Philippians 2:29
“Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:”
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Cross-References
“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
“That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.”
“For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.”
“And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;”