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Timothy and Epaphroditus

Philippians 2:29

In 9 translations

BSB
Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
KJV
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
WEB
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and hold such people in honor,
ASV
Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:
LSV
receive him, therefore, in the LORD, with all joy, and hold such in honor,
YLT
receive him, therefore, in the Lord, with all joy, and hold such in honour,
DBY
Receive him therefore in [the] Lord with all joy, and hold such in honour;
DRC
Receive him therefore with all joy in the Lord; and treat with honour such as he is.
GNV
Receiue him therefore in the Lord with all gladnesse, and make much of such:

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
προσδέχεσθε οὖν αὐτὸν ἐν κυρίῳ μετὰ πάσης χαρᾶς, καὶ τοὺς τοιούτους ἐντίμους ἔχετε,
RP2018
Προσδέχεσθε οὖν αὐτὸν ἐν κυρίῳ μετὰ πάσης χαρᾶς, καὶ τοὺς τοιούτους ἐντίμους ἔχετε·
TR-Boyd
Προσδέχεσθε οὖν αὐτὸν ἐν Κυρίῳ μετὰ πάσης χαρᾶς, καὶ τοὺς τοιούτους ἐντίμους ἔχετε·
SCR1894
προσδεχεσθε ουν αυτον εν κυριω μετα πασης χαρας και τους τοιουτους εντιμους εχετε

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
  • 1 Timothy 5:17Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
  • Romans 16:2Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
  • Matthew 10:40–41He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he…
  • 1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
  • 2 Corinthians 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
  • Ephesians 4:9–12What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is the very One who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things. And it was He who gave some…
  • John 13:20Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”
  • 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
  • Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  • Acts 28:10The islanders honored us in many ways and supplied our needs when we were ready to sail.
  • Acts 2:46With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
  • Luke 2:10–11But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
  • Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
  • Romans 10:15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

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