6Nor from men sought we glory, neither from you, nor yet from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.


In Context

3 For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impurity, nor in guile;

4 But as we were allowed by God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.

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

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

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

8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted to you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear to us.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:6We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:6Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:6nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:6nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.