Philippians 2:21

for the whole seek their own things, not the things of the Christ Jesus,

Young's Literal Translation

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 like-minded, who sincerely for the things concerning you will care,

22and the proof of him ye know, that as a child [serveth] a father, with me he did serve in regard to the good news;

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Cross References

2 Kings 12:6And it cometh to pass, in the twenty and third year of king Jehoash, the priests have not strengthened the breach of the house,

Malachi 1:10Who [is] even among you, And he shutteth the two-leaved doors? Yea, ye do not kindle Mine altar for nought, I have no pleasure in you, said Jehovah of Hosts, And a present I do not accept of your hand.

Luke 9:57And it came to pass, as they are going on in the way, a certain one said unto him, 'I will follow thee wherever thou mayest go, sir;'

Acts 13:13And those about Paul having set sail from Paphos, came to Perga of Pamphylia, and John having departed from them, did turn back to Jerusalem,

1 Corinthians 10:24let no one seek his own — but each another's.

1 Corinthians 13:5doth not act unseemly, doth not seek its own things, is not provoked, doth not impute 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 →

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