Bible Cross References
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:25
As cold water is agreeable to a thirsting soul, so is a good message from a land far off.
Proverbs 13:17
A rash king shall fall into mischief, but a wise messenger shall deliver him.
Proverbs 26:6
He that sends a message by a foolish messenger procures for himself a reproach from his own ways.
Philippians 2:25-30
25
Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my needs;
26
since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
27
For indeed he was sick, [and] near death; but God showed mercy [on] him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
28
Therefore I sent him more eagerly, in order that when you see him again you may have joy, and I may be less anxious.
29
Receive him therefore in the Lord with the utmost joy, and hold such [ones] in honor;
30
because for the work of Christ he drew near unto death, being careless with his life, in order that he might fill up that which was lacking in your service to me.