1 Timothy 2:3
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3 This is good, and (A)it is pleasing in the sight of (B)God our Savior,
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Hebrews 13:16
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16 Do not neglect to do good and (A)to share what you have, for such (B)sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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1 Timothy 1:1
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Greeting
1 Paul, (A)an apostle of Christ Jesus (B)by command of (C)God our Savior and of Christ Jesus (D)our hope,
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1 Peter 2:20
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20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But (A)if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.
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Romans 14:18
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18 Whoever thus serves Christ is (A)acceptable to God and approved by men.
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1 Thessalonians 4:1
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A Life Pleasing to God
4 Finally, then, brothers,[a] we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you (A)received from us (B)how you ought to walk and (C)to please God, just as you are doing, that you (D)do so more and more.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 10, 13
Colossians 1:10
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10 so as (A)to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, (B)fully pleasing to him: (C)bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
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Luke 1:47
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Philippians 1:11
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11 filled (A)with the fruit of righteousness that comes (B)through Jesus Christ, (C)to the glory and praise of God.
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1 Timothy 5:4
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4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn (A)to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for (B)this is pleasing in the sight of God.
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Philippians 4:18
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18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, (A)having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, (B)a fragrant offering, (C)a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
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Ephesians 5:9-10
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9 (for (A)the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and (B)try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
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Isaiah 45:21
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21 (A)Declare and present your case;
let them take counsel together!
Who told this long ago?
Who declared it of old?
Was it not I, the Lord?
And there is no other god besides me,
a righteous God (B)and a Savior;
there is none besides me.
2 Timothy 1:9
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9 (A)who saved us and (B)called us to[a] a holy calling, (C)not because of our works but because of (D)his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus (E)before the ages began,[b]
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- 2 Timothy 1:9 Or with
- 2 Timothy 1:9 Greek before times eternal
Romans 12:1-2
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A Living Sacrifice
12 (A)I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, (B)to present your bodies (C)as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 (D)Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by (E)the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may (F)discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]
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- Romans 12:1 Or brothers and sisters
- Romans 12:1 Or your rational service
- Romans 12:2 Greek age
- Romans 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
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