Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Treasury of Scripture Receive. Matthew 10:40,41 He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me... Luke 9:5 And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. John 13:20 Truly, truly, I say to you, He that receives whomsoever I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me. Romans 16:2 That you receive her in the Lord, as becomes saints, and that you assist her in whatever business she has need of you... 1 Corinthians 16:10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do. 2 Corinthians 7:2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner salutes you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom you received commandments... 3 John 1:10 Why, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith... with. Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that publishes peace; that brings good tidings of good... Luke 2:10,11 And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people... Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house... Acts 8:8 And there was great joy in that city. Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace... Ephesians 4:9-12 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth... and. 2 Corinthians 10:18 For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 And we beseech you, brothers, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account... hold such in reputation. or, honour such. Acts 28:10 Who also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary. 1 Corinthians 16:18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge you them that are such. 1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
Context Epaphroditus Commended
25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. 26For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick. 27For indeed he was sick near to death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow on sorrow. 28I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when you see him again, you may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. 29Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: 30Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
Douay-Rheims Bible
Receive him therefore with all joy in the Lord; and treat with honour such as he is.
Darby Bible Translation
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
King James Bible
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
Young's Literal Translation
receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,
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