Philippians 2:21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. San Quala, the native apostle of Central Burmah, was, in consequence of his abilities and influences, offered a lucrative appointment by the British Commissioner at Pegu. Without hesitation he declined the offer, though having no salary, and depending for food and clothing on the people to whom he preached. He replied, "I cannot do it. I will not have the money. I will not mix up God's work with Government work. There are others to do this thing; employ them." And being further pressed with the suggestion that he might continue his work as missionary, which would thus be rendered easier, he said, "No, sir. When I eat with the children of poverty I am content, I did not leave my dear wife and come up hither in search of silver or agreeable food. I came to this land that its poor benighted inhabitants might be saved." In two and a half years this man had gathered thirty churches and baptized more than two thousand adult believers with his own hands. (J. B. J. Tinling, B. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.WEB: For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ. |
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