2 Cor 12 “I do not seek yours but you.”

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? One of the problems with blessings is that the temptation of pride follows.One of the problems with blessings is that the temptation of pride follows. Paul did not want to preach himself but Christ. (2 Cor 4:5)Paul did not want to preach himself but Christ. (2 Cor 4:5)

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? (2 Corinthians 4:5 NKJV) - For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.(2 Corinthians 4:5 NKJV) - For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? He did not want to glory except in the cross. (Gal 6:14)He did not want to glory except in the cross. (Gal 6:14)

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? (Galatians 6:14 NKJV) - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.(Galatians 6:14 NKJV) - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? Those false apostles freely boasted in themselves and used flattery to gain a following.Those false apostles freely boasted in themselves and used flattery to gain a following.

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? This approach left God out! (2 Cor 10:12, 17-18)This approach left God out! (2 Cor 10:12, 17-18)

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? (2 Corinthians 10:12 NKJV) - For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.(2 Corinthians 10:12 NKJV) - For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? (2 Corinthians 10:17-18 NKJV) - But “he who glories, let him glory in the LORD.” {18} For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.(2 Corinthians 10:17-18 NKJV) - But “he who glories, let him glory in the LORD.” {18} For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? When men followed these teachers, who were they following? (Jude 16-19)When men followed these teachers, who were they following? (Jude 16-19)

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? (Jude NKJV) - These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. {17} But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:(Jude NKJV) - These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. {17} But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? {18} how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. {19} These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.{18} how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. {19} These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.

How do you show God given authority without bringing glory upon yourself? Paul continues to expose the folly of their claims.Paul continues to expose the folly of their claims.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (2 Corinthians 12:1-6 NKJV) - It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: {2} I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago; whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows; such a one was caught up to the third heaven. {3} And I know such a man; whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows;(2 Corinthians 12:1-6 NKJV) - It is doubtless not profitable for me to boast. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord: {2} I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago; whether in the body I do not know, or whether out of the body I do not know, God knows; such a one was caught up to the third heaven. {3} And I know such a man; whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows;

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) {4} how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {5} Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities. {6} For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.{4} how he was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {5} Of such a one I will boast; yet of myself I will not boast, except in my infirmities. {6} For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) Who is “the man in Christ?” (12:1-2)Who is “the man in Christ?” (12:1-2) It was likely Paul speaking of himself in the third person.It was likely Paul speaking of himself in the third person. By doing this he avoids bringing attention to himself and exalting Christ.By doing this he avoids bringing attention to himself and exalting Christ. What is the “third heaven?”What is the “third heaven?”

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) It is the abode of God in contrast to the first two heavens: 1. The atmosphere where the clouds gather. (Gen 2:1, 19); 2. The firmament containing the sun, moon and stars. (Mt 24:29)It is the abode of God in contrast to the first two heavens: 1. The atmosphere where the clouds gather. (Gen 2:1, 19); 2. The firmament containing the sun, moon and stars. (Mt 24:29)

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Genesis 2:1 NKJV) - Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished.(Genesis 2:1 NKJV) - Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Genesis 2:19 NKJV) - Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name.(Genesis 2:19 NKJV) - Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them. And whatever Adam called each living creature, that was its name.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Matthew 24:29 NKJV) - “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.(Matthew 24:29 NKJV) - “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) The glory of God would be so great to describe to man.The glory of God would be so great to describe to man. What is “paradise?” (12:4)What is “paradise?” (12:4)

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) This may be a different place from the third heaven.This may be a different place from the third heaven. This is described by Jesus to the thief. (Lk 23:43)This is described by Jesus to the thief. (Lk 23:43)

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Luke 23:43 NKJV) And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”(Luke 23:43 NKJV) And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) This can also describe heaven. (Rev 2:7)This can also describe heaven. (Rev 2:7)

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Revelation 2:7 NKJV) “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’(Revelation 2:7 NKJV) “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) Paul knew the danger of boasting. (12:6)Paul knew the danger of boasting. (12:6) Pride always leads to destruction. (Prov 16:18; 29:23)Pride always leads to destruction. (Prov 16:18; 29:23)

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Proverbs 16:18 NKJV) - Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.(Proverbs 16:18 NKJV) - Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) (Proverbs 29:23 NKJV) - A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.(Proverbs 29:23 NKJV) - A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

The Visions of a “man in Christ” (12:1-6) This is a danger in appointing an unqualified man to be an elder. (1 Tim 3:6)This is a danger in appointing an unqualified man to be an elder. (1 Tim 3:6) A man reveals his heart by his speech!A man reveals his heart by his speech!

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) (2 Corinthians 12:7-10 NKJV) - And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. {8} Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.(2 Corinthians 12:7-10 NKJV) - And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. {8} Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) {9} And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. {10} Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.{9} And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. {10} Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) God uses Satan for His purposes and our good! (2 Cor 12:7)God uses Satan for His purposes and our good! (2 Cor 12:7) Satan often thought he was working against God, only to have God use his efforts for good. (Ex. The death of Christ) (1 Cor 2:6-8)Satan often thought he was working against God, only to have God use his efforts for good. (Ex. The death of Christ) (1 Cor 2:6-8)

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) (1 Corinthians 2:6-8 NKJV) However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. {7} But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, {8} which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.(1 Corinthians 2:6-8 NKJV) However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. {7} But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, {8} which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) Does God allow suffering through Satan to come upon His people? Yes. (Job 2:1-6)Does God allow suffering through Satan to come upon His people? Yes. (Job 2:1-6)

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) (Job 2:1-6 NKJV) Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. {2} And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.”(Job 2:1-6 NKJV) Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. {2} And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.”

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) {3} Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.” {4} So Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.{3} Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.” {4} So Satan answered the LORD and said, “Skin for skin! Yes, all that a man has he will give for his life.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) {5} “But stretch out Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will surely curse You to Your face!” {6} And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand, but spare his life.”{5} “But stretch out Your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will surely curse You to Your face!” {6} And the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand, but spare his life.”

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) The good in Paul’s suffering.The good in Paul’s suffering. It humbled him to pray. (Jas 5:13)It humbled him to pray. (Jas 5:13)

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) (James 5:13 NKJV) - Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.(James 5:13 NKJV) - Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) It made him see the power and sufficiency of God’s grace.It made him see the power and sufficiency of God’s grace. It made him see the good in suffering so as to give God more praise!It made him see the good in suffering so as to give God more praise! Are you strong in weakness? (12:10)Are you strong in weakness? (12:10) It depends upon where your mind is focused. (1 Pt 1:13)It depends upon where your mind is focused. (1 Pt 1:13)

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) (1 Peter 1:13 NKJV) Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;(1 Peter 1:13 NKJV) Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (12:7-10) Do you see how God’s grace is in you and using you for a greater purpose?Do you see how God’s grace is in you and using you for a greater purpose?

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (2 Corinthians 12:11-13 NKJV) - I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. {12} Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.(2 Corinthians 12:11-13 NKJV) - I have become a fool in boasting; you have compelled me. For I ought to have been commended by you; for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. {12} Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you with all perseverance, in signs and wonders and mighty deeds.

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) {13} For what is it in which you were inferior to other churches, except that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong!{13} For what is it in which you were inferior to other churches, except that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong!

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) It is almost funny to see these men try to claim superiority to the apostles!It is almost funny to see these men try to claim superiority to the apostles! Paul remembered that in God’s sight this was a gift and he was nothing.Paul remembered that in God’s sight this was a gift and he was nothing. Paul did not look upon his God given abilities to lift himself up. (1 Cor 3:5-7)Paul did not look upon his God given abilities to lift himself up. (1 Cor 3:5-7)

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (1 Corinthians 3:5-7 NKJV) - Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? {6} I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. {7} So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.(1 Corinthians 3:5-7 NKJV) - Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? {6} I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. {7} So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) The apostles could do many things other Christians with spiritual gifts could not do.The apostles could do many things other Christians with spiritual gifts could not do. An apostle could confer gifts to others. (Acts 8:14-19)An apostle could confer gifts to others. (Acts 8:14-19)

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (Acts 8:14-19 NKJV) - Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, {15} who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. {16} For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.(Acts 8:14-19 NKJV) - Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, {15} who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. {16} For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) {17} Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. {18} And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, {19} saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”{17} Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. {18} And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, {19} saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) An apostle has authority from God. (2 Cor 10:14; 13:10)An apostle has authority from God. (2 Cor 10:14; 13:10)

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (2 Corinthians 10:14 NKJV) - For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ;(2 Corinthians 10:14 NKJV) - For we are not overextending ourselves (as though our authority did not extend to you), for it was to you that we came with the gospel of Christ;

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (2 Corinthians 13:10 NKJV) - Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the authority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction.(2 Corinthians 13:10 NKJV) - Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the authority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction.

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) Boasters could be confident as long as an apostle was not around. These Corinthians could remember what they saw! (12:12)Boasters could be confident as long as an apostle was not around. These Corinthians could remember what they saw! (12:12) Paul did not allow this church the privilege of supporting him. (12:13)Paul did not allow this church the privilege of supporting him. (12:13) Others churches thought this was a blessing. (Phil 4:16-17; 2 Cor 8:5)Others churches thought this was a blessing. (Phil 4:16-17; 2 Cor 8:5)

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV) - And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.(2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV) - And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) (Philippians 4:16-17 NKJV) - For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. {17} Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.(Philippians 4:16-17 NKJV) - For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. {17} Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.

The signs of an Apostle (12:11-13) Because of the attack upon Paul about money, he refused support!Because of the attack upon Paul about money, he refused support!

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) (2 Corinthians 12:14-21 NKJV) Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. {15} And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.(2 Corinthians 12:14-21 NKJV) Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. {15} And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) {16} But be that as it may, I did not burden you. Nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you by cunning! {17} Did I take advantage of you by any of those whom I sent to you? {18} I urged Titus, and sent our brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps? {16} But be that as it may, I did not burden you. Nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you by cunning! {17} Did I take advantage of you by any of those whom I sent to you? {18} I urged Titus, and sent our brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps?

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) {19} Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. But we do all things, beloved, for your edification. {20} For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits, tumults;{19} Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. But we do all things, beloved, for your edification. {20} For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits, tumults;

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) {21} lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and I shall mourn for many who have sinned before and have not repented of the uncleanness, fornication, and lewdness which they have practiced.{21} lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and I shall mourn for many who have sinned before and have not repented of the uncleanness, fornication, and lewdness which they have practiced.

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) Paul was doing everything for the good of the Corinthians but was being disliked!Paul was doing everything for the good of the Corinthians but was being disliked! Paul viewed them as a parent saw his child.Paul viewed them as a parent saw his child.

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) Whose fault was it that Paul was not popular with some. (Gal 4:16)Whose fault was it that Paul was not popular with some. (Gal 4:16)

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) (Galatians 4:16 NKJV) Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?(Galatians 4:16 NKJV) Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) Paul saw their deceitful hearts through those men he sent to them. (12:19)Paul saw their deceitful hearts through those men he sent to them. (12:19) False teachers like to work in the dark and make you think one thing and do another!False teachers like to work in the dark and make you think one thing and do another!

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) Be careful with those who only want you to know thing in private!Be careful with those who only want you to know thing in private! Paul would not let sin go by unnoticed. (12:20-21)Paul would not let sin go by unnoticed. (12:20-21) What are we seeking in our service to God? (Phil 2:1-5)What are we seeking in our service to God? (Phil 2:1-5)

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) (Philippians 2:1-5 NKJV) Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, {2} fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. {3} Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.(Philippians 2:1-5 NKJV) Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, {2} fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. {3} Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

“For I do not seek yours, but you” (12:14-21) {4} Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. {5} Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,{4} Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. {5} Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,