MANNAFEST

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

KJV

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ASV

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

WEB

Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

YLT

nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

DBT

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

1 ThessaloniansPaul'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

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