Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

Bible References

With

Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them: "Stop being afraid, for now I bring you good tidings of great joy which is to be for all the people;
Acts 2:46
Day after day they regularly attended the temple; they practiced breaking their bread together in their homes, and eating their food with glad and simple hearts,
Acts 8:8
So there was great rejoicing in that city.
Romans 10:15
And how can men preach unless they are sent to do so? As the Scripture says, "How beautiful are the feet of men who bring the glad news of His good things!"
Ephesians 4:9
What does "He went up" mean, except that He had first gone down into the lower regions of the earth?

And

2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the man who keeps on recommending himself who is really approved, but it is the man whom the Lord recommends.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
We beg you, brothers, to practice showing respect to those who labor among you, who are your leaders in the Lord's work, and who advise you;
Hebrews 13:17
Continue to obey and to be submissive to your leaders, for they are ever watching in defense of your souls, as men who will have to give account of their trust. Treat them in this way, so that they may work with joy and not with grief.

Hold such in reputation

Acts 28:10
They also honored us with many presents, and when we set sail, they supplied us with everything that we needed.
1 Corinthians 16:18
Yes, they have cheered my spirit, and yours too. You must deeply appreciate such men.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice the salary they get especially those who keep on toiling in preaching and teaching.