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Philippians 2:21

New International Reader's Version

All the others are looking out for their own interests. They are not looking out for the interests of Jesus Christ.

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It was now the 23rd year of the rule of King Joash. And the priests still hadn’t repaired the temple.

They are like dogs that love to eat. They never get enough. They are like shepherds who don’t have any understanding. All of them do as they please. They only look for what they can get for themselves.

“You might as well shut the temple doors! Then you would not light useless fires on my altar. I am not pleased with you,” says the Lord. “I will not accept any of the offerings you bring.

Then Jesus spoke to his disciples. He said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must say no to themselves. They must pick up their cross and follow me.

“Anyone who comes to me must hate their father and mother. They must hate their wife and children. They must hate their brothers and sisters. And they must hate even their own life. Unless they do this, they can’t be my disciple.

From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem.

But Paul didn’t think it was wise to take him. Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia. He hadn’t continued with them in their work.

No one should look out for their own interests. Instead, they should look out for the interests of others.

Follow my example. I try to please everyone in every way. I’m not looking out for what is good for me. I’m looking out for the interests of others. I do it so that they might be saved.

It does not dishonor other people. It does not look out for its own interests. It does not easily become angry. It does not keep track of other people’s wrongs.

We share very much in the sufferings of Christ. So we also share very much in his comfort.

None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others.

You know that all the believers in Asia Minor have deserted me. They include Phygelus and Hermogenes.

People will love themselves. They will love money. They will brag and be proud. They will tear others down. They will not obey their parents. They won’t be thankful or holy.

Demas has deserted me. He has gone to Thessalonica. He left me because he loved this world. Crescens has gone to Galatia. Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

The first time I was put on trial, no one came to help me. Everyone deserted me. I hope they will be forgiven for it.




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