1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
Context
This verse from 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul defends his ministry among them: he came after suffering in Philippi, not from error or deceit, not trying to please people but God who tests hearts. He was gentle among them like a nursing mother caring for her children. …
Other Translations
nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
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.
Cross References
For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your …
For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.
For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto …
If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore …
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be …
Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without …
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; …
Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
Have we not power to eat and to drink?