Philippians 2:21
For they all seek the things of themselves, not the things of Christ Jesus.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
In Context
20For I have no man like-minded who will genuinely care for the things about you.
22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child to a father, he served with me for the good-news.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6But it was so, that in the twenty-third year of king Joash the priests had not repaired the broken parts of the house.
Malachi 1:10Oh that there was among you who would shut the doors, that ye might not kindle my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, says LORD of hosts, nor will I accept an offering at your hand.
Luke 9:57And it came to pass while they went on the way, a certain man said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou may go, Lord.
Acts 13:13Now those around Paul, having launched from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia. But John, having departed from them, returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let not one man seek that of himself, but each man that of the other.
1 Corinthians 13:5It does not behave improperly, does not seek the things of itself, is not made sharp, does not contemplate evil,
Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:20-30
Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. ( a. d. 62.) 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. 23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. 24 But… Read the whole commentary →