18 Bible Verses about Pleasing Men

Do I now seek the favor of men, or of God? Am I striving to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

They loved the glory from men more than the glory from God.

At that time Herod the king mistreated those of the congregation. He killed James the brother of John with a sword. He saw that it pleased the Jews so he captured Peter also. This happened during the feast of unleavened bread.

After two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix. Felix was willing to show the Jews a favor. He left Paul in prison.

Festus was willing to do the Jews a favor, so he answered Paul: Will you go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me?

This should not be in the way of eye service, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from a complete heart;

Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.

Correct your son, and he will give you rest. Yes, he will give you delight.

But he who is married cares for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. She who is married cares for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

He bends his bow for the attack. He takes his place with his hand ready. In his hate he puts to death all those pleasing to the eye in the tent of the daughter of Zion. He poured out his rage just like fire.

You bring blind, sick and lame animals to sacrifice to me. Do you think there is nothing wrong with that? Try giving an animal like that to the governor! Would he be pleased with you or grant you any favors?

Listen to the voice of my grief. I have no comforter. All my enemies have news of my troubles. They are glad because you did it. Let the day come when they will be like me.

No soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life. That way, he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.

Servants should to be in subjection to their masters (overseers) (employers). They should please them in all things and not talk back.

The holy ones on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy.

Many seek favor from the ruler; but every man's judgment comes from Jehovah.