Nor seeking glory of men (ουτε ζητουντες εξ ανθρωπων δοξαν). "Upon the repudiation of covetousness follows naturally the repudiati…

Nor of men sought we glory. Or praise. The love of applause was not what influenced them. (See Barnes on Colossians 1:10).

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Glory—that is, recognition of our splendid position, as in the phrase “giving glory to God,” that is, “recognizi…

In the first of three denials, Paul calls his readers to verify his complete abstinence from any type of “flattery” (GK 3135)—the insidious practic…

When we might have exercised authority. Some interpret this as when we might have been burdensome—that is, might have loaded you …

Nor of men sought we glory Honour, esteem, and popular applause; for though there is an honour that is due to the faithful minister…

The apostle had no worldly design in his preaching. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. The gospel of Christ at first met wit…

Previously, Paul commended the The alonians for having received God’s word amid tribulations; now he praises them because they did not fall away as…