1 Corinthians 10:24

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Corinthians 10:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let no man seek his own, but [each] his neighbor`s [good].” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let no man seek his own, but [each] his neighbor`s [good].
1 Corinthians 10:24 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Corinthians 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24Let no man seek his own, but [each] his neighbor`s [good].

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let no man seek his own, etc.] 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…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Co1 10:33; Co1 13:5; Rom 15:1-2).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let no man seek his own - This should be properly interpreted of the matter under discussion, though the direction assumes the form of a general principle. Originally it meant, “Let no man, in regard to the question about partaking of the meat offered in sacrifice to idols, consult his own pleasure, happiness, or convenience; but let him, as the leading rule on the subject, ask what will be for the welfare of others. Let him not gratify his own taste and inclinations, regardless of their feelings, comfort, and salvation; but let him in these things have a primary reference to their welfare.” He may dispense with these things without danger or injury; He cannot indulge in them without…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“His own only, but another's welfare also. 1 Corinthians 10:25”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“seek: Co1 10:33, Co1 9:19-23, Co1 13:5; Phi 2:4, Phi 2:5, Phi 2:21 1 Corinthians 10:25”
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