1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no man seek his own gratification, but every one another’s good.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
In Context
25Every thing which is sold in the shambles eat, asking no question for conscience sake;
Cross References
Romans 15:1WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.
1 Corinthians 10:33even as I please all men, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they may be saved.
2 Corinthians 12:14Lo! I hold myself ready the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for their parents, but the parents for the children.
Philippians 2:21For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 10:24-33
Christian Liberty. ( a. d. 57.) 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. 28… Read the whole commentary →