Philippians 2:21
for all of them are seeking their own things, not those of Christ Jesus.
Noyes Bible
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 have a true concern for your state;
22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son serves a father, he served with me for the gospel.
Cross References
Malachi 1:10O that some one of you would close the doors, That ye might not kindle the fire upon mine altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, saith Jehovah of hosts, Neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Luke 9:57And as they were traveling on the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wherever thou goest.
Acts 13:13And Paul and his company, having put to sea from Paphos, came to Perga in Pamphylia. But John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own pleasure, but the good of others.
1 Corinthians 13:5doth not behave herself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, maketh no account of an injury,
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 →