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1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10:24

All to God’s Glory · 1 Corinthians 10:23–33
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Translations

Modern
No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.
Traditional
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
Literal
Let no one seek the good of himself, but that of the other.
Latin
Nemo quod suum est quærat, sed quod alterius.

Original

Greek
English
No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

Notes

1 Corinthians 10:23–24
1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1

Paul concludes the discussion started in 8:1 with guidance on when Christians may eat meat offered to an idol and when they should not (see study note on 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1). His guidance emphasizes the principle of giving up one's rights out of love (see also 8:13–9:23).

Parallels

1 Peter 4:1–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Conscience First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Lord’s Supper, the

Topics

Being Considerate Being Self Centered Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Disrespect Expediency: General Scriptures Concerning Love to Man: Saints should be Disinterested In Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: should be Exercised in not Seeking out own Profit Self-Denial: should be Exercised in Preferring the Profit of Others Selfishness Selfishness: Especially Forbidden to Saints Selfishness: General Scriptures Concerning Unselfishness: General Scriptures Concerning