29 So give him the customary welcome in the Lord with all joy, and keep holding men of that sort dear,+ 30 because he nearly died on account of the work of Christ, risking his life in order to make up for your not being here to render personal service to me.+

12 Now we request you, brothers, to show respect for those who are working hard among you and presiding over you in the Lord and admonishing you;

17 Let the elders who preside in a fine way+ be considered worthy of double honor,+ especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.+