Translation Comparison

1 Thessalonians 2:6

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 2:6 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
American Standard VersionASV	nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;
English Revised VersionERV	nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Nor from men sought we glory, neither from you, nor yet from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
World English BibleWEB	nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.
American King James VersionAKJV	Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.

King James Bible

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.

American Standard Version

ASV

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

nor seeking glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been a charge as Christ's apostles;

English Revised Version

ERV

nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as apostles of Christ.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Nor from men sought we glory, neither from you, nor yet from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

World English Bible

WEB

nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

nor seeking of men glory, neither from you nor from others, being able to be burdensome, as Christ's apostles.

American King James Version

AKJV

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.