Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
In Context
22But ye know the proof I have had of him, that as son with a father he served with me in the gospel.
Cross References
Luke 9:57And as they were going by the way, there was one said to Him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest:
Acts 13:13Now Paul and those that were with him loosing from Paphos, came to Perga in Pamphylia: but John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 10:24Let no one seek his own only, but every one another's benefit.
1 Corinthians 13:5doth not behave indecently, is not selfish, is not easily provoked,
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 →