KJV ORIGINAL
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Even Jesus didn't live for himself — he took on all the hate and criticism that was meant for God, just like the scriptures said would happen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
If Jesus put others before himself, we can definitely learn to do the same.
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