Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I send him therefore the more speedily, that when ye see him ye may again rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such in honor; ³⁰ because he was near to death on account of the work, hazarding his life to supply what was wanting on your part in the ministration to me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

for they refreshed my spirit and yours. Pay regard then to those that are such.

Romans 16:2

that ye may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy, and assist her in whatever business she may need your aid; for she hath been a helper of many, and of myself also.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor; especially they who labor in the word and in teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

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

1 Thessalonians 5:12

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

Matthew 10:40-41

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

Luke 2:10-11

And the angel said to them, Fear not; for lo! I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to the whole people;

Luke 9:5

And whoever shall not receive you, shake off, when ye leave that city, even the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.

John 13:20

Truly, truly do I say to you, He that receiveth whomever I send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him who sent me.

Acts 2:46

And attending daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread in a private house, they partook of their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

who also honored us with many honors, and when we put to sea, loaded us with such things as were necessary.

Romans 10:15

and how shall men preach, unless they are sent forth? as it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he is laboring in the work of the Lord, as I am;

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us into your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have defrauded no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Ephesians 4:9-12

Now what is implied in his ascending, but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received directions (if he come to you, receive him),

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and submit yourselves to them; for they keep watch in behalf of your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief; for this is not for your advantage.

3 John 1:10

Wherefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words; and not content therewith, he himself doth not receive the brethren, and those that would he forbiddeth, and casteth them out of the church.