Philippians 2:4

Philippians 2:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

Context of Philippians 2:4

2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

Philippians 2:4 word by word

μὴ τὰ ἑαυτῶν ἕκαστος σκοποῦντες ἀλλὰ καὶ τὰ ἑτέρων ἕκαστοι.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Lookσκοπέωskopeō · to watch outG4648
• notμήmē · notG3361
• every manἕκαστοςhekastos · eachG1538
• on his own thingsἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• on the things of othersἕτεροςheteros · otherG2087
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for Philippians 2:4

• Matthew 18:6“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
• Romans 12:15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
• Romans 14:19Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• Romans 15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
• 1 Corinthians 8:9Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.
• 1 Corinthians 10:24No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
• 1 Corinthians 12:22On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,
• 1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
• 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.
• 2 Corinthians 11:29Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?
• James 2:8If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Look not every man on his own things - Do nothing through self-interest in the things of God; nor arrogate to yourselves gifts, graces, and fruits, which belong to others; ye are all called to promote God's glory and the salvation of men. Labor for this, and every one shall receive the honor that comes from God; and let each rejoice to see another, whom God may be pleased to use in a special way, acquiring much reputation by the successful application of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Look not every man on his own things - That is, be not selfish. Do not let your care and attention be wholly absorbed by your own concerns, or by the concerns of your own family. Evince a tender interest for the happiness of the whole, and let the welfare of others lie near your hearts. This, of course, does not mean that there is to be any improper interference in the business of others, or that we are to have the character of “busy-bodies in other…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-4Do nothing out of selfish ambition: Thinking only about yourself is the opposite of truly caring for others (compare 2:20–21; 1 Corinthians 10:24; Galatians 5:26).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. The oldest manuscripts read, "Not looking each of you (plural, Greek) on his own things (that is, not having regard solely to them), but each of you on the things of others" also. Compare Php 2:21; also Paul's own example (Php 1:24).Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:4

• Commandments
• Humility
• Self-Denial
• Selfishness
• Unselfishness

In the dictionaries

• Apostle
• Companion
• Disputing
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Presently
• Vainglory
• Fashion
• Hope
• Humility

Commentaries on Philippians 2

• 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