1 Thessalonians 2:6

Weymouth NT

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.

Cross References

John 12:43

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

John 5:41

»I do not accept glory from man,

John 5:44

How is it possible for you to believe, while you receive glory from one another and have no desire for the glory that comes from the only God?

John 7:18

The man whose teaching originates with himself aims at his own glory. He who aims at the glory of Him who sent him teaches the truth, and there is no deception in him.

1 Corinthians 11:9

For man was not created for woman's sake, but woman for man's.

2 Corinthians 13:10

For this reason I write thus while absent, that when present I may not have to act severely in the exercise of the authority which the Lord has given me for building up, and not for pulling down.

2 Corinthians 4:5

(For we do not proclaim ourselves, but we proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bondservants for the sake of Jesus.)

Galatians 1:10

For is it man's favour or God's that I aspire to? Or am I seeking to please men? If I were still a man-pleaser, I should not be Christ's bondservant.

Galatians 5:26

Let us not become vain-glorious, challenging one another, envying one another.

Galatians 6:13

For these very men do not really keep the Law of Moses, but they would have you receive circumcision in order that they may glory in your bodies.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: how, working night and day so as not to become a burden to any one of you, we came and proclaimed among you God's Good News.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.