Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 like minded with him, who will genuinely care for your affairs.
Cross References
Luke 9:57And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
Acts 13:13Hereupon sailing from Paphos, they who were about Paul came to Perga in Pamphylia: but John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no man seek his own gratification, but every one another’s good.
1 Corinthians 13:5doth not act unseemly, seeketh not her own advantage, is not passionate, thinketh no evil;
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 →