Day after day they continued stedfastly with one accord in the Temple; and breaking bread together in their own homes, they continued to eat their food with gladness and an undivided heart,

There began to be great joy in that city.

And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring a glad gospel.

Now surely this "he ascended" implies that he also descended into the lower part of the earth.

And

For a man is proved worthy, not by his self-commendation, but when he is commended by the Lord.

I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.

Hold such in reputation

These loaded us with many honors and, when at last we set sail, they put on board such things as we needed.

They refresh my spirit as they do yours. So cultivate the acquaintance of such men.

Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.