Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 2:6

1 Thessalonians chapter 2 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

v.6This passage

v.7But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Esther 1:4

    when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty many days, even a hundred and fourscore days.

  • John 12:43

    for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:10

    For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:9

    for neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man:

  • Philemon 1:8

    Wherefore, though I have all boldness in Christ to enjoin thee that which is befitting,

  • 1 Corinthians 12:13

    For in one Spirit were we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all made to drink of one Spirit.