1 Thessalonians 2:6New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Nor from men sought we glory, neither from you, nor [yet] from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Nor, of men, seeking glory—either from you, or from others, though we could have assumed, dignity, as Apostles of Christ;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Neither sought we prayse of men, neither of you, nor of others, when we might haue bene chargeable, as the Apostles of Christ.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Nor of men sought we glorie, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might haue beene burdensome, as the Apostles of Christ.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— And we have not sought support from men, neither from you nor from others, when we could have been burdensome on you for our maintenance, as the apostles of Christ should be.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Neither have we sought glory from men, either from you or from others, though we could have been honoured ones, as the apostles of the Meshiha;
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Neither have we sought glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have been chargeable as legates of the Messiah. |
Nor
3777 {3777} Primeοὔτεoute{oo'-teh}
From G3756 and G5037; not too, that is, neither or nor; by analogy not even.
of
1537 {1537} Primeἐκek{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
men
444 {0444} Primeἄνθρωποςanthropos{anth'-ro-pos}
From G0435 and ὤψ [[ops]] (the countenance; from G3700); manfaced, that is, a human being.
sought
2212 {2212} Primeζητέωzeteo{dzay-teh'-o}
Of uncertain affinity; to seek (literally or figuratively); specifically (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life).
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
we glory,
1391 {1391} Primeδόξαdoxa{dox'-ah}
From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively).
neither
3777 {3777} Primeοὔτεoute{oo'-teh}
From G3756 and G5037; not too, that is, neither or nor; by analogy not even.
of
575 {0575} Primeἀπόapo{ap-o'}
A primary particle; ' off', that is, away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literally or figuratively).
you,
5216 {5216} Primeὑμῶνhumon{hoo-mone'}
Genitive case of G5210; of ( from or concerning) you.
nor
3777 {3777} Primeοὔτεoute{oo'-teh}
From G3756 and G5037; not too, that is, neither or nor; by analogy not even.
[ yet] of
575 {0575} Primeἀπόapo{ap-o'}
A primary particle; ' off', that is, away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literally or figuratively).
others,
243 {0243} Primeἄλλοςallos{al'-los}
A primary word; ' else', that is, different (in many applications).
when we might
1410 {1410} Primeδύναμαιdunamai{doo'-nam-ahee}
Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.
z5740 <5740> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 544
have been
1511 {1511} Primeεἶναιeinai{i'-nahee}
Present infinitive from G1510; to exist.
z5750 <5750> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 135
burdensome,
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
922 {0922} Primeβάροςbaros{bar'-os}
Probably from the same as G0939 (through the notion of going down; compare G0899); weight; in the New Testament only, figuratively a load, abundance, authority.
as
5613 {5613} Primeὡςhos{hoce}
Probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, that is, in that manner (very variously used as shown).
the apostles
652 {0652} Primeἀπόστολοςapostolos{ap-os'-tol-os}
From G0649; a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ('apostle'), (with miraculous powers).
of Christ.
5547 {5547} PrimeΧριστόςChristos{khris-tos'}
From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. |
1 Thessalonians 2:6
_ _ Literally, “Nor of men (have we been found, 1 Thessalonians 2:5) seeking glory.” The “of” here represents a different Greek word from “of” in the clause “of you ... of others.” Alford makes the former (Greek, “ex”) express the abstract ground of the glory; the latter (apo) the concrete object from which it was to come. The former means “originating from”; the latter means “on the part of.” Many teach heretical novelties, though not for fain, yet for “glory.” Paul and his associates were free even from this motive [Grotius], (John 5:44).
_ _ we might have been burdensome — that is, by claiming maintenance (1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 11:9; 2 Corinthians 12:16; 2 Thessalonians 3:8). As, however, “glory” precedes, as well as “covetousness,” the reference cannot be restricted to the latter, though I think it is not excluded. Translate, “when we might have borne heavily upon you,” by pressing you with the weight of self-glorifying authority, and with the burden of our sustenance. Thus the antithesis is appropriate in the words following, “But we were gentle (the opposite of pressing weightily) among you” (1 Thessalonians 2:7). On weight being connected with authority, compare Note, see on 2 Corinthians 10:10, “His letters are weighty” (1 Corinthians 4:21). Alford’s translation, which excludes reference to his right of claiming maintenance (“when we might have stood on our dignity”), seems to me disproved by 1 Thessalonians 2:9, which uses the same Greek word unequivocally for “chargeable.” Twice he received supplies from Philippi while at Thessalonica (Philippians 4:16).
_ _ as the apostles — that is, as being apostles. |
1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor from others — Who would have honoured us more, if we had been burdensome — That is, taken state upon ourselves. |
1 Thessalonians 2:6
(5) Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been (e) burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
(5) To submit himself even to the basest, to win them, and to avoid all pride.
(e) When I might lawfully have lived upon the expenses of the churches. |
- of men:
Esther 1:4 When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, [even] an hundred and fourscore days.
Esther 5:11 And Haman told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all [the things] wherein the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the princes and servants of the king.
Proverbs 25:27 [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory.
Daniel 4:30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?
John 5:41 I receive not honour from men.
John 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?
John 7:18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
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.
Galatians 5:26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 6:13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
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- when:
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.
1 Corinthians 9:4 Have we not power to eat and to drink?
1 Corinthians 9:6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
1 Corinthians 9:12-18 If others be partakers of [this] power over you, [are] not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. ... What is my reward then? [Verily] that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
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: ... But I beseech [you], that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.
2 Corinthians 10:10-11 For [his] letters, say they, [are] weighty and powerful; but [his] bodily presence [is] weak, and [his] speech contemptible. ... Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [will we be] also in deed when we are present.
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.
Philemon 1:8-9 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, ... Yet for love's sake I rather beseech [thee], being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
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- been burdensome:
- or, used authority,
1 Corinthians 11:9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.
1 Corinthians 12:13-15 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. ... If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. ... For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
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- as the:
1 Corinthians 9:1-2 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? ... If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 9:4-6 Have we not power to eat and to drink? ... Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?
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