Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that seeing him ye might again rejoice, and that I might be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour; ³⁰ because for the sake of the work he drew near even to death, venturing his life that he might fill up what lacked in your ministration toward me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: own therefore such.

Romans 16:2

that ye may receive her in the Lord worthily of saints, and that ye may assist her in whatever matter she has need of you; for she also has been a helper of many, and of myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Isaiah 52:7

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

Matthew 10:40-41

He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;

Luke 9:5

And as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a witness against them.

John 13:20

Verily, verily, I say to you, He who receives whomsoever I shall send receives me; and he that receives me receives him who has sent me.

Acts 2:46

And every day, being constantly in the temple with one accord, and breaking bread in the house, they received their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

who also honoured us with many honours, and on our leaving they made presents to us of what should minister to our wants.

Romans 10:15

and how shall they preach unless they have been sent? according as it is written, How beautiful the feet of them that announce glad tidings of peace, of them that announce glad tidings of good things!

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, even as I.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us: we have injured no one, we have ruined no one, we have made gain of no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Ephesians 4:9-12

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

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

For this reason, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he does, babbling against us with wicked words; and not content with these, neither does he himself receive the brethren; and those who would he prevents, and casts them out of the assembly.