1 Corinthians 10:24

1 Corinthians 10:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
• New International Version (NIV)No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being.

Context of 1 Corinthians 10:24

22Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? We are not stronger than He, are we? 23All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. 25Eat anything that is sold in the meat market without asking questions, for the sake of conscience; 26for the earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains.

1 Corinthians 10:24 word by word

μηδεὶς τὸ ἑαυτοῦ ζητείτω ἀλλὰ τὸ τοῦ ἑτέρουRead the interlinear

• Noμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• seekζητέωzēteō · to seekG2212
• his ownἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• neighborἕτεροςheteros · otherG2087

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 10:24

• 1 Corinthians 10:33just as I also please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of the many, so that they may be saved.
• 1 Corinthians 9:19For though I am free from all people, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may gain more.
• 1 Corinthians 13:5It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered,
• Philippians 2:4do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24Let no man seek his own, etc. - Let none, for his private gratification or emolument, disturb the peace or injure the soul of another. Let every man live, not for himself, but for every part of the great human family with which he is surrounded.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Let no man seek his own - This should be properly interpreted of the matter under discussion, though the direction assumes the form of a general principle. Originally it meant, “Let no man, in regard to the question about partaking of the meat offered in sacrifice to idols, consult his own pleasure, happiness, or convenience; but let him, as the leading rule on the subject, ask what will be for the welfare of others. Let him not gratify his own taste and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-33Verses 23-33 There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. Such as when the flesh was sold in the market as common food, for the priest to whom it had been given. But a Christian must not merely consider what is lawful, but what is expedient, and to edify others. Christianity by no means forbids the common offices of kindness, or allows uncourteous behaviour to any, however they may differ from us in religious…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-24"Everything is permissible": Paul is likely quoting a common saying among the Corinthians and explaining it. Paul clarifies a Christian’s freedom by stressing the importance of doing what benefits others (see 6:12; 10:32–33; Romans 14:13–15, 19–21; 15:1–2; compare Philippians 2:3–4).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. (1Co 10:33; 1Co 13:5; Ro 15:1, 2).Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 10:24

• Commandments
• Expediency
• Love
• Self-Denial
• Selfishness
• Unselfishness

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings