1 Corinthians 10:24

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Let a man give attention not only to what is good for himself, but equally to his neighbour's good.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 10:33 : 33 Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.
  • 1 Cor 13:5 : 5 Love's ways are ever fair, it takes no thought for itself; it is not quickly made angry, it takes no account of evil;
  • Phil 2:21 : 21 For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.
  • Phil 2:4-5 : 4 Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus,
  • 2 Cor 12:14 : 14 This is now the third time that I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a trouble to you: my desire is for you, not for your property: for it is not the children's business to make store for their fathers, but the fathers for the children.
  • Rom 15:1-2 : 1 We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves. 2 Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong.
  • 1 Cor 9:19-23 : 19 For though I was free from all men, I made myself a servant to all, so that more might have salvation. 20 And to the Jews I was as a Jew, so that I might give the good news to them; to those under the law I was the same, not as being myself under the law, but so that I might give the good news to those under the law. 21 To those without the law I was as one without the law, not as being without law to God, but as under law to Christ, so that I might give the good news to those without the law. 22 To the feeble, I was as one who is feeble, so that they might have salvation: I have been all things to all men, so that some at least might have salvation. 23 And I do all things for the cause of the good news, so that I may have a part in it.

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    3 Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;

    4 Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.

  • Phil 2:21
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    21 For they all go after what is theirs, not after the things of Christ.

  • 1 Cor 10:23
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    23 We are free to do all things, but there are things which it is not wise to do. We are free to do all things, but not all things are for the common good.

  • 1 Cor 10:25
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    25 Whatever meat may be had at the public market, take as food without question of right or wrong;

  • Rom 15:1-2
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    1 We who are strong have to be a support to the feeble, and not give pleasure to ourselves.

    2 Let every one of us give pleasure to his neighbour for his good, to make him strong.

  • 1 Cor 10:31-33
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    31 So then, if it is a question of food or drink, or any other thing, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

    32 Give no cause of trouble to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God.

    33 Even as I give way to all men in all things, not looking for profit for myself, but for the good of others, that they may get salvation.

  • 2 Cor 8:13-15
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    13 And I am not saying this so that others may get off free, while the weight comes on you:

    14 But so that things may be equal; that from those things of which you have more than enough at the present time their need may be helped, and that if you are in any need they may be a help to you in the same way, making things equal.

    15 As it says in the Writings, He who had taken up much had nothing over and he who had little had enough.

  • 1 Cor 10:29
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    29 Right and wrong, I say, not for you, but for the other man; for the fact that I am free is not dependent on another man's sense of right or wrong.

  • Gal 6:4-5
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    4 But let every man make test of his work, and then will his cause for glory be in himself only, and not in his neighbour.

    5 Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.

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    26 Let us not be full of self-glory, making one another angry, having envy of one another.

  • Luke 6:30
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    30 Give to everyone who comes with a request, and if a man takes away your property, make no attempt to get it back again.

  • Rom 14:19
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    19 So then, let us go after the things which make peace, and the things by which we may be a help to one another.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16 Let it not be possible for men to say evil about your good:

  • Luke 12:30-31
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    30 For the nations of the world go in search of all these things: but your Father has knowledge that you have need of them.

    31 But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.

  • 2 Cor 10:16
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    16 So that we may be able to go on and take the good news to countries still farther away than you are, and not take credit for another man's work in making things ready to our hand.

  • Heb 10:24
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  • Rom 12:16-17
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    16 Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

    17 Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.

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    13 Then let us not be judges of one another any longer: but keep this in mind, that no man is to make it hard for his brother, or give him cause for doubting.

  • Matt 6:32-33
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    32 Because the Gentiles go in search of all these things: for your Father in heaven has knowledge that you have need of all these things:

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    7 For every man's life and every man's death has a relation to others as well as to himself.

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    33 I have had no desire for any man's silver or gold or clothing.

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    21 It is better not to take meat or wine or to do anything which might be a cause of trouble to your brother.

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    24 My brothers, let every man keep in that condition which is the purpose of God for him.

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    21 So that is what comes to the man who gets wealth for himself, and has not wealth in the eyes of God.

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    29 Say not, I will do to him as he has done to me; I will give the man the reward of his work.

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    10 So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.

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    15 Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.

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    7 Who ever goes to war without looking to someone to be responsible for his payment? who puts in vines and does not take the fruit of them? or who takes care of sheep without drinking of their milk?

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    21 So let no one take pride in men. For all things are yours;

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    10 And strange men may be full of your wealth, and the fruit of your work go to the house of others;

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    12 I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any.

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    4 Take no care to get wealth; let there be an end to your desire for money.

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    12 That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

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    21 For when you take your food, everyone takes his meal before the other; and one has not enough food, and another is the worse for drink.

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    27 It is not good to take much honey: so he who is not looking for honour will be honoured.

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    8 Be in debt for nothing, but to have love for one another: for he who has love for his neighbour has kept all the law.

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    6 My brothers, it is because of you that I have taken Apollos and myself as examples of these things, so that in us you might see that it is not wise to go farther than what is in the holy Writings, so that no one of you may be lifted up against his brother.

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    25 So that there might be no division in the body; but all the parts might have the same care for one another.