Philippians 2:4 commands looking to others' interests — the direct positive counterpart to Paul's lament about self-interest here.

In Philippians 1:21, Paul declares 'to live is Christ' — a total devotion that contrasts sharply with those who seek their own interests.

In Philippians 1:20, Paul's aim is that Christ be magnified — the opposite of seeking his own, showing the mindset that should replace selfishness.

Philippians 3:19 describes those whose god is their belly, setting minds on earthly things — a direct parallel to seeking own interests.

In 1 Corinthians 13:5, love 'seeketh not her own' — the very quality Paul says others lack, contrasting selfishness with Christlike love.

In 2 Timothy 4:16, all forsook Paul at his defense — another example of people prioritizing self-preservation over standing with Christ's servant.

In 2 Timothy 4:10, Demas forsook Paul because he 'loved this present world' — a clear instance of seeking his own over Christ's cause.

In 2 Timothy 3:2, men are 'lovers of their own selves' — directly echoing the self-seeking Paul describes, a hallmark of the last days.

In 2 Timothy 1:15, all in Asia turned away from Paul — a concrete example of people seeking their own interests rather than Christ's.

In 2 Corinthians 5:15, Christ died so we 'should not henceforth live unto ourselves' — the exact opposite of the self-seeking Paul laments.

In 2 Corinthians 5:14, Christ's love constrains Paul — the motivating force that compels him to live for Christ rather than for himself.

1 Corinthians 10:33 shows Paul not seeking his own good but others' salvation — directly contrasting with the self-interest he condemns.

1 Corinthians 10:24 commands seeking the good of others — the opposite of seeking only one's own interests as Paul laments.

Luke 14:26 requires hating even one's own life to follow Christ — directly opposing the self-interest Paul condemns.

Matthew 16:24 calls for self-denial and cross-bearing — the opposite of the selfishness Paul describes here.

Isaiah 56:11 describes selfish shepherds seeking their own gain — exactly the same self-interest Paul criticizes in his context.

Exodus 36:5 presents the opposite: the people give more than needed for God's work, not seeking their own gain.

Romans 16:18 describes those who serve their own appetites, not Christ — the same self-seeking behavior Paul laments here.

John 6:26 reveals people seeking Jesus for food rather than spiritual reasons — a parallel to those seeking their own interests rather than Christ’s.

Haggai 1:4 rebukes people for living in paneled houses while God's temple lies in ruins — classic self-interest over God's priorities.

Hosea 10:1 accuses Israel of producing fruit for themselves — a parallel to seeking one's own interests rather than God's.

Nehemiah 5:16 shows Nehemiah focused on rebuilding the wall, not personal gain — a clear contrast to those who seek their own.

In Judges 8:6, Succoth's officials refuse bread to Gideon's army out of self-preservation — mirroring those who seek their own rather than Christ.

Galatians 4:17 shows false teachers zealously courting followers for selfish motives — mirroring the ‘seek their own’ attitude in this verse.