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

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

Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

There was great joy in that city.

And how will they proclaim unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things."

Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?

And

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

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Hold such in reputation

They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.

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

General references

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