Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I have sent him therefore the more willingly, that ye seeing him again may rejoice, and that I also may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and honour such. ³⁰ Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his own life, to supply your deficiency of service toward me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours; such therefore acknowledge.

Romans 16:2

That ye may receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and assist her in whatsoever business she needeth you: for she hath been an helper of many, and of myself also.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labour among you,

Matthew 10:40-41

and he that entertaineth me, entertaineth 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 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 continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking the bread at home, they ate their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

came and were healed, Who likewise honoured us with many honours, and when we departed, put on board such things as were necessary.

Romans 10:15

But how shall they preach, unless they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them who bring the good tidings of peace, who bring the glad tidings of good things!

1 Corinthians 16:10

But if Timotheus come, see that he be with you without fear; for he laboureth in the work of the Lord, even as I.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us. We have hurt 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 to the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas; (touching whom ye have received directions, if he come to you,

Hebrews 13:17

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

3 John 1:10

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