How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, Thy God reigns!

And the agent said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good-news of great joy that will be to all the people,

And continuing steadfastly, daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they partook of nourishment in gladness and evenness of heart,

And there became great joy in that city.

And how will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim good news of peace, of those who proclaim good news of good things.

And what is the ascended, except that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?

And

For he who commends himself, that man is not approved, but whom the Lord commends.

And we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who labor among you, and who lead you in Lord, and who admonish you,

Have confidence in those who lead you, and yield yourselves, for they watch for your souls as men who will render account, so that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this is unprofitable for you.

Hold such in reputation

who also honored us with many honorariums. And while putting out to sea, they furnished the things for our necessities.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge ye such men.

Let the elders who rule well be regarded worthy of double compensation, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

General references

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [is] a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.