"As preachers of the gospel of Jesus, do not expect worldly honors: these Jesus Christ neither took to himself, nor gave to his disciples"

This quote by Adam Clarke is a suggestion to preachers of the gospel of Jesus to not expect worldly honors. Jesus Christ himself did not take any worldly honors to himself, nor did he give any to his disciples. This quote is a suggestion to preachers that their reward is not of this world, but rather in the spiritual world. It is a tip that the focus of their work should be on the spiritual, not the material. It is a tip that the work of a preacher is to spread the gospel of Jesus, not to look for worldly acknowledgment. It is a suggestion that the work of a preacher is to bring individuals closer to God, not to seek worldly popularity. It is a reminder that the work of a preacher is to bring individuals to redemption, not to look for worldly power. This quote is a tip to preachers that their reward remains in heaven, not on earth.