Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own things, not the things of Jesus Christ.
Darby Translation
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 like-minded who will care with genuine feeling how ye get on.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6And it was [so that] in the twenty-third year of king Jehoash, the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house.
Malachi 1:10Who is there among you that would even shut the doors? and ye would not kindle [fire] on mine altar for nothing. I have no delight in you, saith Jehovah of hosts, neither will I accept an oblation at your hand.
Luke 9:57And it came to pass as they went in the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest, Lord.
Acts 13:13And having sailed from Paphos, Paul and his company came to Perga of Pamphylia; and John separated from them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own [advantage], but that of the other.
1 Corinthians 13:5does not behave in an unseemly manner, does not seek what is its own, is not quickly provoked, does not impute 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 →