 1. The Example of Christ. (Romans 15:1 .)_ 2. The Ministry of Christ. (Romans 15:8 .) 3. Paul's Personal Ministry. (Romans 15:14 .)...
HARMONY THROUGH SELF-RENOUNCEMENT. Romans 15:1 f. Strength carries with it the duty of bearing others-' weaknesses, not of pleasing oneself (_cf._ 1 Corinthians 10:33). The strong are men of robust fa...
It is the duty of us who are strong to bear the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves. Let each one of us please our neighbour, but always for his good and always for his...
THE MARKS OF THE FELLOWSHIP (Romans 15:1-6)...
CHRIST. App-98. NOT. App-105. REPROACHES... REPROACHED. revilings... reviled. Greek. _oneidism_. _s_, _oneidizo._ The insulting with opprobrious language, when used against Christ and His people. The...
_For even Christ_ Here first in the Epistle St Paul explicitly quotes the Lord's Example. He soon repeats the reference, Romans 15:7. The main burthen of the Epistle has been His Sacrifice; but the mo...
ΚΑῚ ΓᾺΡ Ὁ ΧΡΙΣΤῸΣ. Who is at once the standard and the inspiration of the Christian’s conduct. Ὁ ΧΡ. The Christ as we know Him in the life of Jesus. ἈΛΛᾺ ΚΑΘῺΣ ΓΈΓΡ. Psalms 69:9 : for constr. cf. Roma...
F. 12–15:13. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL SEEN IN ITS EFFECT UPON BOTH THE COMMON AND THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE OF CHRISTIANS. In this section S. Paul deals with the consequences of the principles he has worked...
The negative principle just laid down—of self-suppression in the interests of the weak—does not exhaust the Christian’s duty: there is a positive obligation to share his burdens and to consult his wis...
ΉΡΕΣΕΝ _aor. ind. act. от_ ΆΡΈΣΚΩ (G700) угождать, ΓΈΓΡΑΠΤΑΙ _perf. ind. pass. от_ ΓΡΆΦΩ (G1125) писать. _Perf._ указывает на длительный авторитет (ММ), ΌΝΕΙΔΙΣΜΌΣ (G3619) упрек, злословие, оскорбле...
DISCOURSE: 1919 SELF-DENYING LOVE INCULCATED Romans 15:1. _We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for...
AS IT IS WRITTEN— In Psalms 69:9. That this psalm was undoubtedly spoken of the Messiah, we learn from Romans 15:22 applied to Christ, John 19:28 and from the former part of the verse here cited; name...
_TEXT_ Romans 15:1-12. Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Romans 15:2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto ed...
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. FOR EVEN CHRIST PLEASED NOT (LIVED NOT TO PLEASE) HIMSELF; BUT, AS IT IS WRITTEN...
__ The Conduct of the Saints 1 Fellowship among God's saints should not be based on knowledge or ignorance. God receives us even when we are feeble in faith. We should not cut from our fellowship on...
15:3 written, (c-14) See Psalms 69:9 ....
JEW AND GENTILE ALIKE THE OBJECT OF GOD'S LOVE. THE APOSTLE'S PLANS 1-13. The subject of Romans 14 is continued. 'Strength' should be displayed in helping the 'weak' after Christ's example (Romans 15:...
From Psalms 69:9 : cp. 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:6. The Psalm describes the sufferings at the hands of the wicked of the righteous man. The words, therefore, are applicable to Christ above all....
PAUL’S LETTER TO THE *ROMANS ROMANS _HILDA BRIGHT AND KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 15 DO NOT TRY TO PLEASE YOURSELF 15:1-6 V1 Because we are strong, we should assist weak people. Our *faith is strong,...
THE REPROACHES.... — Literally, after the LXX. version of Psalms 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...
CHAPTER 30 THE SAME SUBJECT: THE LORD'S EXAMPLE: HIS RELATION TO US ALL Romans 15:1 THE large and searching treatment which the Apostle has already given to the right use of Christian Liberty, is y...
The fourteenth chapter has a certain completeness in itself, and we can understand that if the Epistle to the Romans was sent as a circular letter to different churches, some copies of it might have e...
καὶ γὰρ ὁ Χριστὸς κ. τ. λ. The duty of not pleasing ourselves is enforced by the example of Christ: He did not please Himself either. If this required proof, we might have expected Paul to prove it by...
FOLLOWING CHRIST IN PLEASING OTHERS Romans 15:1 This chapter is remarkable for its threefold designation of God. The God of patience and comfort, Romans 15:5; the God of hope, Romans 15:13; and the G...
The most powerful argument for Christian conduct is the example of Christ. He pleased not Himself. The injunction to receive one another is an injunction addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Throughout the...
(2) For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. (2) A confirmation taken from the example of Christ, who suffered all things, t...
Here, according to M. Renan, we return to the text of the copy addressed to the church of Rome; for, according to him, chap. 15 formed the conclusion of the Epistle destined for this church. If this v...
“ _Let every one of us please his neighbor in what is good to edification. For also Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me._ ” The γά...
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (2) Let everyone of us please his neighbor for his good to edification. (3) For even Christ pleased not...
The circumstances under which the epistle to the Romans was written gave occasion to the most thorough and comprehensive unfolding, not of the church, but of Christianity. No apostle had ever yet visi...
3._For even Christ pleased not himself, etc. _Since it is not right that a servant should refuse what his lord has himself undertaken, it would be very strange in us to wish an exemption from the duty...
These instructions close the epistle. From Romans 15:8, it is the exordium, the personal circumstances of the apostle, and salutations. In Verses 8 to 12 (Romans 15:8-12), he sums up his thoughts resp...
FOR EVEN CHRIST PLEASED NOT HIMSELF,.... He sought not his own ease, pleasure, profit, honour, and glory, but to do his Father's will and work, John 4:34; and he always did the things which pleased hi...
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. Ver. 3. _For even Christ_] And we should express him to the world, preach abroad hi...
_We then that are strong_ Who have attained a greater degree of knowledge in spiritual things, have a clearer judgment, and are free from these scruples; _ought to bear the infirmities of the weak_ To...
CHRIST PLEASED NOT HIMSELF; by staying in heaven and enjoying the glory he had with the Father; but he condescended, submitted to many privations, and made great sacrifices for the good of others. AS...
The subject of Romans 14:1 continues through verse 7 of Romans 15:1. We have seen first the Lord's authority in regard to men's consciences, then love toward our brethren a reason for considering thei...
Strong = can tell essential from non-essential Weak = can not tell the difference Strong should -- A. Bear the infirmities of the weak B. Not please self 2 All should please their neighbor This...
__ Romans 15:3 For Christ also pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell upon me. 'also pleased not himself' -'Summing up the life of Christ, Peter...
1-7 Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God, and the good of others. We must please our neighbour, for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and...
FOR EVEN CHRIST PLEASED NOT HIMSELF: he backs his exhortation in ROMANS 14:1, with an argument taken from the practice of our Lord himself, who is our perfect pattern, and hath left us an example, tha...
For Christ also pleased not himself [The strong ought to give way to the weak because strength can yield better than weakness, since in so doing it in no way violates conscience and because this forbe...
Romans 15:3 For G1063 even G2532 Christ G5547 not G3756 please G700 (G5656) Himself G1438 but G235 as...
THE STRONG SHOULD HELP THE WEAK, AND UNITY MUST BE FOREMOST (15:1-15:6). Paul now brings out the underlying lesson, that among believers those who are strong should have consideration for weaker broth...
‘For Christ also did not please himself, but, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” ' And in so pleasing others for the good of all, we will be following the examp...
3. _General Discussion of the Subject_, _passing over into Expressions of Christian Praise_. The section opens with a statement of the principle which should govern the strong brethren (Romans 15:1),...
Romans 15:3. FOR CHRIST ALSO, etc. ‘Also' is slightly preferable to ‘even.' ‘The example of Christ is for the believer the new law to be made real (Galatians 6:2); hence the _for also_ ' (Godet). BUT...
PLEASED NOT HIMSELF (ουχ εαυτω ηρεσεν). Aorist active indicative of αρεσκω with the usual dative. The supreme example for Christians. See Romans 14:15. He quotes Psalms 69:9 (Messianic Psalm) and r...
Romans 15:1 Against Self-pleasing. I. We ought not to please ourselves. "We": who are the we? Christians, but not that alone. Among Christians, the strong. "We that are strong." The strength here ind...
Romans 15:2 Christ not Pleasing Himself Christian and Social Tolerance. I. Note, first, the rule of forbearance as laid down by the Apostle. We have to learn that, within the limits of what is not po...
Romans 15:1. _We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves._ When we are free from scruples upon any point, and feel that there are things that we ma...
CONTENTS: Jewish and Gentile believers under one salvation. Paul speaks of His ministry and coming journey. CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Paul, Isaiah. CONCLUSION: The self-denial of our Lord...
Romans 15:4. _Whatsoever things were written afore-time,_ by Moses and the prophets concerning Christ, and the calling of the gentiles, were written in order to afford us the greatest comfort, by demo...
FOR CHRIST. He set the example for us by his action. INSTEAD. Paul quotes Psalms 69:9 Septuagint to prove this. The pain, torture, and shame Christ experienced in the process of fulfilling God's will,...
_We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves._ THE WEAK AND THE STRONG This noble aphorism contains the highest philosophy and the purest religion....
_Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification._ THE CHARACTER OF CHRISTIAN COURTESY The great aim of the gospel is to raise our views and desires above this life, and furnish...
_For even Christ pleased not Himself._ THE SELF-DENIAL OF CHRIST I. Its exemplification. 1. He had the right to please Himself. 2. He ceded it. (1) Seeking not His own case. (2) Bearing the repr...
ROMANS—NOTE ON ROMANS 15:1 CHRIST is the supreme example of strengthening others and living for the glory of God. Paul quotes Psalms 69:9 to make this point....
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Romans 15:1.—We who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to be self-pleasers. Romans 15:2. LET EVERY ONE OF US PLEASE HIS NEIGHBOUR.—Not for mere gratificat...
EXPOSITION ROMANS 16:1 IV. SUPPLEMENTARY. Questions have been raised and much discussed as to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16., with the rest of the Epistle. The facts and the o...
Shall we turn to the fifteenth chapter of Paul's epistle to the Romans. In the fourteenth chapter Paul was dealing with the subject of walking in love within the body of Christ. Recognizing that we ha...
John 12:27; John 12:28; John 14:30; John 14:31; John 15:10;...
But bore not only the infirmities, but reproaches, of his brethren; and so fulfilled that scripture. Psalms 69:9...