Philippians 2:29

Receive Epaphroditus with joy and honor such faithful servants. The church should value those who serve sacrificially.

Cross-references · 20

• 1 Th 5:12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
• 1 Cor 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
• 1 Tim 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
• Matt 10:40–41He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
• Rom 16:2Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
• 1 Cor 16:10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
• 2 Cor 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
• Eph 4:9–12What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
• Col 4:10My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
• Heb 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
• John 13:20Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”
• Rom 10:15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
• Isa 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
• 3 Jn 1:10So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.
• Luke 2:10–11But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
• Luke 9:5If anyone does not welcome you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that town, as a testimony against them.”
• Acts 8:8So there was great joy in that city.
• Acts 28:10The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.
• Acts 2:46With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
• 2 Cor 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

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