Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ Therefore I have been the more eager to send him, in order that you may rejoice in seeing him again, and that I may have one sorrow less. ²⁹ Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold in honor men like him; ³⁰ for it was through the work of the Lord that he came near to death; for he hazarded his very life to supply what was lacking in the help you sent me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

They refresh my spirit as they do yours. So cultivate the acquaintance of such men.

Romans 16:2

I beg you to give her a Christian welcome, as the saints should; and to assist her in any matter in which she may have need of you. For she herself has been made an overseer to many people, including myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.

Matthew 10:40-41

"Whoever receives you is receiving me, and he who receives me is receiving Him who sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

"Have no fear, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.

Luke 9:5

"If any one will not receive you, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave this town, as a testimony against them."

John 13:20

In solemn truth I tell you, he who receives any one that I send is receiving me; and he who receives me is receiving Him who sent me."

Acts 2:46

Day after day they continued stedfastly with one accord in the Temple; and breaking bread together in their own homes, they continued to eat their food with gladness and an undivided heart,

Acts 8:8

There began to be great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

These loaded us with many honors and, when at last we set sail, they put on board such things as we needed.

Romans 10:15

And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring a glad gospel.

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy come, see to it that he is among you without trepidation; for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am, so let no one disparage him.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room for me in your hearts! I have wronged no man, I have ruined no man, I have defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For a man is proved worthy, not by his self-commendation, but when he is commended by the Lord.

Ephesians 4:9-12

Now surely this "he ascended" implies that he also descended into the lower part of the earth.

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, salutes you, and Marcus, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, make him welcome), and Jesus surnamed Justas.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.

3 John 1:10

Do them when I come I will recall to mind the deeds which he is doing, prating against me with wicked words. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to receive the brothers, forbids those that would receive them, and excommunicates them from the church.