Romans 14:18

World English Bible (2000)

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

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  • 2 Cor 8:21 : 21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
  • Rom 16:18 : 18 For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
  • 1 Cor 7:22 : 22 For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ's bondservant.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
  • 2 Cor 5:11 : 11 Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are revealed to God; and I hope that we are revealed also in your consciences.
  • 2 Cor 6:4 : 4 but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
  • Gal 6:15-16 : 15 For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God's Israel.
  • Phil 4:18 : 18 But I have all things, and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.
  • Col 3:24 : 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
  • 1 Thess 1:3-4 : 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father. 4 We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,
  • 1 Tim 2:3 : 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
  • 1 Tim 5:4 : 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
  • Titus 2:11-14 : 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; 13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ; 14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
  • Jas 2:18-26 : 18 Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith. 19 You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder. 20 But do you want to know, vain man, that faith apart from works is dead? 21 Wasn't Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? 22 You see that faith worked with his works, and by works faith was perfected; 23 and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness;" and he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith. 25 In the same way, wasn't Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.
  • 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 2:20 : 20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
  • Gen 4:7 : 7 If you do well, will it not be lifted up? If you don't do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it."
  • Eccl 9:7 : 7 Go your way--eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.
  • Mark 13:34 : 34 "It is like a man, traveling to another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch.
  • John 12:26 : 26 If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.
  • Acts 10:35 : 35 but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
  • Rom 6:22 : 22 But now, being made free from sin, and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification, and the result of eternal life.
  • Rom 12:1-2 : 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. 2 Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
  • Rom 12:11 : 11 not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
  • Rom 14:4 : 4 Who are you who judge another's servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand.

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  • Gal 1:10
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    10For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn't be a servant of Christ.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.

  • Eph 6:6-7
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    6not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

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    3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

  • 2 Cor 10:18
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    18For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

  • Rom 15:16-18
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    16that I should be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest the Good News of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

    17I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.

    18For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

  • 2 Cor 5:9
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    9Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.

  • Phil 1:10-11
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    10so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;

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    21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

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    12For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don't have.

  • Rom 15:31
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    31that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

  • Acts 10:35
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    35but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

  • Rom 14:22
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    22Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who doesn't judge himself in that which he approves.

  • 1 Thess 2:4
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    4But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

  • Rom 14:3-6
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    3Don't let him who eats despise him who doesn't eat. Don't let him who doesn't eat judge him who eats, for God has accepted him.

    4Who are you who judge another's servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand.

    5One man esteems one day as more important. Another esteems every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.

    6He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks. He who doesn't eat, to the Lord he doesn't eat, and gives God thanks.

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    1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

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    18and know his will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,

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    31Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

  • Rom 16:18
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    18For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

  • Col 3:22-24
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    22Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

    23And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

    24knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

  • Phil 2:22
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    22But you know the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.

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    3But if anyone loves God, the same is known by him.

  • Heb 13:21
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    21make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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    8Those who are in the flesh can't please God.

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    33even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

  • Gal 2:17
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    17But if, while we sought to be justified in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ a servant of sin? Certainly not!

  • Phil 1:18
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    18What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

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    14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

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    2Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

  • Heb 13:16
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    16But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.