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Philippians 2:21 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Philippians 2:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 2 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.”
Philippians 2:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Philippians 2:21
For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's (οἱ πάντες γὰρ τὰ ἑαυτῶν ζητοῦσιν, οὐ τὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, hoi pantes gar ta heautōn zētousin, ou ta Iēsou Christou)—Hoi pantes ("all, everyone") is hyperbolic or refers to Paul's Roman associates (excluding Timothy). Ta heautōn zētousin ("seek their own things") violates 2:4's command ("look not...on his own things"). Ou ta Iēsou Christou ("not the things of Jesus Christ") contrasts Christ's interests with self-interest.This indictment echoes 2:21's context: after the Christ-hymn (2:5-11) modeling self-giving, Paul laments that most...
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Cross-References for Philippians 2:21
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“but each one his neighbor's good.”
“but each of you also to the things of others.”
“not seeking my own profit”
“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,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.,,,,,,,,”
“doesn't seek its own way”
“lovers of money”
“the dogs are greedy”
“having loved this present world”
“that one died for all”