1 Thessalonians 2:6

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

"Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burden some, as the apostles of Christ." - 1 Thessalonians 2:6
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What does 1 Thessalonians 2:6 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul is…

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The Pursuit of True Glory: Embracing Humility in Service

In 1 Thessalonians 2:6, the Apostle Paul writes, "Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about the nature of Christian service and the heart posture…

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Prayer for Humility and Servitude in Christ

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and humility, acknowledging Your greatness and sovereignty over all creation. As we reflect upon the words of Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:6, "Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when…

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1 Thessalonians 2:6 - "Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ."
2 Thessalonians 1:6 - "Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;"
2 Thessalonians 3:6-7
2 Thessalonians 1:1 - "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:"
2 Thessalonians 2:6 - "And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time."
"Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;" - 2 Thessalonians 1:6
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
1 Thessalonians 2:20 - "For ye are our glory and joy."
1 Thessalonians 1:6 - "And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:"
1 Thessalonians 5:6 - "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober."
1 Thessalonians 2:1 - "For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:"
"For ye are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:20
1 Thessalonians 2:3 - "For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:"
1 Thessalonians 2:7 - "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:"
2 Thessalonians 1:2 - "Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 1:2 - "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;"
"Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:" - 2 Thessalonians 1:1
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - "For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 2:12 - "That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."
1 Thessalonians 2:18 - "Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us."
2 Thessalonians 2:1 - "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,"
"And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time." - 2 Thessalonians 2:6
1 Thessalonians 2:10 - "Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:"
1 Thessalonians 2:11 - "As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,"
1 Thessalonians 4:6 - "That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified."
1 Thessalonians 2:5 - "For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:"
2 Thessalonians 1:9 - "Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;"
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:"