Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own interests, not the things of Christ Jesus.
English Majority Text (NT)
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 be genuinely concerned about your circumstances.
Cross References
Luke 9:57Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.”
Acts 13:13Now Paul and his companions put to sea from Paphos, and came to Perga of Pamphylia; But John deserted them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own concerns, but let each one seek another's concern.
1 Corinthians 13:5does not behave disgracefully, does not seek its own, is not provoked to anger, thinks 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 →