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.

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 2:6

BSB
Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
AKJV
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
CPDV
Nor did we seek the glory of men, neither from you, nor from others.
ERV
nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ.
NHEB
nor seeking glory from people (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
SMT
Neither seeking glory of men, nor of you, nor of others, being able to be in weight, as the sent of Christ.

Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 2:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Thessalonians 2:6
Summary
Apostles declined praise and material support
Event
Rejecting human recognition
Estimated Time Period
c. 51 AD
Category
Epistle