Philippians 2:29
So receive him in the Lord with all joy; and honor men like him,
1 Corinthians 16:18
For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Give recognition to such men.
Romans 16:2
that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she has need from you, for she has been a helper of many and of myself also.
1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
But we ask you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
Matthew 10:40-41
"He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
Luke 2:10-11
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Luke 9:5
And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them."
John 13:20
Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives anyone I send receives me; and he who receives me receives him who sent me."
Acts 2:46
And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they ate together with glad and sincere hearts,
Acts 8:8
So there was much joy in that city.
Acts 28:10
They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies 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 preach good news!"
1 Corinthians 16:10
Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you with nothing to fear, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
2 Corinthians 7:2
Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
Ephesians 4:9-12
(In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean except that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth?
Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, and also Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.)
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as men who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy, and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
3 John 1:10
So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping against us with evil words. And not satisfied with that, he refuses himself to welcome the brethren, and also stops those who want to welcome them and puts them out of the church.