1 Thessalonians 2:9 reveals how Paul avoided seeking glory: by working night and day so as not to burden anyone.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:3, Paul insists his appeal is pure, not deceitful—part of the same defense of motives that continues in verse 6.

Philemon 1:9 adds that Paul appeals out of love, reinforcing his humble attitude despite having authority.

Philemon 1:8 has Paul choosing to appeal rather than command, reflecting the same restraint from exercising apostolic authority.

John 5:41 records Jesus saying he does not receive glory from people—a direct parallel to Paul's same attitude.

John 5:44 contrasts seeking glory from one another versus from God—Paul's choice aligns with seeking God's glory.

John 7:18 distinguishes seeking one's own glory from seeking God's glory—Paul exemplifies the latter by not seeking human glory.

John 12:43 criticizes those who love human glory over God's glory—Paul instead rejects human glory, aligning with Jesus' teaching.

1 Corinthians 9:4 asserts the apostolic right to material support — the same right Paul says he could have used but didn't.

1 Corinthians 9:6 continues the argument: Paul and Barnabas had the right to refrain from manual labor, yet they worked.

In 1 Corinthians 9:12-18, Paul explains he did not use his right to support, paralleling his refusal to seek glory here.

Proverbs 25:27 states it is not glorious to seek one's own glory—directly paralleling Paul's refusal to seek glory from people.

Galatians 1:10 explicitly states Paul does not seek human approval—directly parallel to his refusal to seek glory from people here.

In Galatians 6:13, Paul contrasts false teachers who boast in converts — the opposite of his own refusal to seek glory from people.

In 2 Corinthians 4:5, Paul proclaims not himself but Christ as Lord, and himself as servant—embodying the same rejection of self-glory.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Paul says he had the right to support but chose not to, to be an example—exactly the same principle as not making demands.

In 2 Corinthians 12:14, Paul seeks not their possessions but them, reinforcing his pattern of not seeking personal gain—parallel to not seeking glory.

In 1 Corinthians 9:18, Paul preaches free of charge, not using his rights, exactly paralleling his refusal to make demands as an apostle.

In Matthew 6:2, Jesus condemns giving to be praised by others, directly aligning with Paul's refusal to seek glory from people.

In 2 Corinthians 11:9, Paul refrains from burdening the Corinthians, showing another aspect of not exploiting his position—consistent with not seeking glory.

Galatians 5:26 warns against conceit and seeking glory—a general exhortation that Paul's actions exemplify here.

Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar boasting about his glory—contrasting with Paul's humble refusal to seek human praise.