Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I sent him therefore the diligentlier, that when ye should see him, ye might rejoice again, and I might be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such: ³⁰ because that for the work of Christ he went so far, that he was nigh unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfill that service which was lacking on your part toward me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

They have comforted my spirit and yours. Look therefore that ye know them that are such.

Romans 16:2

that ye receive her in the Lord as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her, in whatsoever business she needeth of your aid. For she hath succored many, and mine own self also.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders that rule well are worthy of double honour, most specially they which labour in the word and in teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We beseech you brethren, that ye know them which labour among you, and have the oversight of you in the Lord,

Isaiah 52:7

O how beautiful are the feet of the Ambassador, that bringeth the message from the mountain, and proclaimeth peace: That bringeth the good tidings, and preacheth health, and sayeth unto Zion, "Thy God is the king."

Matthew 10:40-41

He that receiveth you, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

But the angel said unto them, "Be not afraid: For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, that shall come 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 receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me. And he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me."

Acts 2:46

And they continued daily with one accord in the temple, and brake bread in every house, and did eat their meat together with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

and they did us great honour. And when we departed, they laded us with things necessary.

Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of them which bring glad tidings of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things."

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy come, see that he be without fear with you. For he worketh the work of the Lord as I do.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Understand us: we have hurt no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For he that praiseth himself, is not allowed: but he whom the Lord praiseth.

Ephesians 4:9-12

That he ascended: what meaneth it, but that he also descended first into the lowest parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my prison fellow saluteth you; And Mark, Barnabas' sister's son: touching whom, ye received commandments. If he come unto you receive him:

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the oversight of you, and submit yourselves to them, for they watch for your souls, even as they that must give accounts for them: that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. For that is an unprofitable thing for you.

3 John 1:10

wherefore if I come I will declare his deeds which he doeth, jesting on us with malicious words, neither is therewith content. Not only he himself receiveth not the brethren: but also he forbiddeth them that would, and thrusteth them out of the congregation.