Philippians 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:21 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:21 — KJV
“For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.”
— Philippians 2:21 (KJV)
Philippians 2:21 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:21
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:21: own, things, jesus
“And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:21: own, things, jesus
“Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:21: own, things, jesus
“For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:21: seek, own, things
“Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:21: seek, things, jesus
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