Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 2:6
American Standard Version
nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
Amplified® Bible
Nor did we seek to extract praise {and} honor {and} glory from men, either from you or from anyone else, though we might have asserted our authority [stood on our dignity and claimed honor] as apostles (special missionaries) of Christ (the Messiah).
Contemporary English Version
We were not trying to get you or anyone else to praise us.
Darby English Version
nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;
Good News Bible
We did not try to get praise from anyone, either from you or from others,
International Standard Version
We did not seek praise from people-from you or from anyone else-
King James Version
Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
New American Standard Bible
nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority.
New International Version
We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you,
New King James Version
Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, even though as apostles of Christ we might have asserted our authority.
Young's Literal Translation
nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
