Philippians 2:21
For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
New Heart English 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 like-minded, who will truly care about you.
Cross References
2 Kings 12:6But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house.
Malachi 1:10"Oh that there were one among you who would shut the doors, that you might not kindle fire on my altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you," says the Lord of hosts, "neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Luke 9:57As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go."
Acts 13:13Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own, but his neighbor's good.
1 Corinthians 13:5doesn't behave itself inappropriately, does not seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of 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 →