Philippians 2:4

and one and all should consider, not only their own interests, but also the interests of others.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

In Context

3Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,

5Let the spirit of Christ Jesus be yours also.

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Cross References

Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.

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 10:24A man must not study his own interests, but the interests of others.

1 Corinthians 12:22No! Those parts of the body that seem naturally the weaker are indispensable;

2 Corinthians 6:3Never do we put an obstacle in any one’s way, that no fault may be found with our ministry.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:2-12

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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