1 Thessalonians 4:1

Revised Standard Version CI

Finally, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, just as you are doing, you do so more and more.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 17:4

but sought the God of his father and walked in his commandments, and not according to the ways of Israel.

Job 17:9

Yet the righteous holds to his way, and he that has clean hands grows stronger and stronger.

Psalm 92:14

They still bring forth fruit in old age, they are ever full of sap and green,

Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.

John 15:2

Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.

Acts 20:27

for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.

Romans 8:8

and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

1 Corinthians 11:23

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

1 Corinthians 15:1

Now I would remind you, brethren, in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you stand,

1 Corinthians 15:58

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

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold to you when I am away! —

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brethren, farewell. Mend your ways, heed my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain.

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Ephesians 4:20

You did not so learn Christ! —

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Philippians 1:27

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Philippians 1:9

And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,

Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:10

to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

Colossians 2:6

As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him,

1 Thessalonians 3:12

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

1 Thessalonians 4:2

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

1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we beseech you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.

2 Thessalonians 2:1

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our assembling to meet him, we beg you, brethren,

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed on and triumph, as it did among you,

2 Thessalonians 3:13

Brethren, do not be weary in well-doing.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without favor, doing nothing from partiality.

2 Timothy 4:1

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:22

I appeal to you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

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 to the day of eternity. Amen.

1 John 3:22

and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him.