How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith to Zion, Thy God reigneth!

And the angel said to them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

And there was great joy in that city.

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things?

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

And

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Hold such in reputation

Who also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

General references

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.