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1 Thessalonians 2:6-9 Living to Please God

6 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,

7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.

8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

9 Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 2:6-9

Daniel 4:30 - he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:30 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:30

1 Thessalonians 2:9 - Surely you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to b... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:9

1 Timothy 5:17 - The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially tho... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:17 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:17

John 5:44 - How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the pra... Click to read the verse John 5:44 Click to read the verse John 5:44

Esther 5:11 - Haman boasted to them about his vast wealth, his many sons, and all the ways the king had honor... Click to read the verse Esther 5:11 Click to read the verse Esther 5:11

John 7:18 - He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of t... Click to read the verse John 7:18 Click to read the verse John 7:18

Proverbs 25:27 - It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:27

1 Corinthians 9:4 - Don’t we have the right to food and drink? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:4

1 Corinthians 11:9 - neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:9

Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10

John 12:43 - for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Click to read the verse John 12:43 Click to read the verse John 12:43

2 Thessalonians 3:9 - We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves ... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:9

Galatians 5:26 - Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:26 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:26

2 Corinthians 4:5 - For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Je... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:5

Matthew 6:2 - “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the s... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:2

Philemon 1:8-9 - Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8-9 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8-9

1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 - For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9

1 Corinthians 9:12-18 - If others have this right of support from you, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did no... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:12-18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:12-18

1 Corinthians 9:18 - What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:18

2 Corinthians 11:9 - And when I was with you and needed something, I was not a burden to anyone, for the brothers wh... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:9

Esther 1:4 - For a full 180 days he displayed the vast wealth of his kingdom and the splendor and glory of h... Click to read the verse Esther 1:4 Click to read the verse Esther 1:4

Acts 28:10 - They honored us in many ways and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplie... Click to read the verse Acts 28:10 Click to read the verse Acts 28:10

John 5:41 - “I do not accept praise from men, Click to read the verse John 5:41 Click to read the verse John 5:41

Galatians 6:13 - Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:13

2 Corinthians 13:10 - This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:10

1 Corinthians 9:1 - The Rights of an Apostle Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:1

Philemon 1:8 - Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8

1 Corinthians 9:1-2 - The Rights of an Apostle Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:1-2

2 Corinthians 10:1-2 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1-2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1-2

1 Corinthians 12:13-15 - For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13-15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:13-15

2 Corinthians 10:10-11 - For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10-11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10-11

1 Corinthians 9:4-6 - Don’t we have the right to food and drink? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:4-6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:4-6

1 Timothy 5:3 - Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:3