1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received from us how ye ought to walk, and to please God??ven as ye also are walking??hat ye abound more and more;

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,

Colossians 1:10

to walk worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God;

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;

Philippians 1:9

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all discernment;

Colossians 2:6

As, therefore, ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him;

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now we request you, brethren, regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to Him,

John 15:2

Every branch in Me that bears not fruit, He taketh it away: and every one that bears fruit, He cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

for I shrank not from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Romans 8:8

and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 12:1-2

I beseech you, therefore, brethren, through the mercies of God, to present, your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your rational service;

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, in the same night in which He was being betrayed, took bread;

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now I make known to you, brethren, the Gospel which I proclaimed to you, which also ye received, in which also ye have been standing;

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, become steadfast, immovable, abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Wherefore, we also make it our aim??hether being at home or being from home??o be well-pleasing to Him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

And, working together with Him, we also entreat you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, myself entreat you, through the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in your presence, indeed, am lowly among you; but, being absent, am bold toward you;

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfected, be comforted, think the same thing; be at peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 4:20

But ye did not so learn Christ;

Ephesians 5:17

For this reason, be not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Philippians 1:27

Only demean yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the Gospel;

Philippians 3:14

I am pressing on toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love toward one another, and toward all, as we also do toward you,

1 Thessalonians 4:2

for ye know what charges we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

and, in fact, ye do it to all the brethren who are in all Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, to abound yet more;

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, as also it is with you:

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

For, even when we were with you, this we commanded you, "If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat."

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

1 Timothy 6:13-14

I charge you before God who preserves alive all things, and Christ Jesus Who before Pontius Pilate testified a good confession,

Hebrews 11:6

And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him.

Hebrews 13:16

But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

Hebrews 13:22

But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words.

2 Peter 1:5-10

and, even for this very reason, adding all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.

1 John 3:22

and whatsoever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments, and do the things that are pleasing before Him.

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, Who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His Kingdom,

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Bible References

We

1 Thessalonians 2:11
as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,
Romans 12:1
I beseech you, therefore, brethren, through the mercies of God, to present, your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, well pleasing to God, which is your rational service;
2 Corinthians 6:1
And, working together with Him, we also entreat you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I, Paul, myself entreat you, through the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in your presence, indeed, am lowly among you; but, being absent, am bold toward you;
Ephesians 4:1
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,
Philemon 1:9
yet for love's sake I rather exhort, being such a one as Paul an aged man, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus:
Hebrews 13:22
But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words.

Ye have

1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to make it your aim to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we charged you;
Acts 20:27
for I shrank not from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
1 Corinthians 11:23
For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, in the same night in which He was being betrayed, took bread;
1 Corinthians 15:1
Now I make known to you, brethren, the Gospel which I proclaimed to you, which also ye received, in which also ye have been standing;
Philippians 1:27
Only demean yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ; that, whether coming and seeing you, or being absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye are standing fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the Gospel;
Colossians 2:6
As, therefore, ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him;
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For, even when we were with you, this we commanded you, "If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat."

Ye ought

1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye should walk worthily of God, Who is calling you into His own Kingdom and glory.

To please

Romans 8:8
and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 12:2
and he not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.
Ephesians 5:17
For this reason, be not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Colossians 1:10
to walk worthily of the Lord to all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God;
Hebrews 11:6
And, apart from faith, it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He becomes a rewarder to those who seek after Him.
Hebrews 13:16
But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
1 John 3:22
and whatsoever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments, and do the things that are pleasing before Him.

So ye

1 Thessalonians 4:10
and, in fact, ye do it to all the brethren who are in all Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, to abound yet more;
John 15:2
Every branch in Me that bears not fruit, He taketh it away: and every one that bears fruit, He cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, become steadfast, immovable, abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in full knowledge and all discernment;
Philippians 3:14
I am pressing on toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;
2 Peter 1:5
and, even for this very reason, adding all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.

General references

Luke 1:75
in holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile;