Philippians 2:21
For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.
Bible in Basic English
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 of like mind who will truly have care for you.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6But in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash, the priests had not made good the damaged parts of the house.
Malachi 1:10If only there was one among you who would see that the doors were shut, so that you might not put a light to the fire on my altar for nothing! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of armies, and I will not take an offering from your hands.
Luke 9:57And when they were on the way, a certain man said to him, I will come after you wherever you go.
Acts 13:13Then Paul and those who were with him went by ship from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia: and there John went away from them and came back to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.
1 Corinthians 13:5Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of 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 →