Philippians 2:21
For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
In Context
20For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.
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 1:10Oh that there were one among you that would shut the doors, that ye might not kindle fire on mine altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Luke 9:57And as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
Acts 13:13Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no man seek his own, but each his neighbour’s good.
1 Corinthians 13:5doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not 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 →