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.In other versions
nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
ASV
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.
BBE
nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;
DBY
nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
WEB
nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
YLT
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
ENG
Nor from men sought we glory, neither from you, nor yet from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
WBT
Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
BSB
In context
4But 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 hearts.
5For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus