Philippians 2:29

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

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

— WEB

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

— KJV

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

— ASV

Bible Verses About Respect

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Related verses via the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 "But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,"
1 Timothy 5:17 "Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching."
1 Corinthians 16:18 "For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge those who are like that."
Romans 16:2 "that you receive her in the Lord, in a way worthy of the saints, and that you assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for sh…"
Matthew 10:40-41 "He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me."
2 Corinthians 10:18 "For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends."
1 Corinthians 16:10 "Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do."
Ephesians 4:9-12 "Now this, “He ascended”, what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?"

Commentary

Receive him--There seems to be something behind respecting him. If extreme affection had been the sole ground of his "heaviness," no such exhortation would have been needed [ALFORD]. in reputation--"in honor."

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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