1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and plea...

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Amplified Bible - Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有话说：我们靠着主耶稣求你们，劝你们，你们既然受了我们的教训，知道该怎样行可以讨　神的喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的更加勉励。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，我们靠着主耶稣求你们，劝你们，既然你们领受了我们的教导，知道该怎样行事为人，讨上帝的喜悦，其实你们也正这样行，我劝你们要更加努力。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，我们靠着主耶稣求你们，劝你们，既然你们领受了我们的教导，知道该怎样行事为人，讨　神的喜悦，其实你们也正这样行，我劝你们要更加努力。
当代译本 - 最后，弟兄姊妹，既然你们领受了我们的教导，知道怎样行才能讨上帝的喜悦，如你们现在所行的，我们靠着主耶稣恳求、劝勉你们要更加努力。
圣经新译本 - 此外，弟兄们，我们在主耶稣里求你们，劝你们，你们既然接受了我们的教训，知道应该怎样行事为人，并且怎样讨　神喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的更进一步。
中文标准译本 - 此外，弟兄们，我们在主耶稣里请求你们、劝勉你们：既然从我们学到了该怎样行事为人，怎样讨神的喜悦——就像你们也在行的——你们就要更加努力，
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有话说，我们靠着主耶稣求你们劝你们：你们既然受了我们的教训，知道该怎样行可以讨神的喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的更加勉励。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我还有话说：我们靠着主耶稣求你们、劝你们，你们既然受了我们的教训，知道该怎样行，可以讨上帝的喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的，更加勉励。
New International Version - As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
New International Reader's Version - Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.
English Standard Version - Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.
New Living Translation - Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.
The Message - One final word, friends. We ask you—urge is more like it—that you keep on doing what we told you to do to please God, not in a dogged religious plod, but in a living, spirited dance. You know the guidelines we laid out for you from the Master Jesus. God wants you to live a pure life. Keep yourselves from sexual promiscuity.
Christian Standard Bible - Additionally then, brothers and sisters, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received instruction from us on how you should live and please God — as you are doing — do this even more.
New American Standard Bible - Finally then, brothers and sisters, we request and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel even more.
New King James Version - Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God;
American Standard Version - Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.
King James Version - Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
New English Translation - Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.
World English Bible - Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有話說：我們靠着主耶穌求你們，勸你們，你們既然受了我們的教訓，知道該怎樣行可以討神的喜悅，就要照你們現在所行的更加勉勵。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，我們靠着主耶穌求你們，勸你們，既然你們領受了我們的教導，知道該怎樣行事為人，討上帝的喜悅，其實你們也正這樣行，我勸你們要更加努力。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，我們靠着主耶穌求你們，勸你們，既然你們領受了我們的教導，知道該怎樣行事為人，討　神的喜悅，其實你們也正這樣行，我勸你們要更加努力。
當代譯本 - 最後，弟兄姊妹，既然你們領受了我們的教導，知道怎樣行才能討上帝的喜悅，如你們現在所行的，我們靠著主耶穌懇求、勸勉你們要更加努力。
聖經新譯本 - 此外，弟兄們，我們在主耶穌裡求你們，勸你們，你們既然接受了我們的教訓，知道應該怎樣行事為人，並且怎樣討　神喜悅，就要照你們現在所行的更進一步。
呂振中譯本 - 末了，弟兄們，我們在主耶穌裏求你們，勸你們 ——你們既從我們領受了主的話，知道該怎樣行、讓上帝喜歡，你們也真地這樣行—— 我就勸你們要更加力行。
中文標準譯本 - 此外，弟兄們，我們在主耶穌裡請求你們、勸勉你們：既然從我們學到了該怎樣行事為人，怎樣討神的喜悅——就像你們也在行的——你們就要更加努力，
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有話說，我們靠著主耶穌求你們勸你們：你們既然受了我們的教訓，知道該怎樣行可以討神的喜悅，就要照你們現在所行的更加勉勵。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我猶有言、因主耶穌、求爾勸爾、依爾素受於我者、當如何行而悅上帝、既行之、則宜增益之、
文理委辦譯本 - 要之、兄弟乎、我賴主耶穌、求爾勸爾、既受我教、如何當行而悅於上帝、宜加勉焉、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、我儕尚有言、我儕因我主耶穌基督、求爾勸爾、既受我儕之教、如何當行而見悅於天主、則宜多求進益、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 兄弟乎、曩者吾儕示爾應如何立身處世、以慰悅天主；爾已拳拳服膺。茲復因主耶穌、奉勸兄弟、發憤加勉、勇猛精進。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por lo demás, hermanos, les pedimos encarecidamente en el nombre del Señor Jesús que sigan progresando en el modo de vivir que agrada a Dios, tal como lo aprendieron de nosotros. De hecho, ya lo están practicando.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리는 여러분에게 하나님을 기쁘시게 하는 생활을 하라고 가 르쳤는데 사실 여러분은 그렇게 살고 있습니다. 이제 마지막으로 우리가 주 예수님 안에서 여러분에게 권하고 부탁합니다. 앞으로도 여러분은 더욱 힘써 그렇게 살도록 하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Богу, – а вы так и живете, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Господа Иисуса: преуспевайте в этом еще больше.
Восточный перевод - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Всевышнему, – а вы так и живёте, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Повелителя Исы: преуспевайте в этом ещё больше.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Аллаху, – а вы так и живёте, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Повелителя Исы: преуспевайте в этом ещё больше.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Всевышнему, – а вы так и живёте, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Повелителя Исо: преуспевайте в этом ещё больше.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Enfin, frères et sœurs, vous avez appris de nous comment vous devez vous conduire pour plaire à Dieu, et vous vous conduisez déjà ainsi. Mais, nous vous le demandons, et nous vous le recommandons à cause de votre union avec le Seigneur Jésus : faites toujours plus de progrès dans ce domaine.
リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。さらに付け加えます。あなたがたは日々の生活で、どうしたら神をお喜ばせできるかを、すでに知っているはずです。そのために、主イエスの教えを学んだのですから。そこでお願いします。というより、これは主イエスの命令と思ってほしいのですが、どうか、その目標に向かってさらに熱心に励んでください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Λοιπὸν οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐρωτῶμεν ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν ἐν κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ, ἵνα καθὼς παρελάβετε παρ’ ἡμῶν τὸ πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς περιπατεῖν καὶ ἀρέσκειν θεῷ, καθὼς καὶ περιπατεῖτε, ἵνα περισσεύητε μᾶλλον.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - λοιπὸν οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐρωτῶμεν ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν ἐν Κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ, καθὼς παρελάβετε παρ’ ἡμῶν, τὸ πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς περιπατεῖν καὶ ἀρέσκειν Θεῷ (καθὼς καὶ περιπατεῖτε), ἵνα περισσεύητε μᾶλλον.
Nova Versão Internacional - Quanto ao mais, irmãos, já os instruímos acerca de como viver a fim de agradar a Deus e, de fato, assim vocês estão procedendo. Agora pedimos e exortamos a vocês no Senhor Jesus que cresçam nisso cada vez mais.
Hoffnung für alle - Um eins möchten wir euch noch bitten, liebe Brüder und Schwestern. Wir haben euch bereits gelehrt, wie ihr leben sollt, damit Gott Freude an euch hat. Wir wissen auch, dass ihr euch danach richtet. Doch nun bitten wir euch eindringlich im Namen unseres Herrn Jesus: Gebt euch mit dem Erreichten nicht zufrieden, sondern macht noch mehr Fortschritte!
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Sau hết, nhân danh Chúa Giê-xu chúng tôi nài khuyên anh chị em ngày càng cố gắng sống cho vui lòng Đức Chúa Trời, theo mọi điều anh chị em đã học nơi chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - สุดท้ายนี้พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราได้สั่งสอนท่านแล้วว่าจะดำเนินชีวิตเพื่อให้พระเจ้าพอพระทัยได้อย่างไร อันที่จริงท่านก็ทำเช่นนั้นอยู่แล้ว แต่บัดนี้เราขอวิงวอนท่านและหนุนใจท่านในองค์พระเยซูเจ้าให้ทำสิ่งนี้มากยิ่งๆ ขึ้น
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - สุดท้ายนี้ พี่น้องทั้งหลาย พวกเราขอร้องและสนับสนุนท่านในพระนามของพระเยซู องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าว่า ในเมื่อท่านได้รับรู้การดำเนินชีวิตจากพวกเราแล้วว่า ทำอย่างไรจึงจะเป็นที่พอใจของพระเจ้า (ซึ่งท่านได้กระทำอยู่แล้ว) เพื่อท่านจะได้กระทำมากยิ่งขึ้นอีก

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2 Timothy 4:1 - I solemnly 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:
John 15:2 - Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].
1 Thessalonians 4:10 - For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,
1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
2 Corinthians 5:9 - Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 - Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others].
Hebrews 13:22 - I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.
1 Corinthians 15:1 - Now brothers and sisters, let me remind you [once again] of the good news [of salvation] which I preached to you, which you welcomed and accepted and on which you stand [by faith].
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;
1 Timothy 5:21 - I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism.
Ephesians 4:20 - But you did not learn Christ in this way!
Acts 20:27 - For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.
1 Timothy 6:13 - I solemnly charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and [in the presence] of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession [in His testimony] before Pontius Pilate,
1 Timothy 6:14 - to keep all His precepts without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 11:23 - For I received from the Lord Himself that [instruction] which I passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which He was betrayed took bread;
2 Corinthians 10:1 - Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
2 Corinthians 6:1 - Working together with Him, we strongly urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness].
Ephesians 5:17 - Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
Philippians 1:27 - Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
Job 17:9 - Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Proverbs 4:18 - But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Romans 8:8 - and those who are in the flesh [living a life that caters to sinful appetites and impulses] cannot please God.
1 Thessalonians 2:11 - For you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you just as a father does [in dealing with] his own children, [guiding you]
1 Thessalonians 2:12 - to live lives [of honor, moral courage, and personal integrity] worthy of the God who [saves you and] calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
Psalms 92:14 - [Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age; They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment];
Romans 12:1 - Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.
Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
1 Thessalonians 3:12 - And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 13:11 - Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what commandments and precepts we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
Colossians 2:6 - Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin],
2 Thessalonians 2:1 - Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,
Philemon 1:9 - yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus—
Philemon 1:10 - I appeal to you for my [own spiritual] child Onesimus, whom I have fathered [in the faith] while a captive in these chains.
2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Ephesians 4:1 - So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
Philippians 1:9 - And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
Hebrews 13:16 - Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Colossians 1:10 - so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts];

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Amplified Bible - Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有话说：我们靠着主耶稣求你们，劝你们，你们既然受了我们的教训，知道该怎样行可以讨　神的喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的更加勉励。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，我们靠着主耶稣求你们，劝你们，既然你们领受了我们的教导，知道该怎样行事为人，讨上帝的喜悦，其实你们也正这样行，我劝你们要更加努力。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 末了，弟兄们，我们靠着主耶稣求你们，劝你们，既然你们领受了我们的教导，知道该怎样行事为人，讨　神的喜悦，其实你们也正这样行，我劝你们要更加努力。
当代译本 - 最后，弟兄姊妹，既然你们领受了我们的教导，知道怎样行才能讨上帝的喜悦，如你们现在所行的，我们靠着主耶稣恳求、劝勉你们要更加努力。
圣经新译本 - 此外，弟兄们，我们在主耶稣里求你们，劝你们，你们既然接受了我们的教训，知道应该怎样行事为人，并且怎样讨　神喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的更进一步。
中文标准译本 - 此外，弟兄们，我们在主耶稣里请求你们、劝勉你们：既然从我们学到了该怎样行事为人，怎样讨神的喜悦——就像你们也在行的——你们就要更加努力，
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我还有话说，我们靠着主耶稣求你们劝你们：你们既然受了我们的教训，知道该怎样行可以讨神的喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的更加勉励。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我还有话说：我们靠着主耶稣求你们、劝你们，你们既然受了我们的教训，知道该怎样行，可以讨上帝的喜悦，就要照你们现在所行的，更加勉励。
New International Version - As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
New International Reader's Version - Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.
English Standard Version - Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.
New Living Translation - Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.
The Message - One final word, friends. We ask you—urge is more like it—that you keep on doing what we told you to do to please God, not in a dogged religious plod, but in a living, spirited dance. You know the guidelines we laid out for you from the Master Jesus. God wants you to live a pure life. Keep yourselves from sexual promiscuity.
Christian Standard Bible - Additionally then, brothers and sisters, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received instruction from us on how you should live and please God — as you are doing — do this even more.
New American Standard Bible - Finally then, brothers and sisters, we request and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel even more.
New King James Version - Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God;
American Standard Version - Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.
King James Version - Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
New English Translation - Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.
World English Bible - Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有話說：我們靠着主耶穌求你們，勸你們，你們既然受了我們的教訓，知道該怎樣行可以討神的喜悅，就要照你們現在所行的更加勉勵。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，我們靠着主耶穌求你們，勸你們，既然你們領受了我們的教導，知道該怎樣行事為人，討上帝的喜悅，其實你們也正這樣行，我勸你們要更加努力。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 末了，弟兄們，我們靠着主耶穌求你們，勸你們，既然你們領受了我們的教導，知道該怎樣行事為人，討　神的喜悅，其實你們也正這樣行，我勸你們要更加努力。
當代譯本 - 最後，弟兄姊妹，既然你們領受了我們的教導，知道怎樣行才能討上帝的喜悅，如你們現在所行的，我們靠著主耶穌懇求、勸勉你們要更加努力。
聖經新譯本 - 此外，弟兄們，我們在主耶穌裡求你們，勸你們，你們既然接受了我們的教訓，知道應該怎樣行事為人，並且怎樣討　神喜悅，就要照你們現在所行的更進一步。
呂振中譯本 - 末了，弟兄們，我們在主耶穌裏求你們，勸你們 ——你們既從我們領受了主的話，知道該怎樣行、讓上帝喜歡，你們也真地這樣行—— 我就勸你們要更加力行。
中文標準譯本 - 此外，弟兄們，我們在主耶穌裡請求你們、勸勉你們：既然從我們學到了該怎樣行事為人，怎樣討神的喜悅——就像你們也在行的——你們就要更加努力，
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我還有話說，我們靠著主耶穌求你們勸你們：你們既然受了我們的教訓，知道該怎樣行可以討神的喜悅，就要照你們現在所行的更加勉勵。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我猶有言、因主耶穌、求爾勸爾、依爾素受於我者、當如何行而悅上帝、既行之、則宜增益之、
文理委辦譯本 - 要之、兄弟乎、我賴主耶穌、求爾勸爾、既受我教、如何當行而悅於上帝、宜加勉焉、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、我儕尚有言、我儕因我主耶穌基督、求爾勸爾、既受我儕之教、如何當行而見悅於天主、則宜多求進益、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 兄弟乎、曩者吾儕示爾應如何立身處世、以慰悅天主；爾已拳拳服膺。茲復因主耶穌、奉勸兄弟、發憤加勉、勇猛精進。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por lo demás, hermanos, les pedimos encarecidamente en el nombre del Señor Jesús que sigan progresando en el modo de vivir que agrada a Dios, tal como lo aprendieron de nosotros. De hecho, ya lo están practicando.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리는 여러분에게 하나님을 기쁘시게 하는 생활을 하라고 가 르쳤는데 사실 여러분은 그렇게 살고 있습니다. 이제 마지막으로 우리가 주 예수님 안에서 여러분에게 권하고 부탁합니다. 앞으로도 여러분은 더욱 힘써 그렇게 살도록 하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Богу, – а вы так и живете, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Господа Иисуса: преуспевайте в этом еще больше.
Восточный перевод - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Всевышнему, – а вы так и живёте, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Повелителя Исы: преуспевайте в этом ещё больше.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Аллаху, – а вы так и живёте, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Повелителя Исы: преуспевайте в этом ещё больше.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - И наконец, братья, когда вы уже научились от нас жить так, чтобы жизнь ваша была угодна Всевышнему, – а вы так и живёте, – мы просим и умоляем вас ради Повелителя Исо: преуспевайте в этом ещё больше.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Enfin, frères et sœurs, vous avez appris de nous comment vous devez vous conduire pour plaire à Dieu, et vous vous conduisez déjà ainsi. Mais, nous vous le demandons, et nous vous le recommandons à cause de votre union avec le Seigneur Jésus : faites toujours plus de progrès dans ce domaine.
リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。さらに付け加えます。あなたがたは日々の生活で、どうしたら神をお喜ばせできるかを、すでに知っているはずです。そのために、主イエスの教えを学んだのですから。そこでお願いします。というより、これは主イエスの命令と思ってほしいのですが、どうか、その目標に向かってさらに熱心に励んでください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Λοιπὸν οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐρωτῶμεν ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν ἐν κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ, ἵνα καθὼς παρελάβετε παρ’ ἡμῶν τὸ πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς περιπατεῖν καὶ ἀρέσκειν θεῷ, καθὼς καὶ περιπατεῖτε, ἵνα περισσεύητε μᾶλλον.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - λοιπὸν οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἐρωτῶμεν ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλοῦμεν ἐν Κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ, καθὼς παρελάβετε παρ’ ἡμῶν, τὸ πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς περιπατεῖν καὶ ἀρέσκειν Θεῷ (καθὼς καὶ περιπατεῖτε), ἵνα περισσεύητε μᾶλλον.
Nova Versão Internacional - Quanto ao mais, irmãos, já os instruímos acerca de como viver a fim de agradar a Deus e, de fato, assim vocês estão procedendo. Agora pedimos e exortamos a vocês no Senhor Jesus que cresçam nisso cada vez mais.
Hoffnung für alle - Um eins möchten wir euch noch bitten, liebe Brüder und Schwestern. Wir haben euch bereits gelehrt, wie ihr leben sollt, damit Gott Freude an euch hat. Wir wissen auch, dass ihr euch danach richtet. Doch nun bitten wir euch eindringlich im Namen unseres Herrn Jesus: Gebt euch mit dem Erreichten nicht zufrieden, sondern macht noch mehr Fortschritte!
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Sau hết, nhân danh Chúa Giê-xu chúng tôi nài khuyên anh chị em ngày càng cố gắng sống cho vui lòng Đức Chúa Trời, theo mọi điều anh chị em đã học nơi chúng tôi.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - สุดท้ายนี้พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราได้สั่งสอนท่านแล้วว่าจะดำเนินชีวิตเพื่อให้พระเจ้าพอพระทัยได้อย่างไร อันที่จริงท่านก็ทำเช่นนั้นอยู่แล้ว แต่บัดนี้เราขอวิงวอนท่านและหนุนใจท่านในองค์พระเยซูเจ้าให้ทำสิ่งนี้มากยิ่งๆ ขึ้น
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - สุดท้ายนี้ พี่น้องทั้งหลาย พวกเราขอร้องและสนับสนุนท่านในพระนามของพระเยซู องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าว่า ในเมื่อท่านได้รับรู้การดำเนินชีวิตจากพวกเราแล้วว่า ทำอย่างไรจึงจะเป็นที่พอใจของพระเจ้า (ซึ่งท่านได้กระทำอยู่แล้ว) เพื่อท่านจะได้กระทำมากยิ่งขึ้นอีก

2 Timothy 4:1 - I solemnly 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:
John 15:2 - Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit].
1 Thessalonians 4:10 - For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,
1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
1 Thessalonians 4:12 - so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
2 Corinthians 5:9 - Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 - For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.
2 Thessalonians 3:11 - Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].
2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Now such people we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work quietly and earn their own food and other necessities [supporting themselves instead of depending on the hospitality of others].
Hebrews 13:22 - I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.
1 Corinthians 15:1 - Now brothers and sisters, let me remind you [once again] of the good news [of salvation] which I preached to you, which you welcomed and accepted and on which you stand [by faith].
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;
1 Timothy 5:21 - I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism.
Ephesians 4:20 - But you did not learn Christ in this way!
Acts 20:27 - For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.
1 Timothy 6:13 - I solemnly charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and [in the presence] of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession [in His testimony] before Pontius Pilate,
1 Timothy 6:14 - to keep all His precepts without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 11:23 - For I received from the Lord Himself that [instruction] which I passed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night in which He was betrayed took bread;
2 Corinthians 10:1 - Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
2 Corinthians 6:1 - Working together with Him, we strongly urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness].
Ephesians 5:17 - Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is.
Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.
Philippians 1:27 - Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labor [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose].
Job 17:9 - Nevertheless the righteous will hold to his ways, And he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Proverbs 4:18 - But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Romans 8:8 - and those who are in the flesh [living a life that caters to sinful appetites and impulses] cannot please God.
1 Thessalonians 2:11 - For you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you just as a father does [in dealing with] his own children, [guiding you]
1 Thessalonians 2:12 - to live lives [of honor, moral courage, and personal integrity] worthy of the God who [saves you and] calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
Psalms 92:14 - [Growing in grace] they will still thrive and bear fruit and prosper in old age; They will flourish and be vital and fresh [rich in trust and love and contentment];
Romans 12:1 - Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.
Romans 12:2 - And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
1 Thessalonians 3:12 - And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 13:11 - Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what commandments and precepts we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
Colossians 2:6 - Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin],
2 Thessalonians 2:1 - Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, brothers and sisters,
Philemon 1:9 - yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus—
Philemon 1:10 - I appeal to you for my [own spiritual] child Onesimus, whom I have fathered [in the faith] while a captive in these chains.
2 Peter 3:18 - but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Ephesians 4:1 - So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
Philippians 1:9 - And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
Hebrews 13:16 - Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
Colossians 1:10 - so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts];