Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 sincerely care for your state.
22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child with a father, he served with me for the gospel.
Cross References
Luke 9:57And as they were going in the way, a certain one said to him: I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
Acts 13:13And Paul and his companions, having put to sea from Paphos, came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own, but his neighbor's good.
1 Corinthians 13:5does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not its own, is not easily provoked, imputes 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 →