Strong's Lexicon Nor οὔτε (oute) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. did we seek ζητοῦντες (zētountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. praise δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. from ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [or] οὔτε (oute) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3777: And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. anyone else, ἄλλων (allōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. [although] as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. apostles ἀπόστολοι (apostoloi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. of Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. we had authority δυνάμενοι (dynamenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. to demand βάρει (barei) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 922: Probably from the same as basis; weight; in the New Testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority. [it]. ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleNor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it. Young's Literal Translation nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ’s apostles. Holman Christian Standard Bible and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others. New American Standard Bible nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority. King James Bible Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor [yet] of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. Parallel Verses New International Version We were not looking for praise from people, not from you or anyone else, even though as apostles of Christ we could have asserted our authority. New Living Translation As for human praise, we have never sought it from you or anyone else. English Standard Version Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. New American Standard Bible nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority. King James Bible Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. Holman Christian Standard Bible and we didn't seek glory from people, either from you or from others. International Standard Version We did not seek praise from people—from you or from anyone else— NET Bible nor to seek glory from people, either from you or from others, American Standard Version nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ. English Revised Version nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ. Young's Literal Translation nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles. Cross References John 5:41 I receive not honour from men. John 5:44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? 1 Corinthians 9:4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. Philemon 1:8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 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: Jump to Previous Able Although Apostles Asserted Authority Burden Burdensome Care Charge Christ Christ's Claimed Demands Dignity Either Glory Mere Others Ourselves Praise Seek Seeking Sought Stood WhetherJump to Next Able Although Apostles Asserted Authority Burden Burdensome Care Charge Christ Christ's Claimed Demands Dignity Either Glory Mere Others Ourselves Praise Seek Seeking Sought Stood WhetherLinks 1 Thessalonians 2:6 NIV1 Thessalonians 2:6 NLT 1 Thessalonians 2:6 ESV 1 Thessalonians 2:6 NASB 1 Thessalonians 2:6 KJV 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Parallel 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:6 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:6 German Bible 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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