Philippians 2:21
Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.”Philippians 2:21
What Does Philippians 2:21 Mean?
Philippians 2:21 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Philippians 2:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 3:2“For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,”1 Corinthians 10:24“Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.”1 Corinthians 13:5“Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”John 6:26“Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.”1 Corinthians 10:33“Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”Philippians 2:4“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”Matthew 16:24“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.”Philippians 1:21“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Isaiah 56:11“Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.”Haggai 1:4“Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?”Luke 14:26“If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.”2 Corinthians 5:14“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:”2 Timothy 1:15“This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.”Hosea 10:1“Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.”2 Timothy 4:10“For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.”Romans 16:18“For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.”2 Corinthians 1:5“For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.”Philippians 1:20“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”Exodus 36:5“And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make.”Judges 8:6“And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?”
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