How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns."

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

And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,

So there was much joy in that city.

And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!"

(In saying, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth?

And

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Hold such in reputation

They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.

for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.

Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

General references

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.