Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ Therefore I sent him the more earnestly, that, seeing him, ye might again rejoice, and I be more free from sorrow. ²⁹ Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy; and hold such esteemed. ³⁰ Because for the work of Christ he drew near to death, having exposed the soul to danger, that he might fill up your want of service to me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore observe ye such.

Romans 16:2

That ye receive her in the Lord, worthy of the holy ones, and encourage her in whatever thing she have need of you: for she also has been the rule of many, and of myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders having presided well be deemed worthy of double honour, chiefly they being wearied in word and doctrine.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we ask you, brethren, to know those being fatigued among you, and set over you in the Lord, and reminding you;

Isaiah 52:7

How exalted upon the mountains the feet of him announcing good news, causing peace to be beard: announcing good news of good, causing salvation to be heard; saying to Zion, Thy God reigns!

Matthew 10:40-41

He receiving you, receives me; and he receiving me, receives him sending me.

Luke 2:10-11

And the messenger said to them, Fear not : for, behold, I announce you good news, great joy, which shall be to all people.

Luke 9:5

And as many as should not receive you, having come out of that city, and shake off the cloud of dust from your feet for testimony against them.

John 13:20

Truly, truly, I say to you, He receiving whomsoever I shall send receives me; and he receiving me receives him having sent me.

Acts 2:46

And in the day persevering unanimously in the temple, and breaking bread in the house, they partook of food with lively joy and simplicity of heart,

Acts 8:8

And great joy was in that city.

Acts 28:10

And they honoured us with many honours; and to us getting under weigh, they set things for need.

Romans 10:15

And how shall they proclaim, except they be sent? as has been written, How beautiful the feet of them announcing good news, peace, of them announcing good things!

1 Corinthians 16:10

And if Timotheus come, see ye that he be with you fearlessly: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; we injured none, we corrupted none, we took advantage of none.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For not he recommending himself, this is acceptable, but whom the Lord recommends.

Ephesians 4:9-12

(And so having ascended, what is it except that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellowcaptive greets you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (for whom ye received commands: if he come to you, receive him;)

Hebrews 13:17

Believe them guiding you, and yield: (for they watch vigilantly for your souls, as going to return the word.) that with joy they might do this, and not lamenting: for this unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I should come, I will put him in mind of his works which he does, talking silly against us with evil words: and not being satisfied in these, neither does he himself receive the brethren, and hinders those being willing, and casts out of the church.