3 John 1:10
1:10 Therefore, if I come,
I will call attention to the deeds he is doing
– the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws them out of the church!
Matthew 10:14
10:14 And if anyone will not welcome you or listen to your message, shake the dust off
your feet as you leave that house or that town.
Matthew 10:40
Rewards
10:40 “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
Luke 11:7
11:7 Then
he will reply
from inside, ‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed.
I cannot get up and give you anything.’
Luke 11:2
11:2 So he said to them, “When you pray,
say:
Father, may your name be honored;
may your kingdom come.
Colossians 1:2-3
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church
1:3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,