“For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.”
— WEB
Philippians 2:21
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“For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.”
— KJV
“For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.”
— ASV
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Commentary
Translate as Greek, "They all" (namely, who are now with me, Phi 1:14, Phi 1:17; Phi 4:21 : such Demas, then with him, proved to be, Col 4:14; compare Ti2 4:10; Plm 1:24). seek their own--opposed to Paul's precept (Phi 2:4; Co1 10:24, Co1 10:33; Co1 13:5). This is spoken, by comparison with Timothy; for Phi 1:16-17 implies that some of those with Paul at Rome were genuine Christians, though not so self-sacrificing as Timothy. Few come to the help of the Lord's cause, where ease, fame, and gain have to be sacrificed. Most help only when Christ's gain is compatible with their own (Jdg 5:17, Jdg 5:23).
— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)
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