Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice when you see him again and I may be less anxious. ²⁹ Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with all joy and hold men like him in honor, ³⁰ because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.

Romans 16:2

So you should welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many—and of me also.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the herald,
who proclaims peace,
who brings news of good things,
who proclaims salvation,
who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Matthew 10:40-41

“The one who welcomes you welcomes Me, and the one who welcomes Me welcomes Him who sent Me.

Luke 2:10-11

But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Luke 9:5

If they do not welcome you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”

John 13:20

I assure you: Whoever receives anyone I send receives Me, and the one who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.”

Acts 2:46

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple complex, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with a joyful and humble attitude,

Acts 8:8

So there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

So they heaped many honors on us, and when we sailed, they gave us what we needed.

Romans 10:15

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who announce the gospel of good things!

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Accept us. We have wronged no one, corrupted no one, defrauded no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.

Ephesians 4:9-12

But what does “He ascended” mean except that He descended to the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

This is why, if I come, I will remind him of the works he is doing, slandering us with malicious words. And he is not satisfied with that! He not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but he even stops those who want to do so and expels them from the church.