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

Nor {G3777} of {G1537} men {G444} sought {G2212} we glory {G1391}, neither {G3777} of {G575} you {G5216}, nor {G3777} yet of {G575} others {G243}, when we might {G1410} have been {G1511} burdensome {G1722}{G922}, as {G5613} the apostles {G652} of Christ {G5547}.

Nor did we seek human praise — either from you or from others.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Galatians 1:10 (7 votes)

    ¶ For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:9 (6 votes)

    For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

  • John 5:44 (5 votes)

    How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that [cometh] from God only?

  • Philemon 1:8 (5 votes)

    ¶ Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

  • Philemon 1:9 (5 votes)

    Yet for love's sake I rather beseech [thee], being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

  • John 5:41 (5 votes)

    I receive not honour from men.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:1 (4 votes)

    ¶ Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence [am] base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: