Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Bible References
They
Romans 15:32
And pray that I will [be able to] come to you joyfully, if it is God's will, and have a refreshing visit with you.
2 Corinthians 7:6
But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus.
Philippians 2:28
So, I am all the more eager to send him to you people, so that when you see him again you will be glad, and that my sorrow will be lessened [i.e., in knowing that you are relieved to see that he is well again].
Colossians 4:8
I have sent [i.e., am sending] him to you for this very purpose, so that you can know our situation and that he can encourage your hearts.
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now Timothy has returned to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love, and [reported] that you have good memories of us. [He told us that you are] longing to see us, just as we also long to see you.
3 John 1:4
I do not have any greater joy than to hear that my [spiritual] children are living according to the truth.
Therefore
1 Thessalonians 5:12
But we urge you, brothers, to know [i.e., appreciate and respect] those who work hard among you, and who lead you and warn you in [the fellowship of] the Lord. [Note: These men were probably the elders. See Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:17].
Philippians 2:29
So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders who told you God's message. [Note: This probably refers to former preachers who had since died]. Consider the outcome of the way they lived and imitate their faith.
3 John 1:11
Dear [friend], do not imitate what is evil, but [only] what is good. The person who does what is good is [a child] of God; the one who does evil has not seen God [spiritually].