Philippians 2:21
For all seek the things that are their own; not the things that are Jesus Christ's.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 so of the same mind, who with sincere affection is solicitous for you.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6Now till the three and twentieth year of king Joas, the priests did not make the repairs of the temple.
Malachi 1:10Who is there among you, that will shut the doors, and will kindle the fire on my altar gratis? I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord of hosts: and I will not receive a gift of your hand.
Luke 9:57And it came to pass, as they walked in the way, that a certain man said to him: I will follow thee withersoever thou goest.
Acts 13:13Now when Paul and they that were with him had sailed from Paphos, they came to Perge in Pamphylia. And John departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no man seek his own, but that which is another's.
1 Corinthians 13:5Is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh 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 →