Philippians 2:29

Epaphroditus' Mission

²⁸ I have sent him therefore the more desirously, that when ye see him again ye may rejoice, and I may be the less sorrowful. ²⁹ Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in high esteem: ³⁰ because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his own life, so that he might fill up what was wanting in your kind offices towards me.

Make Sure

1 Corinthians 16:18

For they have refreshed my spirit as well as yours: have a due regard therefore to such worthy persons.

Romans 16:2

that ye receive her in the Lord as becometh saints, and assist her in whatever affair she may have need of you; for she also hath been a helper of many others, as well as of myself.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders, who preside well, be counted worthy of double honor, especially those that labour in preaching and teaching.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we entreat you, brethren, to respect those that labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and instruct you;

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, Be not affrighted; 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 depart from 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 him, whom I shall 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 bread from house to house, they partook of their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

Acts 8:8

And there was great joy in that city.

Acts 28:10

who also honoured us with many honors, and furnished us, when we departed, with such things as were necessary.

Romans 10:15

and how shall they preach unless they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good tidings of peace, who bring the good tidings of good things?

1 Corinthians 16:10

If Timothy should come, see that he be with you without fear: for he is employed in the work of the Lord, as I also am.

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us---we have injured no man, we have corrupted no one, we have over-reached no one.

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

Ephesians 4:9-12

Now this expression "He ascended" what does it mean, but that He descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus nephew to Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received orders; (if he come to you, receive him;) and Jesus who is called Justus:

Hebrews 13:17

Be ruled by those that are your guides, and submit to them: for they watch for your souls; (as those that must give an account) that they may do it with joy and not with uneasiness: for this were unprofitable for you.

3 John 1:10

Therefore when I come, I will remember his deeds, prating against us with wicked words: and not content with these, he neither receiveth the brethren himself, nor suffers those that would; and casteth them out of the church.