“Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for His name” (Acts 15:14).

Our English word visit has come to mean a social call, but not so in the Greek, where it can mean to inspect, to look upon in order to help, or benefit.

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them and bring upon themselves swift destruction” (II Peter 2:1).

“And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him, and that He might send them forth to preach” (Mark 3:14).

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

“Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king” (I Peter 2:17).