Philippians 2:21

They are all pursuing their own aims and not those 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 but him to send – no one of kindred spirit who would take the same genuine interest in your welfare.

22But you know what Timothy has proved himself to be, and how, like a child working for his father, he worked hard with me in spreading the good news.

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Cross References

Malachi 1:10“If only one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you could not kindle useless fires on my altar! I have no pleasure in you,” says the Lord of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hand.

Luke 9:57And, while they were on their way, a man said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”

Acts 13:13After this, Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and went to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them and returned to Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 10:24A person must not study their own interests, but the interests of others.

1 Corinthians 13:5love is never self-seeking, never provoked, never reckons up her wrongs;

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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