1 Thessalonians 2:6

Nor did we seek glory from people, either from you or from others. We could have claimed privileges as apostles of Christ.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The 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.

In Context

5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor as an excuse to cover up greed— God is our witness.

7Instead, we were as gentle among you as a mother comforting her own children. + 2:7 Some other versions read, Instead, we were like babies among you, as when a mother comforts her own children .

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Cross References

Esther 1:4He displayed the wealth of the splendor of his kingdom and the honor of the glory of his greatness for many days, for 180 days.

Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat too much honey; 1 that is like searching for honor after honor. + 25:27 Modern versions have different interpretations of this difficult verse. 1

John 5:41I do not receive praise from men,

John 7:18Whoever speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but whoever seeks the glory of him who sent him, that person is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my workmanship in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 9:12If others exercised this right from you, do we not have even more? But we did not claim this right. Instead we endured everything rather than be a hindrance to the gospel of Christ.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:2-7

The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our… Read the whole commentary →

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