Yea, Father, because it was so well pleasing in thy sight.

Therefore we are truly ambitious, whether being present or absent, to be well pleasing unto him.

But I have all things, and I abound: I am full, having received from Epaphroditus those things from you, an odor of a sweet savor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work.