Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I sent him therefore with the greater dispatch, that I might have the less disquietude, by the satisfaction you will find in seeing him again. ²⁹ receive him then in the Lord with all alacrity, and let such be the objects of your esteem: ³⁰ for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

for they have quieted my mind as well as yours: therefore to such have a regard.

Romans 16:2

as becometh christians, and assist her in every thing her business requires: for she hath assisted many besides my self.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

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 to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.

Luke 9:5

if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd.

John 13:20

I declare unto you, he that receiveth him that I send, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Acts 2:46

and continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they did eat their meals with gladness, and simplicity of heart,

Acts 8:8

which caused great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

showing their respect by many presents, and furnishing us with provisions upon our departure.

Romans 10:15

and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? as it is written, "how beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy visit you, take care he may be perfectly safe: for he labours in the cause of christianity, as well as I.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive me as one who has wronged no man, who has corrupted no man, who has defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 10:18

for not he that commendeth himself, but he whom the Lord commendeth, is the approved.

Ephesians 4:9-12

now his having ascended, what does it mean, but that he had descended into the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my companion in bonds salutes you. and so does Mark, nephew to Barnabas, for whom you have receiv'd recommendations. if he come to you, give him a kind reception.

Hebrews 13:17

Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.

3 John 1:10

for which reason, when I come, I shall animadvert upon his conduct, and the malicious aspersions he casts upon us: not contented with this, he will neither receive the brethren himself, nor suffer those who are better inclin'd, to do it; but drives them out of the church.