1 Corinthians 10:24
A man must not study his own interests, but the interests of others.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
In Context
25Eat anything that is sold in the market, without making inquiries to satisfy your scruples;
Cross References
Romans 15:1We, the strong, ought to take on our own shoulders the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 10:33for I, also, try to please everybody in everything, not seeking my own advantage, but that of men in general, that they may be saved.
2 Corinthians 12:14Remember, this is the third time that I have made every preparation to come to see you, and I shall refuse to be a burden to you; I want, not your money, but you. It is not the duty of children to put by for their parents, but of parents to put by for their children.
Philippians 2:21They are all pursuing their own aims and not those 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 →