Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
Webster 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 man like-minded, who will naturally care for your state.
22But ye know the proof of him, that as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
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 1:10Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought ? neither do ye kindle fire on my altar for naught. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
Luke 9:57And it came to pass, that as they were going in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
Acts 13:13Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth .
1 Corinthians 13:5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no 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 →