1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:24

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... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 10:23-24

1 Corinthians 10:23-24. All things, &c. He here comes to speak of another case, namely, the buying and eating privately, meats which had been offered to idols: are lawful for me All kinds of meats according to the gospel. See on 1 Corinthians 6:12. But Granting this, it must also be acknowledged that all such things are not, in every circumstance, expedient For the reasons mentioned before; (see on 1 Corinthians 8:9-13;) and all things edify not others Do not help them... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Consideration of fellow believers (10:23-11:1)Some things that are allowable are not helpful. If Christians think of others before they think of themselves, they will refrain from certain things in case others copy them and are weakened spiritually as a result (23-24).The Corinthians should understand that the reason why they must not join in idol feasts is that eating involves fellowship with the idol and its demons. It is not that the physical properties of the food are in any way changed.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 10:24

no man = no one. Greek. medeis. his own = his own things. every man = each one, but the texts omit. another's wealth = the things of the other. (Greek. heteros. App-124 .) Compare Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:24

Let no man seek his own, but each his neighbor's good.This does not forbid conduct which is in keeping with enlightened self-interest, but requires that every action shall also be weighed in the light of its effect upon one's fellow Christians. The purely selfish person is by definition non-Christian. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:24

1 Corinthians 10:24. Let no man seek his own— This precept cannot be taken in a strict and literal sense, but should be interpreted comparatively, so as to understand the Apostle as exhorting them not to seek their own advantage entirely, or not so much as that of others. Mr. Locke's paraphrase is, "No one must seek barely his own private particular interest alone, but let every one seek the good of others also." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:24

24. (1 Corinthians 10:33; 1 Corinthians 13:5; Romans 15:1; Romans 15:2). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 10:24

The well-being of one’s neighbor is of primary importance. The exercise of all one’s liberties is of secondary importance (cf. Romans 15:2; Philippians 2:4). The Corinthians viewed their freedom as an opportunity to pursue their own interests. Paul viewed it as an opportunity to benefit and build up another person. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

(b) Food offered to Idols(iii) Historical Illustrations and Practical AdviceSt. Paul has been speaking of the need of earnestness and self-discipline, and the danger of failure; he now holds out the fate of the Israelites as a warning against self-confidence. The Corinthians were tempted to the very same sins for which Israel suffered.All of the Israelites received great blessings from God, types of the sacramental privileges Christians enjoy, yet most of them perished in the wilderness because... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 10:24

(24) But every man another’s wealth.—Better, but each one another’s good. 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.” read more