Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I sent him, therefore, the more carefully, that when ye see him again, ye may rejoice and that I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; ³⁰ because for the work of the Christ he was near unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, acknowledge ye those that are such.

Romans 16:2

that ye receive her in the Lord as a worthy saint, and that ye assist her in whatever thing in which she has need of you, for she has been a helper of many and of myself also.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that govern well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and doctrine.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we beseech you, brethren, to recognize those who labour among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that publishes peace, that brings good tidings of good, that publishes saving health, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigns!

Matthew 10:40-41

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

Luke 2:10-11

But the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you a gospel of great joy, which shall be to all the people.

Luke 9:5

And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

John 13:20

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receives whomsoever I send receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me.

Acts 2:46

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

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

who also honoured us with many gifts; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach if they have not been sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those that announce the gospel of peace, of those that announce the gospel of that which is good!

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see that he may stay with you securely, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Ephesians 4:9-12

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

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, salutes you, and Mark, nephew to Barnabas, (concerning whom ye have received commandments, if he comes unto you, receive him),

Hebrews 13:17

Listen to your pastors, and do not resist them, for they watch for your souls as those that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I come, I will cause his deeds to be understood, speaking against us with malicious words, and not content with this, he does not receive the brethren and forbids those that desire to receive them and casts them out of the congregation .