Looking (σκοπουντες). Present active participle of σκοπεω from σκοπος (aim, goal). Not keeping an eye on the main chance for numbe…

Look not every man on his own things. That is, do not be selfish. Do not let your care and attention be wholly absorbed by your own concer…

Look not every man on his own things.—This verse similarly describes the positive effect of this “being of one mind” as c…

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye…

Paul exhorts the Philippians to make his joy full by “being like-minded” (lit., “minding the same thing”). He was already experiencing joy because …

Look, not every man on his own things
Not but that a man should take care of his worldly affairs, and look well unto…

Here are further exhortations to Christian duties: to like-mindedness and lowliness of mind, according to the example of the Lord Jesus. Kindness i…

Previously, the Apostle offered himself as an example of patience and holiness; here he presents others as examples of the same. First, he gives th…