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
Like cold waters to a weary soul, so is good news from a distant land.
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 26:6
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
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 the one who ministered to my need;
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since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
27
For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, that I should not have sorrow upon sorrow.
28
Therefore I send him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.
29
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in honor;
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because for the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.