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. …
Andere Übersetzungen
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.
Querverweise
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It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom …
I receive not honour from men.
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same …
For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye …
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship …