1 Thessalonians 2:6

6 We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 in Other Translations

KJV
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.
ESV
6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.
NLT
6 As for human praise, we have never sought it from you or anyone else.
MSG
6 Even though we had some standing as Christ's apostles, we never threw our weight around or tried to come across as important, with you or anyone else.
CSB
6 and we didn't seek glory from people, either from you or from others.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 In-Context

4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.
5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness.
6 We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority.
7 Instead, we were like young children among you. Just as a nursing mother cares for her children,
8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

Cross References 3

  • 1. John 5:41,44
  • 2. 1 Corinthians 9:1,2
  • 3. 2 Corinthians 11:7-11
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