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each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
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A Balanced Concern
Scholars emphasize that this verse calls for a balanced perspective, not total self-neglect. The word "also" is key; we are to add a genuine concern for others to a proper care for our own responsibilities. The goal is to replace a self-centered focus with a broader, Christ-like outlook that considers and prioritizes the interests of fellow believers.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Theologian
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…
Looking (σκοπουντες). Present active participle of σκοπεω from σκοπος (aim, goal). Not keeping an eye on the main chance for numbe…
19th Century
Bishop
Look not every man on his own things.—This verse similarly describes the positive effect of this “being of one mind” as c…
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Preacher
But every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, thought it …
Paul exhorts the Philippians to make his joy full by “being like-minded” (lit., “minding the same thing”). He was already experiencing joy because …
17th Century
Pastor
Look, not every man on his own things Not but that a man should take care of his worldly affairs, and look well unto…
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Here are further exhortations to Christian duties: to like-mindedness and lowliness of mind, according to the example of the Lord Jesus. Kindness i…