Philippians 2:21

for the whole seek their own things, not the things of Christ Jesus,

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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 the things concerning you,

22and you know his proof, that as a child [serves] a father, he served with me in regard to the good news;

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Cross References

2 Kings 12:6And it comes to pass, in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash, the priests have not strengthened the breach of the house,

Malachi 1:10“Who [is] even among you, || And he shuts the double doors? Indeed, you do not kindle My altar for nothing, || I have no pleasure in you,” said YHWH of Hosts, || “And I do not accept a present of your hand.

Luke 9:57And it came to pass, as they are going on in the way, a certain one said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You may go, Lord”;

Acts 13:13And those around Paul having set sail from Paphos, came to Perga of Pamphylia, and John having departed from them, turned back to Jerusalem,

1 Corinthians 10:24let no one seek his own—but each another’s.

1 Corinthians 13:5does not act unseemly, does not seek its own things, is not provoked, does not impute 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 →

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