1 Corinthians 10:24

Let, no one, be seeking, what concerneth himself, but that which concerneth some one else.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.

In Context

23All things are allowable—but, not all things, are profitable,—all things are allowable—but, not all things, upbuild.

25Whatsoever, in the market, is sold, eat,—asking no question, for conscience sake;

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Cross References

Romans 15:1We are bound, however, we, who are strong, the weakness of them who are not strong to be bearing, and not, unto ourselves, to give pleasure.

1 Corinthians 10:33Even as, I also, in all things do please all, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved.

2 Corinthians 12:14Lo! this third time, I am holding myself, in readiness, to come unto you, and I will not allow myself to be a burden; for I seek not yours, but you;—for, the children, ought not to lay up, for the parents, but the parents for the children;—

Philippians 2:21For, they all, their own things, do seek, not the things 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 →

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