1. Romains 15:3 (NEG79)
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Why does Paul underline the reference to Christ with a quote from the Old Testament?

Romains 15:3 (NEG79)

3 Car Christ n'a pas cherché ce qui lui plaisait, mais, selon qu'il est écrit:Les outrages de ceux qui t'insultent sont tombés sur moi.

When a text from the Old Testament is quoted, it wants to remind you of the whole passage from which the text comes. The passage is Psalm 69:1–36, which speaks impressively about Jesus' suffering for us and His work for us. He was not selfish.

Psalm 69 is quoted often in the New Testament. Psalm 69:5 is quoted in John 15:22–25; Psalm 69:10 is quoted in John 2:17 en here in Romans 15:3; Psalm 69:22 is quoted in Matthew 27:34, Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:23; John 19:28–29.