Philippians 2:21

Everybody concerns himself about his own interests, not about those of Jesus Christ.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

In Context

20For I have no one likeminded with him, who will cherish a genuine care for you.

22But you know Timothy's approved worth--how, like a child working with his father, he has served with me in furtherance of the Good News.

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Cross References

Luke 9:57And, as they proceeded on their way, a man came to Him and said, "I will follow you wherever you go."

Acts 13:13From Paphos, Paul and his party put out to sea and sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. John, however, left them and returned to Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one be for ever seeking his own good, but let each seek that of his fellow man.

1 Corinthians 13:5She does not behave unbecomingly, nor seek to aggrandize herself, nor blaze out in passionate anger, nor brood over wrongs.

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 →

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