Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

Bible References

With

Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.
Acts 2:46
And, day by day, attending constantly in the Temple with one accord, and breaking bread in private houses, they took their meals with great happiness and single-heartedness,
Acts 8:8
And there was great joy in that city.
Romans 10:15
And how are men to preach unless they have been sent to do so? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good!"
Ephesians 4:9
(Now this "re-ascended" --what does it mean but that He had first descended into the lower regions of the earth?

And

2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;
Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.

Hold such in reputation

Acts 28:10
They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.
1 Corinthians 16:18
They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.