Philippians 2:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everyone's just looking out for themselves these days, not caring about what actually matters to Jesus.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Most people are stuck in main character mode instead of caring about Jesus' mission.

📚 Historical Context

The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians from prison in Rome around 60 AD, addressing a church he had founded in a Roman colony in Macedonia. In this verse, Paul is highlighting the self-centered tendencies of many people, even within the early church, who focused on personal gain rather than the priorities of Christ. This reflects the broader cultural emphasis on individualism in the Greco-Roman world, where Paul urges believers to contrast that with Christ's example of selflessness.

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