1 Thessalonians 2:6 “Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apost…”

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

World English Bible

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

American Standard Version

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

Neither sought we prayse of men, neither of you, nor of others, when we might haue bene chargeable, as the Apostles of Christ.

Darby Translation

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;

Young's Literal Translation

nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

Bible in Basic English

Or looking for glory from men, from you or from others, when we might have made ourselves a care to you as Apostles of Christ.

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Cross references

“of men”

Galatians 1:10 John 5:44 John 5:41 Galatians 5:26 1 Timothy 5:17 Esther 1:4

Galatians 1:10 · BSB

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

John 5:44 · BSB

How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 5:41 · BSB

I do not accept glory from men,

Galatians 5:26 · BSB

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.

1 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Esther 1:4 · BSB

And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.

“when”

1 Thessalonians 2:9 2 Corinthians 13:10 1 Corinthians 9:12–18 1 Corinthians 9:4 1 Corinthians 9:6 2 Corinthians 10:1

1 Thessalonians 2:9 · BSB

Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

2 Corinthians 13:10 · BSB

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

1 Corinthians 9:12–18 · BSB

If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:4 · BSB

Have we no right to food and to drink?

1 Corinthians 9:6 · BSB

Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

“been burdensome”

1 Corinthians 11:9 1 Corinthians 12:13–15 1 Thessalonians 3:8 1 Thessalonians 3:9

1 Corinthians 11:9 · BSB

Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

1 Corinthians 12:13–15 · BSB

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

1 Thessalonians 3:8 · BSB

For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 3:9 · BSB

How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?

“as the”

1 Corinthians 9:4–6 1 Corinthians 9:1 1 Corinthians 9:2

1 Corinthians 9:4–6 · BSB

Have we no right to food and to drink?

1 Corinthians 9:1 · BSB

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 9:2 · BSB

Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.

Also

2 Corinthians 4:5

2 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!

7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

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