"Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor {yet} of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of …" — 1 Thessalonians 2:6

1 Thessalonians 2:6 · 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. {been...: or, used authority}”

— 1 Thessalonians 2:6

Verse 5

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God {is} witness:

Verse 7

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

1 Thessalonians 2 — Context

But 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.

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God {is} witness:

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor {yet} of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {been...: or, used authority}

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

So 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

Galatians 1:10

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

John 5:44

How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that {cometh} from God only?

John 5:41

I receive not honour from men.

Philemon 1:8-9

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

2 Corinthians 10:1-2

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence {am} base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: {in presence: or, in outward appearance}

Galatians 5:26

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

2 Corinthians 13:10

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.