Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I have sent him quickly, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; ³⁰ because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge them.

Romans 16:2

Receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the holy ones. Assist her in whatever business she has need of from you. She has been a great help to many people including me.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!)

Matthew 10:40-41

He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.

Luke 9:5

If someone does not receive you, when you leave the city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against that person.

John 13:20

Truly I say to you, he who receives whom ever I send receives me. And he who receives me receives him who sent me.

Acts 2:46

They continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house. They ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart.

Acts 8:8

There was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

They honored us with many gifts. When we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.

Romans 10:15

How will they preach unless they have been sent? Just as it is written: How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!) (Isaiah 52:7)

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear, for he works the work of God, as I also do.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Open your hearts to us. We wronged no person. We wronged and corrupted no one. We took advantage of no person.

2 Corinthians 10:18

It is not he that commends himself that is approved. It is the one whom Jehovah commends. (Proverbs 29:26)

Ephesians 4:9-12

(Now this, He ascended, what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts 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 comes to you, receive him),

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.

3 John 1:10

If I come, I will remind you of what he does. He unjustly accuses us with wicked words and is never satisfied. He does not allow the brothers to greet one another and he throws them out of the congregation.