How delightful it is to see approaching over the mountains the feet of a messenger who announces peace, a messenger who brings good news, who announces deliverance, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:

Every day they continued to gather together by common consent in the temple courts, breaking bread from house to house, sharing their food with glad and humble hearts,

So there was great joy in that city.

And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news."

Now what is the meaning of "he ascended," except that he also descended to the lower regions, namely, the earth?

And

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

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

Hold such in reputation

They also bestowed many honors, and when we were preparing to sail, they gave us all the supplies we needed.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

General references

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.