How delightful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns as a king."

And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good news to you of great joy which will be for all the people:

And every day, devoting themselves [to meeting] with one purpose in the temple [courts] and breaking bread from house [to house], they were eating [their] food with joy and simplicity of heart,

And there was great joy in that city.

And how will they preach, unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "How timely [are] the feet of those who bring good news of good things."

Now "he ascended," what is [it], except that he also descended to the lower regions of the earth?

And

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

Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and rule over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Obey your leaders and submit [to them], for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not [with] groaning, for this [would be] unprofitable for you.

Hold such in reputation

They also honored us with many honors, and [when we] were putting out to sea, they gave [us] the [things] {we needed}.

for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.

The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.

General references

Like the cold of snow on a day of harvest [is] a faithful messenger to those who send him, and the soul of his master is refreshed.