Verse 29

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 16:18 : 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that.
  • Rom 16:2 : 2 that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she herself also has been a helper of many, and of my own self.
  • 1 Tim 5:17 : 17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
  • 1 Thess 5:12 : 12 But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
  • Heb 13:17 : 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
  • 3 John 1:10 : 10 Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.
  • 1 Cor 16:10 : 10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
  • 2 Cor 7:2 : 2 Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.
  • 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
  • Eph 4:9-9 : 9 Now this, "He ascended," what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things. 11 He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds{The word for "shepherds" (poimenas) can also be correctly translated "pastors."} and teachers; 12 for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ;
  • Col 4:10 : 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),
  • Isa 52:7 : 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, Your God reigns!
  • Matt 10:40-41 : 40 He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me. 41 He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward: and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man will receive a righteous man's reward.
  • Luke 2:10-11 : 10 The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
  • Luke 9:5 : 5 As many as don't receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them."
  • John 13:20 : 20 Most assuredly I tell you, he who receives whomever I send, receives me; and he who receives me, receives him who sent me."
  • Acts 2:46 : 46 Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
  • Acts 8:8 : 8 There was great joy in that city.
  • Acts 28:10 : 10 They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.
  • Rom 10:15 : 15 And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!"