1 Thessalonians 2:6 — Community Reflections

1 THESSALONIANS 2:6 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 2

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

Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have stood on our authority as apostles of Christ — Paul renounces the honor (doxa) that might have been his due; authority is his right, but he chooses vulnerability. The apostolic office carries weight; he refuses to leverage it for personal advantage. His weakness becomes the proof of his apostolic authenticity.

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Trusting God's timing — 1 Thessalonians 2

I notice the repetition here is deliberate — the author wants us to feel the emphasis, to let the truth sink deep into our hearts.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. G...