Philippians 2:29

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Paul is sending Epaphroditus, the Philippians' messenger, back home after a near-fatal illness suffered while helping Paul in prison. He wants the church to receive him warmly and not think he has come back early out of weakness.

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Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
1 Thessalonians 5:12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
1 Timothy 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,

World English Bible (WEB)

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such in honor,

King James Version (KJV)

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So take him to your hearts in the Lord with all joy, and give honour to such as he is:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Recibidle pues en el Señor con todo gozo; y tened en estima á los tales:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Recíbanlo con alegría en el Señor y muestren su aprecio a los que son como él,

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Philippians 2:29

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