1 Thessalonians 4:1

Furthermore then, brethren, we beseech you, and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received from us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye are walking, ye would abound still more;

Ephesians 4:1

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

Colossians 1:10

that ye may walk worthily of the Lord so as to please him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as is fit, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each ether aboundeth;

Philippians 1:9

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

Colossians 2:6

As therefore ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him,

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now we beseech you, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being assembled together unto him,

John 15:2

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit he cleanseth, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

for I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

Romans 8:8

And they who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 12:1-2

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, wellpleasing to God, which is your spiritual worship;

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received of the Lord, what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took a loaf,

1 Corinthians 15:1

Moreover, brethren, I declare anew to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Wherefore we also strive that, whether at home or absent, we may be approved by him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

As fellowworkers, then, with him, we also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I, who present indeed am lowly among you, but am bold toward you when absent;

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell! Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Ephesians 4:20

But not so did ye learn Christ,

Ephesians 5:17

Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or remain absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 3:14

I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

as ye know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love toward one another and toward all, even as we do in love toward you;

1 Thessalonians 4:2

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

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, to abound in love still more;

2 Thessalonians 3:1

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

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

For also when we were with you, this we commanded you: If any one will not work, neither let him eat.

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing with partiality.

1 Timothy 6:13-14

I charge thee before God, who giveth life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who under Pontius Pilate testified the good profession,

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Hebrews 13:16

But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:22

But I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of my exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.

2 Peter 1:5-10

even for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge,

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, both now and for ever.

1 John 3:22

and whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge thee 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 exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, wellpleasing to God, which is your spiritual worship;
2 Corinthians 6:1
As fellowworkers, then, with him, we also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I, who present indeed am lowly among you, but am bold toward you when absent;
Ephesians 4:1
I exhort you, therefore, I the prisoner in the Lord, to walk worthily of the calling with which ye were called,
Philemon 1:9
yet for loves sake I beseech thee rather; being such a one as Paul an old man, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus,
Hebrews 13:22
But I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of my exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.

Ye have

1 Thessalonians 4:11
and to study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Acts 20:27
for I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.
1 Corinthians 11:23
For I received of the Lord, what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took a loaf,
1 Corinthians 15:1
Moreover, brethren, I declare anew to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also ye received, and wherein ye stand,
Philippians 1:27
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or remain absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,
Colossians 2:6
As therefore ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him,
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For also when we were with you, this we commanded you: If any one will not work, neither let him eat.

Ye ought

1 Thessalonians 2:12
that ye should walk in a manner worthy of God, who is calling you to his own kingdom and glory.

To please

Romans 8:8
And they who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 12:2
and be not conformed to the fashion of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that ye may learn by experience what is the will of God, what is good, and wellpleasing, and perfect.
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Colossians 1:10
that ye may walk worthily of the Lord so as to please him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.
Hebrews 13:16
But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
1 John 3:22
and whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

So ye

1 Thessalonians 4:10
for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, to abound in love still more;
John 15:2
Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit he cleanseth, that it may bear more fruit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since ye know 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 knowledge and in all discernment;
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as is fit, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each ether aboundeth;
2 Peter 1:5
even for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge,
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory, both now and for ever.

General references

Luke 1:75
in holiness and righteousness before him, all our days.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our teaching is not from error, nor from impurity, nor in guile;