1 Thessalonians 2:6

Authorized 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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οὔτε
G3777
Nor
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#2
ζητοῦντες
G2212
sought
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by hebraism) to worship (god), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
#3
ἐξ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#4
ἀνθρώπων
G444
men
man-faced, i.e., a human being
#5
δόξαν
G1391
we glory
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
#6
οὔτε
G3777
Nor
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#7
ἀπ'
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#8
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#9
οὔτε
G3777
Nor
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#10
ἀπ'
G575
of
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#11
ἄλλων
G243
others
"else," i.e., different (in many applications)
#12
δυνάμενοι
G1410
when we might
to be able or possible
#13
ἐν
G1722
burdensome
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#14
βάρει
G922
weight; in the new testament only, figuratively, a load, abundance, authority
#15
εἶναι
G1511
have been
to exist
#16
ὥς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#17
Χριστοῦ
G5547
of Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#18
ἀπόστολοι
G652
the apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 Thessalonians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of glory connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about glory, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 Thessalonians.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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