Philippians 2:21
(for all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus).
Family 35 New Testament
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 else like-minded, who will be genuinely concerned about your welfare
22But you know the proof of him, that as a son with his father he slaved with me for the Gospel.
Cross References
Luke 9:57Now as they journeyed on the road, it happened that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow you wherever you go.”
Acts 13:13Then Paul and his party set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphilia (here John left them and returned to Jerusalem).
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.
1 Corinthians 13:5is not indecent, is not self-seeking, is not ‘short-fused’, is not malicious;
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 →