Philippians 2:21
for all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
In Context
20for I have no one of a kindred spirit who will sincerely care for your condition:
Cross References
Luke 9:57And it came to pass, as they were going on their journey, that a certain man said to him: Lord, I will follow thee wherever thou shalt go.
Acts 13:13And Paul and his companions put to sea from Paphos, and went to Perga in Pamphylia. But John withdrew from them, and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own, but each the welfare of the other.
1 Corinthians 13:5does nothing unbecoming, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no 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 →