How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that announceth glad tidings, that publisheth peace; that announceth glad tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;

And every day, being constantly in the temple with one accord, and breaking bread in the house, they received their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

And there was great joy in that city.

and how shall they preach unless they have been sent? according as it is written, How beautiful the feet of them that announce glad tidings of peace, of them that announce glad tidings of good things!

But that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?

And

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

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

Hold such in reputation

who also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made presents to us of what should minister to our wants.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore such.

Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

General references

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.