Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ Therefore I am sending him with special urgency, in order that [when] you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious. ²⁹ Therefore welcome him in the Lord with all joy, and consider such [people] highly honored, ³⁰ because on account of the work of Christ he came near to the point of death, risking his life in order that {he might make up for your inability to serve me}.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

for they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore recognize such people.

Romans 16:2

in order that you may welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever task she may have need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, even me myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and rule over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Isaiah 52:7

How delightful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns as a king."

Matthew 10:40-41

"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good news to you of great joy which will be for all the people:

Luke 9:5

And [as for] all those who do not welcome you--[when you] depart from that town, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."

John 13:20

Truly, truly I say to you, the one who receives anyone I send receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me."

Acts 2:46

And every day, devoting themselves [to meeting] with one purpose in the temple [courts] and breaking bread from house [to house], they were eating [their] food with joy and simplicity of heart,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

They also honored us with many honors, and [when we] were putting out to sea, they gave [us] the [things] {we needed}.

Romans 10:15

And how will they preach, unless they are sent? Just as it is written, "How timely [are] the feet of those who bring good news of good things."

1 Corinthians 16:10

But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to fear, for he is carrying out the Lord's work, as I also [am].

2 Corinthians 7:2

{Make room for us in your hearts}. We have wronged no one, we have ruined no one, we have defrauded no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but [the one] whom the Lord commends.

Ephesians 4:9-12

Now "he ascended," what is [it], except that he also descended to the lower regions of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions--if he should come to you, welcome him),

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit [to them], for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not [with] groaning, for this [would be] unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to {the deeds he is doing}, disparaging us with evil words. And not being content with these, he does not receive the brothers himself, and he hinders those wanting [to do so] and throws [them] out of the church.