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no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Let no one seek the <i>good</i> of himself, but that of the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let no man seek his own, but every man another's <i>wealth</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s <i>well-being.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />No one is to seek his own <i>advantage,</i> but rather that of his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let no one seek his own <i>good,</i> but that of his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let no one seek his own <i>good</i>, but that of the other person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />No one is to seek his own good, but the good of the other person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />No one should seek his own good, but the good of the other person. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let no man seek his own, but each his neighbor's good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We should think about others and not about ourselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let no man seek his own, but each his neighbour's good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />People should be concerned about others and not just about themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />None of you should be looking out for your own interests, but for the interests of others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />No one should seek his own welfare, but rather his neighbor's.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not seek your own good, but the good of the other person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own, but his neighbor's good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let no one be for ever seeking his own good, but let each seek that of his fellow man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />No one should seek his own good, but each one should seek the good of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />let no one seek his own—but each another’s.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Let no one seek the <i>good</i> of himself, but that of the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> let no one seek his own -- but each another's.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Let none seek his own, but each another's.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let no man seek his own, but that which is another's. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Let no one seek for himself, but for others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />No one should seek his own advantage, but that of his neighbor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But let no man seek for himself alone, but let every man seek for his neighbor also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />No man should seek what is selfish, but every person also what is for his neighbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own, but each the welfare of the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own, but that of another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Let no man seek his own gratification, but every one another?s good.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Let no man consult barely his own interest: but every man that of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Let no one be for ever seeking his own good, but let each seek that of his fellow man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own, but each another's good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Let no one seek his own <i>only,</i> but every one another's <i>benefit.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=2129" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/10.htm">All to God's Glory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">No one</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zēteitō (V-PMA-3S) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">should seek</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautou (RefPro-GM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">his own</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">good,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the good</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heterou (Adj-GMS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">of others.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">25</span>Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a></span><br />Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2</a></span><br />Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">1 Corinthians 13:5</a></span><br />It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a></span><br />And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a></span><br />And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a></span><br />If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-31.htm">Luke 6:31</a></span><br />Do to others as you would have them do to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a></span><br />Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.</p><p class="hdg">seek.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33</a></b></br> Even as I please all <i>men</i> in all <i>things</i>, not seeking mine own profit, but the <i>profit</i> of many, that they may be saved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-23</a></b></br> For though I be free from all <i>men</i>, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">1 Corinthians 13:5</a></b></br> Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/8-8.htm">Advantage</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-33.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Equally</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-23.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-1.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-6.htm">Neighbor's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-27.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Advantage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-15.htm">Equally</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-17.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/exodus/20-17.htm">Neighbor's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">Nobody</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">The sacraments of the Jews are types of ours;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-7.htm">and their punishments,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">examples for us.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">We must flee from idolatry.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">We must not make the Lord's table the table of demons;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">and in all things we must have regard for our brothers.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>No one should seek his own good</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the principle of selflessness, a recurring theme in Paul's letters. In the Greco-Roman world, individualism and personal honor were highly valued, yet Paul challenges this cultural norm by advocating for the welfare of others. This teaching aligns with Jesus' command to love your neighbor as yourself (<a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Matthew 22:39</a>). The early church faced issues of division and selfishness, as seen in the Corinthian church's struggles with spiritual gifts and communal meals (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">1 Corinthians 11:17-22</a>). Paul's instruction here is a call to unity and humility, reflecting the character of Christ, who did not seek His own advantage but humbled Himself for humanity's sake (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>).<p><b>but the good of others</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the Christian ethic of prioritizing others' needs, echoing the teachings of Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses issues like eating food offered to idols, urging believers to consider the conscience of others (<a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">1 Corinthians 8:9-13</a>). This principle is rooted in the love commandment, which fulfills the law (<a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Romans 13:10</a>). The early church, living in a diverse and often hostile environment, was called to be a witness through love and service, reflecting the sacrificial love of Christ. This teaching encourages believers to live counter-culturally, promoting the common good and building up the body of Christ (<a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul was addressing the church in Corinth, a city known for its diverse culture and moral challenges. His letters often provided guidance on living a Christian life amidst such challenges.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many issues related to idolatry, immorality, and divisions, which Paul addresses in his letters.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, this early Christian community struggled with issues of unity, spiritual gifts, and ethical living, prompting Paul to offer guidance and correction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/selflessness_in_christian_living.htm">Selflessness in Christian Living</a></b><br>The verse calls believers to prioritize the welfare of others over personal gain. This reflects the heart of Christ's teachings and the essence of Christian love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_focus.htm">Community Focus</a></b><br>In a church setting, seeking the good of others fosters unity and strengthens the body of Christ. It encourages believers to work together for the common good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_love.htm">Practical Love</a></b><br>This principle can be applied in everyday interactions, encouraging acts of kindness, generosity, and support for those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/counter-cultural_living.htm">Counter-Cultural Living</a></b><br>In a world that often promotes self-interest, Christians are called to live counter-culturally by putting others first, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>By focusing on the good of others, believers grow in spiritual maturity, developing Christ-like character and deepening their relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'free_indeed'_mean_in_john_8_36.htm">How can we submit to each other?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psych._and_ethical_egoism_differ.htm">How do psychological and ethical egoism differ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'woe'_signify_in_the_bible.htm">How do psychological and ethical egoism differ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_all_permissible_beneficial.htm">Is everything permissible also beneficial?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">But every man another's wealth.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">but each one another's good.</span> The English word "wealth" has, in process of time, come to bear a limited significance, such as did not originally belong to it. By "wealth" we now mean temporal possessions or advantage; it originally meant "good," including more especially "moral welfare," as in the collect for the Queen in the Prayer Book, "Grant her in health and wealth long to live."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But every man another's wealth.</span> The addition of the word "wealth" is very infelicitous. Rather, as in the Revised Version, <span class="accented">but each his neighbour's good</span> (comp. ver. 33 and <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Romans 15:2</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">No one</span><br /><span class="grk">μηδεὶς</span> <span class="translit">(mēdeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">should seek</span><br /><span class="grk">ζητείτω</span> <span class="translit">(zēteitō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his own</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(heautou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[good],</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the good]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of others.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑτέρου</span> <span class="translit">(heterou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">1 Corinthians 10:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/10-24.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 10:24 Let no one seek his own (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 10:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 10:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>