1 Thessalonians 4:1
Now then, brothers, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, as in fact you are doing. We ask and encourage you in the Lord to do so even more.
Ephesians 4:1
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to live in a way that is worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
Colossians 1:10
so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him as you bear fruit while doing all kinds of good things and growing in the full knowledge of God.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Brothers, at all times we are obligated to thank God for you. It is right to do this because your faith is growing all the time and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
Philippians 1:9
And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,
Colossians 2:6
So then, just as you have received the Messiah Jesus the Lord, continue to live dependent on him.
2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now we ask you, brothers, regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and our gathering together to him,
Job 17:9
But the righteous person will hold to his way, and those with clean hands will grow stronger and stronger."
Psalm 92:14
They will still bear fruit even in old age; they will be luxuriant and green.
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that grows brighter until the full light of day.
John 15:2
He cuts off every branch that does not produce fruit in me, and he cuts back every branch that does produce fruit, so that it might produce more fruit.
Acts 20:27
because I never shrank from telling you the whole plan of God.
Romans 8:8
Indeed, those who are under the control of human nature cannot please God.
Romans 12:1-2
I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.
1 Corinthians 11:23
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you how the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took a loaf of bread,
1 Corinthians 15:1
Now I'm making known to you, brothers, the gospel that I proclaimed to you, which you accepted, on which you have taken your stand,
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
2 Corinthians 5:9
So whether we are at home or away from home, our goal is to be pleasing to him.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Since, then, we are working with God, we plead with you not to accept God's grace in vain.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!
2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
Ephesians 4:20
However, that is not the way you came to know the Messiah.
Ephesians 5:17
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
Philippians 1:27
The only thing that matters is that you continue to live as good citizens in a manner worthy of the gospel of the Messiah. Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I may hear all about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, struggling with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 3:14
I keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.
1 Thessalonians 3:12
May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
You know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 4:10-12
In fact, you are showing love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia, but we urge you, brothers, to keep on doing this even more.
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."
1 Timothy 5:21
With God as my witness, as well as the Messiah Jesus and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.
1 Timothy 6:13-14
Since you are in the presence of God, who gives life to everything, and in the presence of the Messiah Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, I solemnly charge you
Hebrews 11:6
Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.
2 Peter 1:5-10
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah. Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen.
1 John 3:22
Whatever we request we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.
2 Timothy 4:1
In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you