Philippians 2:4 (BSB)

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

From Philippians 2. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Philippians 2:4

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Philippians 2:1-11: The apostle proceeds in this chapter where he left off in the last, with further exhortations to Christian duties. He presses them largely to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, in conformity to the example of the Lord Jesus, the great pattern of humility and love. Here we may observe, I. The great gospel precept passed upon us; that is, to love one another.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Philippians 2:4: Look, not every man on his own things,.... Not but that a man should take care of his worldly affairs, and look well unto them, and provide things honest in the sight of all men, for himself and his family, otherwise he would be worse than an infidel; but he is not to seek his own private advantage, and prefer it to a public good...
• Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Philippians 2:4: Verse 4. Look not every man on his own things. That is, be not selfish. Do not let your care and attention be wholly absorbed by your own concerns, or by the concerns of your own family. Evince a tender interest for the happiness of the whole, and let the welfare of others lie near your hearts.
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Philippians 2:4: The oldest manuscripts read, "Not looking each of you (plural, Greek) on his own things (that is, not having regard solely to them), but each of you on the things of others" also. Compare Phi 2:21; also Paul's own example (Phi 1:24).