1 Timothy 2:3
King James Version
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
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1 Timothy 2:3
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Hebrews 13:16
King James Version
16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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Hebrews 13:16
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16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(A) for with such sacrifices(B) God is pleased.
1 Timothy 1:1
King James Version
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
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1 Timothy 1:1
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1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God(A) our Savior(B) and of Christ Jesus our hope,(C)
1 Peter 2:20
King James Version
20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
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1 Peter 2:20
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20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.(A)
Romans 14:18
King James Version
18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
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Romans 14:18
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18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.(A)
1 Peter 2:5
King James Version
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
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1 Peter 2:5
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5 you also, like living stones, are being built(A) into a spiritual house[a](B) to be a holy priesthood,(C) offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.(D)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 2:5 Or into a temple of the Spirit
Luke 1:47
New International Version
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(A)
1 Thessalonians 4:1
King James Version
4 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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Living to Please God
4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(A) we instructed you how to live(B) in order to please God,(C) as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
Colossians 1:10
King James Version
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
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Colossians 1:10
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10 so that you may live a life worthy(A) of the Lord and please him(B) in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,(C)
Philippians 1:11
King James Version
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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Philippians 1:11
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11 filled with the fruit of righteousness(A) that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
1 Timothy 5:4
King James Version
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
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1 Timothy 5:4
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4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents,(A) for this is pleasing to God.(B)
Philippians 4:18
King James Version
18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
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Philippians 4:18
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18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(A) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(B) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
Ephesians 5:9-10
King James Version
9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
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Ephesians 5:9-10
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9 (for the fruit(A) of the light consists in all goodness,(B) righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord.(C)
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