Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
Literally, 'Nor of men seeking glory.' The "of" х ex (G1537)] here is different from "of" х apo (G575)] in "of you ... of others." The former means originating from; the latter, on the part of. Many teach heretical novelties, though not for gain, yet for "glory." Paul and his associates were free even from this motive (John 5:44).
We might have been burdensome - i:e., by claiming maintenance (1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 11:9; 2 Corinthians 12:16; 2 Corinthians 2 Thess We might have been burdensome - i:e., by claiming maintenance (1 Thessalonians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 11:9; 2 Corinthians 12:16; 2 Thessalonians 3:8). As, however, "glory" precedes, as well as "covetousness," the reference cannot be restricted to the latter. Translate, 'when we might have borne heavily upon you,' with the weight of self-glorifying authority, and with the burden of our sustenance. Thus the antithesis is appropriate, "But we were gentle (the opposite of pressing weightily) among you" (1 Thessalonians 2:7). On weight being connected with authority, cf. note, 1 Corinthians 4:21; 2 Corinthians 10:10. On the other hand, Ellicott`s restriction х en (G1722) barei (G922) einai (G1511)] to 'we might have used authority,' is against 1 Thessalonians 2:9, which uses a kindred word х epibareesai (G1912)] for "chargeable." Twice he received supplies from Philippi at Thessalonica (Philippians 4:16).
As the (no "the" in Greek) apostles - in the wider sense, including Silvanus and Timothy.