Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I very eagerly send him, so that when you see him you may be glad of it, and I may be less sorrowful. ²⁹ So give him a hearty Christian welcome and hold in honor men like him, ³⁰ because he came near dying for the sake of the Lord's work and risked his life to make up for your lack of opportunity to minister to me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

Yes, they have cheered my spirit, and yours too. You must deeply appreciate such men.

Romans 16:2

that you may give her a Christian welcome in a manner becoming God's people, and give her whatever help she needs from you, for she herself has given protection to many, including myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice the salary they get especially those who keep on toiling in preaching and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We beg you, brothers, to practice showing respect to those who labor among you, who are your leaders in the Lord's work, and who advise you;

Matthew 10:40-41

"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes Him who sent me.

Luke 2:10-11

But the angel said to them: "Stop being afraid, for now I bring you good tidings of great joy which is to be for all the people;

Luke 9:5

And when you leave that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a protest against all the people who do not welcome you."

John 13:20

I most solemnly say to you, whoever welcomes any messenger I send welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes Him who has sent me."

Acts 2:46

Day after day they regularly attended the temple; they practiced breaking their bread together in their homes, and eating their food with glad and simple hearts,

Acts 8:8

So there was great rejoicing in that city.

Acts 28:10

They also honored us with many presents, and when we set sail, they supplied us with everything that we needed.

Romans 10:15

And how can men preach unless they are sent to do so? As the Scripture says, "How beautiful are the feet of men who bring the glad news of His good things!"

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy gets there, see that he is at ease among you, for he is devotedly doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room for me in your hearts, I have not wronged or harmed or taken advantage of a single one of you.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the man who keeps on recommending himself who is really approved, but it is the man whom the Lord recommends.

Ephesians 4:9-12

What does "He went up" mean, except that He had first gone down into the lower regions of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas; if he comes to see you, give him a hearty welcome.

Hebrews 13:17

Continue to obey and to be submissive to your leaders, for they are ever watching in defense of your souls, as men who will have to give account of their trust. Treat them in this way, so that they may work with joy and not with grief.

3 John 1:10

So, if I come, I will remind you of what he is doing, how with malicious insinuations he is talking about me. Not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers himself, he interferes with those who want to do so, and tries to put them out of the church.