1 Thessalonians 2:6

In 9 translations

BSB

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.Or although as apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you; SBL, NE, and WH include this phrase with verse 7.

KJV

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

WEB

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

ASV

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

LSV

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ’s apostles.

YLT

nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

DBY

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;

DRC

Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

GNV

Neither sought we prayse of men, neither of you, nor of others, when we might haue bene chargeable, as the Apostles of Christ.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

οὔτε ζητοῦντες ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δόξαν, οὔτε ἀφʼ ὑμῶν οὔτε ἀπʼ ἄλλων,

RP2018

οὔτε ζητοῦντες ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δόξαν, οὔτε ἀφ’ ὑμῶν οὔτε ἀπὸ ἄλλων, δυνάμενοι ἐν βάρει εἶναι, ὡς χριστοῦ ἀπόστολοι,

TR-Boyd

οὔτε ζητοῦντες ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δόξαν, οὔτε ἀφ᾿ ὑμῶν οὔτε ἀπ᾿ ἄλλων, δυνάμενοι ἐν βάρει εἶναι, ὡς Χριστοῦ ἀπόστολοι,

SCR1894

ουτε ζητουντες εξ ανθρωπων δοξαν ουτε αφ υμων ουτε απ αλλων δυναμενοι εν βαρει ειναι ως χριστου αποστολοι

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• Galatians 1:10Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
• John 5:44How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
• John 5:41I do not accept glory from men,
• Philemon 1:8–9So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper, I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:9Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
• 2 Corinthians 10:1–2Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away. I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who…
• Galatians 5:26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.
• 1 Timothy 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
• Proverbs 25:27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
• 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
• Daniel 4:30the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?”
• 1 Thessalonians 3:8–9For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord. How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
• Esther 5:11Haman recounted to them his glorious wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honored and promoted him over the other officials and servants.
• John 12:43For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
• 1 Corinthians 9:1–2Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord? Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship…

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