1 Corinthians 16:18

Concluding Exhortations

¹⁷ I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence. ¹⁸ They have refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So fully acknowledge such men and deeply appreciate them. ¹⁹ The churches of Asia send you their greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church [that meets] in their house, send you their warm greetings in the Lord.

Paul

2 Corinthians 7:13

It is for this reason that we are comforted and encouraged.And in addition to our comfort, we were especially delighted at the joy of Titus, because you have refreshed his spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction,

Romans 15:32

so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and find rest in your company.

Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.

Proverbs 25:25

Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
So is good news from a distant land.

2 Corinthians 7:6-7

But God, who comforts and encourages the depressed and the disquieted, comforted us by the arrival of Titus.

Philippians 2:28-29

So I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you.

Colossians 4:8

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts;

1 Thessalonians 3:6-7

But now that Timothy has come back to us from [his visit with] you, and has brought us good news of your [steadfast] faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] that you always think kindly of us and treasure your memories of us, longing to see us just as we long to see you,

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders [for it was they] who brought you the word of God; and consider the result of their conduct [the outcome of their godly lives], and imitate their faith [their conviction that God exists and is the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Provider of eternal salvation through Christ, and imitate their reliance on God with absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness].

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.

3 John 1:11-12

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but [imitate] what is good. The one who practices good [exhibiting godly character, moral courage and personal integrity] is of God; the one who practices [or permits or tolerates] evil has not seen God [he has no personal experience with Him and does not know Him at all].