1 Thessalonians 4:1

Appeal For Continuing Sanctification

¹ Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more. ² For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

In the Name of the Lord

It is I

Jesus Christ

Lord Jesus Christ

Name of the Lord

Pleasing to God

O God

Christ

Jesus

Ephesians 4:1

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

Colossians 1:10

that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;

Philippians 1:9

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

Colossians 2:6

As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to him, we ask you

Job 17:9

Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.

Psalm 92:14

They will still bring forth fruit in old age. They will be full of sap and green,

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.

John 15:2

Every branch in me that doesn't bear fruit, he takes away. Every branch that bears fruit, he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

for I didn't shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Romans 8:8

Those who are in the flesh can't please God.

Romans 12:1-2

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

1 Corinthians 11:23

For I received from the Lord that which also I delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which he was betrayed took bread.

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now I declare to you, brothers, the Good News which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you also stand,

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain,

2 Corinthians 10:1

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

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 4:20

But you did not learn Christ that way;

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Philippians 1:27

Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

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

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12

for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

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

1 Timothy 5:21

I command you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

1 Timothy 6:13-14

I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13:22

But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

2 Peter 1:5-10

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, 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. Amen.

1 John 3:22

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

2 Timothy 4:1

I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom: