1 Corinthians 10:24
No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
In Context
25Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,
Cross References
Romans 15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 10:33as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.
2 Corinthians 12:14See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
Philippians 2:21For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
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 →