Philippians 2:21
for they are all seeking their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
Montgomery 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 other like him with a genuine concern for your welfare,
Cross References
Luke 9:57As they were going on their way, a man came to him and said, "I will follow wherever you go."
Acts 13:13From Paphos Paul and his party set sail for Perga in Pamphylia; but John Mark left them and went back to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let not each one be always seeking his own, but rather his neighbor’s good.
1 Corinthians 13:5is not rude, nor selfish, nor easily provoked. Love bears no malice, never rejoices over wrong-doing,
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 →