1 Corinthians 10:24
Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
In Context
25Whatever meat may be had at the public market, take as food without question of right or wrong;
Cross References
Romans 15:1We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves.
1 Corinthians 10:33Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.
2 Corinthians 12:14This is now the third time that I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a trouble to you: my desire is for you, not for your property: for it is not the children's business to make store for their fathers, but the fathers for the children.
Philippians 2:21For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:24-33
Christian Liberty. ( a. d. 57.) 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 28… Read the whole commentary →