1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no man seek his own, but that which is another's.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
In Context
23All things are lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
25Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, eat; asking no question for conscience' sake.
Cross References
Romans 15:1Now we that are stronger, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 10:33As I also in all things please all men, not seeking that which is profitable to myself, but to many, that may be saved.
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold now the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burthensome unto you. For I seek not the things that are yours, but you. For neither ought the children to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
Philippians 2:21For all seek the things that are their own; not the things that are Jesus Christ's.
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 →