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1 Tessalonicenses 2 4
On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. (niv)
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1 Timóteo 4 6
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (niv)
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2 Coríntios 5 9
So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. (niv)
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2 Pedro 1 10
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, (niv)
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2 Coríntios 10 18
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. (niv)
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1 Timóteo 4 12-1 Timóteo 4 16
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. (niv)
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2 Coríntios 4 2
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. (niv)
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2 Pedro 1 15
And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. (niv)
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Gálatas 1:10
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (niv)
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Tiago 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. (niv)
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Hebreus 5:11-14
We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (niv)
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2 Coríntios 3 6
He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (niv)
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2 Pedro 3 14
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. (niv)
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1 Tessalonicenses 5 14
And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. (niv)
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1 Coríntios 2 6
We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. (niv)
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João 21:15-17
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter,“ Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”“ Yes, Lord,” he said,“ you know that I love you.” Jesus said,“ Feed my lambs.”Again Jesus said,“ Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered,“ Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said,“ Take care of my sheep.”The third time he said to him,“ Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time,“ Do you love me?” He said,“ Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said,“ Feed my sheep. (niv)
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Romanos 16:10
Greet Apelles, whose fidelity to Christ has stood the test. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus. (niv)
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Atos 20:27
For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. (niv)
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Hebreus 4:11
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. (niv)
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Efésios 1:13
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, (niv)
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Atos 2:22
“ Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. (niv)
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Mateus 13:52
He said to them,“ Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” (niv)
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Romanos 14:18
because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. (niv)
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Lucas 12:42
The Lord answered,“ Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? (niv)
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1 Coríntios 3 1-1 Coríntios 3 2
Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly— mere infants in Christ.I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. (niv)
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2 Coríntios 6 3-2 Coríntios 6 4
We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; (niv)
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Marcos 4:33
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. (niv)
