Philippians 2:21
For they all seek their own interests, not the things of Jesus Christ.
Unlocked Literal 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 else with his same attitude, who is truly anxious for you.
22But you know his worth, because as a child serves his father, so he served with me in the gospel.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6But by the twenty-third year of King Joash, the priests had not repaired anything in the temple.
Malachi 1:10“Oh, if only there were one of you who would shut the temple gates, so that you might not light fires on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you,” says Yahweh of hosts, “and I will not accept any offering from your hand.
Luke 9:57As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
Acts 13:13Now Paul and his friends set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. But John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24No one should seek his own good. Instead, each one should seek the good of his neighbor.
1 Corinthians 13:5or rude. It is not self-serving. It is not easily angered, nor does it keep a count 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 →