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Philippians 2:21

WEB

21For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.

KJV

21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

BSB

21For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

FBV

21Other people only worry about their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

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The Relational Authenticity and Wisdom of Paul: Colossians 1:1–2, Part 2 - Desiring God
Relentlessly Seek Reality Above: Colossians 3:1–4, Part 8 - Desiring God

Extra References

1 Corinthians 10:24

24Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good.


1 Corinthians 10:33

33even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.


Philippians 2:4

4each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.


Matthew 16:24

24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.


1 Corinthians 13:5

5doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;


2 Timothy 3:2

2For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,


Isaiah 56:11

11Yes, the dogs are greedy. They can never have enough. They are shepherds who can’t understand. They have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter.


Luke 14:26

26If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregard[+] his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cant be my disciple.


2 Corinthians 5:14-15

14For the love of Christ compels us; because we judge thus: that one died for all, therefore all died. 15He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.


2 Timothy 4:10

10for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; and Titus to Dalmatia.