Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
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Parallel translations
4 additional translationsnor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament1 Thessalonians — Paul's earliest letter. Thanksgiving for a young church's faith, and plain teaching on holy living and the return of Christ.
- Author
- Paul, with Silvanus and Timothy (1:1)
- Date
- c. AD 50–51, from Corinth