Philippians 2:4

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Cross-reference

Philippians 2:21 laments that many seek their own interests — the exact opposite of this verse's command.

1 Corinthians 10:24 echoes the same command: seek your neighbor's good, not your own — directly reinforcing Philippians 2:4.

James 2:8 Parallel

In James 2:8, the royal law to love your neighbor as yourself encapsulates the command to look to others' interests.

In 2 Corinthians 11:29, Paul identifies with the weak and fallen — showing his deep concern for others' interests.

In 1 Corinthians 13:5, love does not insist on its own way — a direct parallel to not looking only to your own interests.

In 1 Corinthians 12:22-26, Paul describes the body caring for weaker members — a direct application of looking to others' interests.

1 Corinthians 8:9-13 shows Paul giving up rights to avoid harming a weaker brother — a concrete model of putting others first as in Philippians 2:4.

Romans 15:1 Parallel

Romans 15:1 calls the strong to bear with the weak rather than please themselves — a direct application of Philippians 2:4's command.

Romans 14:19-22 prioritizes others' spiritual good over personal freedom — a specific outworking of Philippians 2:4's call to look to others' interests.

Romans 12:15 commands rejoicing and weeping with others — a direct expression of considering their interests as in Philippians 2:4.

Romans 15:2 Parallel

Romans 15:2 echoes this command: 'please his neighbor for his good' — a direct parallel on building others up.

In Numbers 32:6, Moses rebukes tribes for wanting to stay while brothers fight — the opposite of considering others' interests.

In Matthew 20:28, Jesus sets the ultimate example of serving others by giving His life — a model for the command here.

Galatians 6:12 describes false teachers who seek their own safety — a contrast to the selfless concern commanded here.

2 Kings 7:9 Parallel

In 2 Kings 7:9, lepers decide to share good news rather than keep it — acting on others' interests over their own.

Joshua 1:15 Parallel

In Joshua 1:15, the tribes must help their brothers before settling — a clear example of putting others' interests first.

1 Corinthians 10:32 urges avoiding offense to all people, aligning with Philippians 2:4's call to consider others' interests beyond personal preference.

Romans 15:5 Related theme

Romans 15:5 prays for harmony and mutual acceptance — the underlying goal of looking to others' interests.

1 Corinthians 10:32 commands giving no offense to any group — a specific application of looking to others' interests in Philippians 2:4.

In 1 Corinthians 13:4, love is not envious or boastful — attributes that contrast with self-interest, showing love's foundation for this command.

In 2 Corinthians 6:3, Paul avoids putting obstacles in others' way — a specific outworking of considering others' interests.