1 Thessalonians 2:6

Modern English Version

Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you, or from others, even though we might have made demands as the apostles of Christ.

Cross References

Esther 1:4

He unveiled the riches of his glorious kingdom and the costly luxury of his greatness for many days, one hundred and eighty days.

Esther 5:11

Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, his many children, and everything about him the king had praised, and how he had promoted him over the princes and servants of the king.

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to seek their own glory is not glorious.

Daniel 4:30

The king spoke, saying, “Is this not Babylon the Great that I myself have built as a royal residence by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?”

John 12:43

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

John 5:41

“I do not receive honor from men.

John 5:44

How can you believe, who receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?

John 7:18

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory. But He who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

1 Corinthians 11:9

The man was not created for the woman, but the woman for the man.

2 Corinthians 13:10

Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should be sharp, according to the authority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Galatians 1:10

For am I now seeking the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? For if I were still trying to please men, I would not be the servant of Christ.

Galatians 5:26

Let us not be conceited, provoking one another and envying one another.

Galatians 6:13

For they themselves who are circumcised do not keep the law. But they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil. Laboring night and day so as not to be an expense to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and teaching.