Romans 14:18

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

he who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of men.

1 Peter 2:20

For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you take it patiently? But if when you do right and suffer for it you take it patiently, you have God's approval.

1 Peter 2:5

and like living stones be yourselves built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:11

Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men; but what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.

1 Peter 3:16

and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

1 Timothy 5:4

If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn their religious duty to their own family and make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

1 Timothy 2:3

This is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

Colossians 3:24

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you are serving the Lord Christ.

Philippians 4:18

I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

2 Corinthians 6:4

but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,

2 Corinthians 4:2

We have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways; we refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

1 Corinthians 7:22

For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ.

Romans 16:18

For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by fair and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple-minded.

Romans 14:4

Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Master is able to make him stand.

Romans 12:11

Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord.

Romans 6:22

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the return you get is sanctification and its end, eternal life.

Acts 10:35

but in every nation any one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

John 12:26

If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honor him.

Mark 13:34

It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already approved what you do.

Genesis 4:7

If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is couching at the door; its desire is for you, but you must master it.”

2 Corinthians 5:9

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

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.