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God's Approval, Not Man's
Commentators emphasize that Paul explicitly rejected seeking praise or fame from people. Unlike many traveling teachers of his era who sought prestige and influence, Paul's team was motivated solely by the desire to please God, who "tests our hearts" (v. 4). Their ministry was not a performance for human approval but a sincere act of service to God.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 2:6
18th Century
Theologian
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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AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 2:6
Nor seeking glory of men (ουτε ζητουντες εξ ανθρωπων δοξαν). "Upon the repudiation of covetousness follows naturally the repudiati…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 2:6
19th Century
Bishop
Glory—that is, recognition of our splendid position, as in the phrase “giving glory to God,” that is, “recognizi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 2:6
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 2:6
16th Century
Theologian
When we might have exercised authority. Some interpret this as when we might have been burdensome—that is, might have loaded you …
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
Nor of men sought we glory Honour, esteem, and popular applause; for though there is an honour that is due to the faithful minister…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 2:1–6
17th Century
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…