1 Corinthians 10:24

24 We should not look out for our own interests. Instead, we should look out for the interests of others.

1 Corinthians 10:24 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no man seek his own
His carnal pleasure and private advantage in eating things sacrificed to "idols", to the hurt and disadvantage of his brethren; otherwise it is lawful for a man to seek his own good, temporal, spiritual, and eternal, to seek for the necessaries of life, his spiritual peace and comfort, and his everlasting welfare and happiness; but then he should not only seek his own,

but every man another's wealth,
or "that which is another's"; for the word "wealth" is not in the original text. The apostle's meaning is, that a man, in the use of things indifferent, should not seek the gratifying of his sensual appetite or other passions, what may be pleasing or profitable to himself; but should consult the profit and edification of others.

1 Corinthians 10:24 In-Context

22 Are we trying to make the Lord jealous? Are we stronger than he is?
23 You say, "Everything is permitted." But not everything is good for us. Again you say, "Everything is permitted." But not everything builds us up.
24 We should not look out for our own interests. Instead, we should look out for the interests of others.
25 Eat anything that is sold in the meat market. Don't ask if it's right or wrong.
26 Scripture says, "The earth belongs to the Lord. And so does everything in it."(Psalm 24:1)
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