Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I sent him therefore the more speedily, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: ³⁰ Because for the work of Christ he was nigh to death, not regarding his life, to supply the want of your service towards me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

Romans 16:2

That ye receive her in the Lord, as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succorer 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 doctrine.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith to Zion, Thy God reigneth!

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 behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.

Luke 9:5

And whoever 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 to you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.

Acts 2:46

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, ate 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 departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

Romans 10:15

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things?

1 Corinthians 16:10

Now if Timothy come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Ephesians 4:9-12

Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, saluteth you; and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (concerning whom ye received commandments: if he should come to you, receive him;)

Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with that, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.