1 Thessalonians 4:1

It remaineth then, brethren, that we beseech and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, that ye abound therein more and more.

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore the prisoner of the Lord beseech you, to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called,

Colossians 1:10

That ye may walk worthy of the Lord, unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.

Philippians 1:9

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

Colossians 2:6

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

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now I beseech you, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,

John 15:2

and every one that beareth fruit, he purifieth it, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Romans 8:8

So then they who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 12:1-2

I exhort you therefore, brethren, by the tender mercies of God, to present your bodies unto God, a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable, which is your reasonable service.

1 Corinthians 11:23

I praise you not. For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus the night in which he was betrayed,

1 Corinthians 15:1

Moreover, brethren, I declare 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 ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore we are ambitious, whether present, or absent, to be well-pleasing to him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

We then, as fellow-labourers, do also exhort you, not to receive the grace of God in vain.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul myself, who when present am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you, intreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewel: 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 ye have not so learned Christ; Since ye have heard him,

Ephesians 5:17

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

Philippians 1:27

Only let your behaviour be worthy the gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or be absent, I may hear concerning you, that ye stand fast, in one spirit, with one soul striving together for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 3:14

But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press 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 exhorted and comforted every one of you,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love towards one another and towards all men, as we also do towards you,

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, that ye increase more and more,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

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

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

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

1 Timothy 5:21

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

1 Timothy 6:13-14

I charge thee, before God, who quickneth all things, and Jesus Christ, who witnessed a good confession before Pontius Pilate,

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 them that diligently seek him.

Hebrews 13:16

But to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:22

I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written a letter to you in few words.

2 Peter 1:5-10

For this very reason giving all diligence, add to your faith courage,

2 Peter 3:18

But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity! Amen.

1 John 3:22

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge thee therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the quick and dead at his appearing and his kingdom, Preach the word;

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Bible References

We

1 Thessalonians 2:11
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted every one of you,
Romans 12:1
I exhort you therefore, brethren, by the tender mercies of God, to present your bodies unto God, a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable, which is your reasonable service.
2 Corinthians 6:1
We then, as fellow-labourers, do also exhort you, not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself, who when present am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you, intreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore the prisoner of the Lord beseech you, to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye are called,
Philemon 1:9
Yet out of love I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also the prisoner of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 13:22
I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written a letter to you in few words.

Ye have

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

Ye ought

1 Thessalonians 2:12
as a father his own children, And charged you to walk worthy of God, who hath called you to his kingdom and glory.

To please

Romans 8:8
So then they who are in the flesh cannot please God.
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Colossians 1:10
That ye may walk worthy of the Lord, unto all pleasing, being fruitful 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 them that diligently seek him.
Hebrews 13:16
But to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

So ye

1 Thessalonians 4:10
And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia; but we exhort you, brethren, that ye increase more and more,
John 15:2
and every one that beareth fruit, he purifieth it, that it may bear more fruit.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not vain in the Lord.
Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more, in all knowledge and in all spiritual sense,
Philippians 3:14
But one thing I do, forgetting the things that are behind, and reaching forth unto the things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.
2 Peter 1:5
For this very reason giving all diligence, add to your faith courage,
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity! Amen.

General references

Luke 1:75
to serve him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation is not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile.