Philippians 2:21
For they all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
In Context
20I have no one else like-minded who will be genuinely concerned about your welfare.
Cross References
Luke 9:57As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow yoʋ wherever yoʋ go, Lord.”
Acts 13:13Then Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and went to Perga in Pamphylia, but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24No one should seek his own good, but each person should seek the good of others.
1 Corinthians 13:5or rude. It does not seek its own way, it is not irritable, and it keeps no record of 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 →