Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I sent him, therefore, the sooner, that, by seeing him again, you might rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and regard such as worthy of honor; ³⁰ because for the work of the Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, that he might supply that which was lacking in your service to me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

for they have refreshed my spirit, and yours. There fore, acknowledge such.

Romans 16:2

that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of saints, and that you aid her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she has aided many, and myself also.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we beseech you, brethren, to have regard for those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Matthew 10:40-41

He that receives you, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

And the angel said to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people.

Luke 9:5

And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off even the dust from your feet, for a testimony against them.

John 13:20

Verily, verily I say to you, he that receives him that I shall send, receives me; and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.

Acts 2:46

And with one consent, they continued daily in the temple; and, breaking bread from house to house, they partook of their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

And they also honored us with many honors; and, when we put to sea, they supplied us with such things as we needed.

Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach, unless they be sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring joyous news of good things!

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Regard us cordially; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have made gain by no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

for he that commends himself is not approved; but he whom the Lord commends.

Ephesians 4:9-12

But this He ascended what does it mean, but that he also descended into the lower earthly regions?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, salutes you, and so does Marcus the nephew of Barnabas, concerning whom you received commandments; if he come to you, receive him;

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive: for they watch for your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that would be fatal to you.

3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I come, I will remember his works which he does, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with these things, he does not himself receive the brethren, but both for bids those who are willing, and casts them out of the church.