1Th 2:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : He adds, Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ (1 Thessalonians 2:6 ). They did not look for praise or special treatment from anyone. Even though they could have expected respect and support as apostles, they chose not to be a burden. Their only ambition was to honor God, not seek fame or personal gain (John 5:44 ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 2:6

v. 6: He adds, Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ (1 Thessalonians 2:6 ^a). They did not look for praise or special treatment from anyone. Even though they could have expected respect and support as apostles, they chose not to be a burden. Their only ambition was to honor God, not seek fame or personal gain (John 5:44 ^b).