Galatians 1:10

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Cross References

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that yoʋ are true and teach the way of God in truth and defer to no one, for yoʋ do not show partiality.

Matthew 28:14

If this matter is heard before the governor, we will persuade him and keep you free from concern.”

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Acts 12:20

Now Herod was having an angry dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him with one accord, and having won over Blastus, the king's personal attendant, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food from the king's country.

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Romans 2:29

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. Such a man's praise comes not from men but from God.

Romans 2:8

but for those who are self-seeking and obey unrighteousness instead of the truth, there will be anger and wrath.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I also try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Do you still think that we are defending ourselves to you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything we do, beloved, is for your edification.

Ephesians 6:6

Do not try to please them only when they are watching you, but act like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything. Do not try to please them only when they are watching you, but obey with sincerity of heart, fearing God.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who examines our hearts.

James 4:4

Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

1 John 3:9

No one who has been born of God continues in sin, because God's seed abides in him; he cannot continue in sin, because he has been born of God.