21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
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Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 19-30)Paul takes particular notice of two good ministers; for though he was himself a great apostle, and laboured more abundantly than they all , yet he took all occasions to speak with respect of those who were far his inferiors. I. He speaks of Timothy, whom he intended to send to the Philippians, that he might have an account of their state. See Paul’s care of the churches, and the comfort he had in…
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