Now a certain Jew {named} Apollos, {a native} Alexandrian, arrived in Ephesus--an eloquent man who was well-versed in the scriptures.

And a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live [there],

But Paul said, "I am standing before the judgment seat of Caesar, where it is necessary [for] me to be judged. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.

Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant [thoughts], but be afraid.

And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what [is] the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.

For the one who serves Christ in this [way] [is] well-pleasing to God and approved by people.

Greet Andronicus and Junia, my compatriots and my fellow prisoners, who are well known to the apostles, who were also in Christ before me.

For consider your calling, brothers, that not many [were] wise according to human standards, not many [were] powerful, not many [were] well born.

But he who stands firm in his heart, not having necessity, but has authority concerning his own will, and has decided this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin, he will do well.

So then, the one who marries his own virgin does well, and the one who does not marry [her] will do better.

For indeed you are giving thanks well, but the other person is not edified.

For if the one who comes proclaims another Jesus whom we have not proclaimed, or you receive a different spirit which you did not receive, or a different gospel which you did not accept, you put up with [it] well [enough]!

You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

trying to learn what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

"in order that it may be well with you, and you may {live a long time} on the earth."

Nevertheless you have done well by sharing with me in my affliction.

But I have received everything [in full] and have an abundance; {I am well supplied} [because] I received from Epaphroditus {what you had sent}, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

because he was well pleased [for] all the fullness to dwell in him,

for [you] yourselves well know that the day of the Lord is coming in the [same] way as a thief in the night.

managing his own household well, having children in submission with all dignity

Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing [their] children and their own households well.

For those who have served well acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith [that is] in Christ Jesus.

being well-attested by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has helped those who are oppressed, if she has devoted herself to every good work.

The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.

May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord in that day! And how much he served [me] in Ephesus you know very well.

Slaves must be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not to talk back,

and because of it he is obligated to offer [sacrifices] for sins {for himself also, as well as for the people}.

But my righteous one will live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul is not well pleased with him."

However, if you carry out the royal law according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you are doing well.

and one of you should say to them, "Go in peace, keep warm and {eat well}," but does not give them what is necessary for the body, what [is] the benefit?

You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe, and shudder!

For [he] received honor and glory from God the Father [when] a voice such as this was brought to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

and we possess [as] more reliable the prophetic word, to which you do well [if you] pay attention to [it] as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

They have testified [to] your love before the church; you will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.