Proverbs 25:13

KJV1611 – Modern English

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

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  • Prov 13:17 : 17 A wicked messenger falls into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.
  • Prov 25:25 : 25 As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a distant country.
  • Prov 26:6 : 6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet, and drinks in damage.
  • Phil 2:25-30 : 25 Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need. 26 For he longed for you all, and was distressed, because you had heard that he was sick. 27 For indeed he was sick nearly unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not only on him, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I sent him therefore the more eagerly, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such men in high esteem: 30 Because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

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    17A wicked messenger falls into mischief, but a faithful ambassador is health.

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