Philippians 2:21
For all seeke their owne, and not that which is Iesus Christes.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
In Context
20For I haue no man like minded, who will faithfully care for your matters.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6Yet in the three and twentieth yeere of King Iehoash the Priestes had not mended that which was decayed in the Temple.
Malachi 1:10Who is there euen among you, that would shut the doores? and kindle not fire on mine altar in vaine, I haue no pleasure in you, sayeth the Lord of hostes, neither will I accept an offering at your hande.
Luke 9:57And it came to passe that as they went in the way, a certaine man said vnto him, I will follow thee, Lord, whithersoeuer thou goest.
Acts 13:13Nowe when Paul and they that were with him were departed by shippe from Paphus, they came to Perga a citie of Pamphylia: then Iohn departed from them, and returned to Hierusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no man seeke his owne, but euery man anothers wealth.
1 Corinthians 13:5It doeth no vncomely thing: it seeketh not her owne things: it is not prouoked to anger: it thinketh not euill:
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 →