Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I sent him, therefore, the more urgently, that, seeing him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him, therefore, in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor; ³⁰ because, for the work of Christ, he came near to death; imperiling his soul, that he might fill up your lack of ministry toward me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For, they refreshed my spirit and yours; therefore, recognize those who are such.

Romans 16:2

that ye receive her in the Lord, worthily of the saints, and assist her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself became a helper of many, and of myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

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

1 Thessalonians 5:12

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

Matthew 10:40-41

"He that receives you receives Me; and he that receives Me receives Him Who 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, indeed, shall be to all the people;

Luke 9:5

And as many as do not receive you, going out from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."

John 13:20

Verily, verily, I say to you, he who receives whomsoever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me."

Acts 2:46

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at their homes, were partaking of food in gladness and singleness of heart;

Acts 8:8

and there was much joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

who also honored us with many honors; and, when we were setting sail, they placed on board the things suited to our needs.

Romans 10:15

and how shall they preach, unless they are sent forth? As it has been written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good things!"

1 Corinthians 16:10

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

2 Corinthians 7:2

Make room for us; we wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we defrauded no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Ephesians 4:9-12

Now the word, "He ascended," what does it mean, but that He also descended into the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-captive, salutes you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received commandments (if he come to you, receive him),

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

On this account, if I come, I will remember his works which he is doing, prating against us with evil words; and not content with these things, he neither himself receives the brethren, and those wishing to do so he forbids, and casts them out of the assembly.