21. Translate as Greek, "They all" (namely, who are now with
me,
Php 1:14, 17;
Php 4:21:
such Demas, then with him, proved to be,
Col 4:14;
compare
2Ti 4:10;
Phm 24).
seek their own--opposed to Paul's precept
(Php 2:4;
1Co 10:24, 33; 13:5).
This is spoken, by comparison with Timothy; for
Php 1:16, 17
implies that some of those with Paul at Rome were genuine Christians,
though not so self-sacrificing as Timothy. Few come to the help of the
Lord's cause, where ease, fame, and gain have to be sacrificed. Most
help only when Christ's gain is compatible with their own
(Jud 5:17, 23).
JFB.
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