1 Thessalonians 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 2:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The 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 Ch..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 2:6 — KJV
“Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. been...: or, used authority”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:6 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 2:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 2:6
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:6: nor, men, neither
“I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. to give...: Heb. to draw my flesh with wine all...: Heb. the number of the days of their life”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:6: men, sought, yet
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:6: nor, men, neither
“Woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! I have neither lent on usury, nor men have lent to me on usury; yet every one of them doth curse me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:6: nor, men, neither
“Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments, neither the king, nor any of his servants that heard all these words.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 2:6: nor, men, neither
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