Reproach

The Hebrew and Greek words translated in the KJV as reproach contain the idea of shame, disgrace, reviling, upbraiding, chiding, and casting into the teeth. All reproach is for Christ's sake, as He is God, and as He is in the flesh the Word and revelation of God. When the people of God are reproached, it is for Christ's sake; it is because Christ is seen in them. Christ was reviled because all the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him bodily, and He left behind a certain measure of reproach for...