1 Thessalonians 2:6

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Nor did we seek glory from men (neither from you nor from others), though as Christ's apostles we could have asserted our authority.

Cross References

John 12:43

For they loved the glory that comes from men more than the glory that comes from God.

John 5:41

I do not receive glory from men.

John 5:44

How can you believe when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that is 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 the one who sent him is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him.

1 Corinthians 11:9

Neither was man created for the sake of woman, but woman for the sake of man.

2 Corinthians 13:10

The reason I am writing these things to you while I am absent is so that, when I am present, I will not need to be harsh in my use of authority, which the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For what we preach is not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

Galatians 1:10

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

Galatians 5:26

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

Galatians 6:13

For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they can boast about your flesh.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brothers, our labor and hardship. Working night and day so as not to be a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.