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Philippians 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Philippians 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
Philippians 2:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Philippians 2:4
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others (μὴ τὰ ἑαυτῶν ἕκαστος σκοποῦντες, ἀλλὰ [καὶ] τὰ ἑτέρων ἕκαστοι, mē ta heautōn hekastos skopountes, alla [kai] ta heterōn hekastoi)—Skopountes ("looking at, considering, being concerned for") suggests focused attention. The prohibition isn't absolute—Paul doesn't forbid self-care (the kai, "also," allows for legitimate self-interest). Rather, he forbids exclusive self-focus.The call: also consider the things of others (τὰ ἑτέρων, ta heterōn). Heterōn ("of others") is genitive of interest—their concerns, needs, welf...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philippians 2:4
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“but each one his neighbor's good.”
“and not to please ourselves.”
“if you fulfill the royal law”
“is not proud”
“either to Jews”
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice”
“much rather”
“let us follow after things which make for peace”
“But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.”
“and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble”