He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.

And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.

Truly, truly, I say to you, He who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.

that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also.

Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have defrauded no one.

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),

Therefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he does, ranting against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and prevents those who want to, putting them out of the church.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him bringing good tidings, proclaiming peace; bringing good news, proclaiming salvation; who says to Zion, Your God reigns!

And the angel said to them, Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

So continuing day by day with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

And there was great joy in that city.

And how shall they preach if they are not sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those preaching the gospel of peace, bringing glad tidings of good things.

(Now this, He ascended; what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?

And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Obey those in authority over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

They also honored us with many honors; and when we departed, they provided such things as were necessary.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

Let the elders who lead well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the Word and doctrine.