24 No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 10:24

King James Version

24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

English Standard Version

24 Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

The Message

New King James Version

24 Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being.

New Living Translation

24 Don't be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:24

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

(Read 1 Corinthians 10:23-33)

There were cases wherein Christians might eat what had been offered to idols, without sin. Such as when the flesh was sold in the market as common food, for the priest to whom it had been given. But a Christian must not merely consider what is lawful, but what is expedient, and to edify others. Christianity by no means forbids the common offices of kindness, or allows uncourteous behaviour to any, however they may differ from us in religious sentiments or practices. But this is not to be understood of religious festivals, partaking in idolatrous worship. According to this advice of the apostle, Christians should take care not to use their liberty to the hurt of others, or to their own reproach. In eating and drinking, and in all we do, we should aim at the glory of God, at pleasing and honouring him. This is the great end of all religion, and directs us where express rules are wanting. A holy, peaceable, and benevolent spirit, will disarm the greatest enemies.