Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I am therefore all the more eager to send him, in the hope that when you see him again you may be glad and I may have the less sorrow. ²⁹ Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him; ³⁰ because it was for the sake of Christ's work that he came so near death, hazarding, as he did, his very life in endeavouring to make good any deficiency that there might be in your gifts to me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

They have refreshed my spirit, and yours. Acknowledge such men as these.

Romans 16:2

that you may receive her as a fellow Christian in a manner worthy of God's people, and may assist her in any matter in which she may need help. For she has indeed been a kind friend to many, including myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;

Matthew 10:40-41

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

Luke 2:10-11

But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.

Luke 9:5

Wherever they refuse to receive you, as you leave that town shake off the very dust from your feet as a protest against them."

John 13:20

In most solemn truth I tell you that he who receives whoever I send receives me, and that he who receives me receives Him who sent me."

Acts 2:46

And, day by day, attending constantly in the Temple with one accord, and breaking bread in private houses, they took their meals with great happiness and single-heartedness,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.

Romans 10:15

And how are men to preach unless they have been sent to do so? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good!"

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy pays you a visit, see that he is free from fear in his relations with you; for he is engaged in the Master's work just as I am.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room for us in your hearts. There is not one of you whom we have wronged, not one to whom we have done harm, not one over whom we have gained any selfish advantage.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the man that commends himself who is really approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

Ephesians 4:9-12

(Now this "re-ascended" --what does it mean but that He had first descended into the lower regions of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner sends greeting to you, and so does Barnabas's cousin Mark. You have received instructions as to him; if he comes to you, give him a welcome.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.

3 John 1:10

For this reason, if I come, I shall not forget his conduct, nor his idle and mischievous talk against us. And he does not stop there: he not only will not receive the brethren, but those who desire to do this he hinders, and excludes them from the Church.