Philippians Chapter 2, Verse 4
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4: μη τα εαυτων εκαστος σκοπειτε αλλα και τα ετερων εκαστος
4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on
the things of others.
4: Each one not considering the things that are his own, but those
that are other men's.
Look not every man on his own things. That is, be not selfish. Do not let your care and attention be wholly absorbed by your own concerns, or by the concerns of your own family. Evince a tender interest for the happiness of the whole, and let the welfare of others lie near your hearts. This, of course, does not mean that there is to be any improper interference in the business of others, or that we are to have the character of "busy-bodies in other men's matters," See "2 Thes 3:11"; See "1 Tim 5:13"; See "1 Pet 4:15"; but that we are to regard, with appropriate solicitude, the welfare of others, and to strive to do them good.
But every man also on the things of others. It is the duty of every man to do this. No one is at liberty to live for himself, or to disregard the wants of others. The object of this rule is to break up the narrow spirit of selfishness, and to produce a benevolent regard for the happiness of others.
