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 godl...

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Amplified Bible - 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],
新标点和合本 - 我为主被囚的劝你们：既然蒙召，行事为人就当与蒙召的恩相称。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我为主作囚徒的劝你们，既然蒙召，行事为人就要与你们所蒙的呼召相称。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我为主作囚徒的劝你们，既然蒙召，行事为人就要与你们所蒙的呼召相称。
当代译本 - 所以，我这为主被囚禁的劝你们，既然蒙了上帝的呼召，就要过与所蒙的呼召相称的生活。
圣经新译本 - 因此，我这为主被囚禁的劝你们：行事为人，要配得上你们所蒙的呼召，
中文标准译本 - 所以，我这个在主里的囚犯劝你们：行事为人要配得上你们所蒙的召唤，
现代标点和合本 - 我为主被囚的劝你们：既然蒙召，行事为人就当与蒙召的恩相称，
和合本（拼音版） - 我为主被囚的劝你们：既然蒙召，行事为人就当与蒙召的恩相称。
New International Version - As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
New International Reader's Version - I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.
English Standard Version - I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
New Living Translation - Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
The Message - In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don’t want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don’t want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,
New American Standard Bible - Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
New King James Version - I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
American Standard Version - I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
King James Version - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
New English Translation - I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,
World English Bible - I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
新標點和合本 - 我為主被囚的勸你們：既然蒙召，行事為人就當與蒙召的恩相稱。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 我為主作囚徒的勸你們，既然蒙召，行事為人就要與你們所蒙的呼召相稱。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 我為主作囚徒的勸你們，既然蒙召，行事為人就要與你們所蒙的呼召相稱。
當代譯本 - 所以，我這為主被囚禁的勸你們，既然蒙了上帝的呼召，就要過與所蒙的呼召相稱的生活。
聖經新譯本 - 因此，我這為主被囚禁的勸你們：行事為人，要配得上你們所蒙的呼召，
呂振中譯本 - 所以我為主的緣故做囚犯的勸你們、行事為人要對得起你們所蒙的呼召。
中文標準譯本 - 所以，我這個在主裡的囚犯勸你們：行事為人要配得上你們所蒙的召喚，
現代標點和合本 - 我為主被囚的勸你們：既然蒙召，行事為人就當與蒙召的恩相稱，
文理和合譯本 - 故我為主被囚者勸爾、所行宜稱乎所蒙之召、
文理委辦譯本 - 我為主被囚、勸爾行事、稱所蒙召之命、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我為主被囚者勸爾、既蒙召、行事則當與蒙召之恩相稱、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是故吾以因主被囚之身、剴切勸爾修身砥行、無忝爾之聖召、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por eso yo, que estoy preso por la causa del Señor, les ruego que vivan de una manera digna del llamamiento que han recibido,
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 주님을 위해 갇힌 나 바울이 권합니다. 여러분은 하나님의 부르심 을 받은 성도답게
Новый Русский Перевод - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Господа, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Богом, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
Восточный перевод - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Повелителя, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Всевышним, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Повелителя, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Аллахом, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Повелителя, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Всевышним, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Moi qui suis prisonnier à cause du Seigneur, je vous demande donc instamment de vous conduire d’une manière digne de l’appel qui vous a été adressé :
リビングバイブル - 主に仕えたために、今こうして牢獄につながれている私からお願いします。このようにすばらしい神の祝福を受けるために選ばれたあなたがたは、それにふさわしく生活し、行動してください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς ἐγὼ ὁ δέσμιος ἐν κυρίῳ ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς, ἐγὼ ὁ δέσμιος ἐν Κυρίῳ, ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Como prisioneiro no Senhor, rogo-lhes que vivam de maneira digna da vocação que receberam.
Hoffnung für alle - Ihr wisst, dass ich für den Herrn im Gefängnis bin. Als sein Gefangener bitte ich euch nun: Lebt so, dass Gott dadurch geehrt wird; er hat euch ja berufen, seine Kinder zu sein.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vì thế, tôi, một người bị tù vì phục vụ Chúa, tôi nài xin anh chị em phải sống đúng theo tiêu chuẩn Đức Chúa Trời đã đặt khi Ngài tuyển chọn anh chị em làm con cái Ngài.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นข้าพเจ้าผู้เป็นนักโทษเพื่อองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าจึงขอให้ท่านดำเนินชีวิตให้สมกับการทรงเรียกที่ท่านได้รับ
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Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
Jeremiah 38:20 - But Jeremiah said, “They will not hand you over [to them]. Please obey [the voice of] the Lord [who speaks to you through me] in what I am saying to you. Then it will go well with you and you will live.
1 Peter 3:9 - and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
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!
1 Peter 5:10 - After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
2 Corinthians 5:20 - So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
Acts 9:31 - So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].
Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Titus 2:10 - not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.
Philippians 3:17 - Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you.
Philippians 3:18 - For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],
Hebrews 3:1 - Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider the Apostle and High Priest whom we confessed [as ours when we accepted Him as Savior], namely, Jesus;
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.
Ephesians 4:4 - There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]—
Romans 8:28 - And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
Romans 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
Romans 8:30 - And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
Ephesians 4:17 - So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
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 5:2 - and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ 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],
Galatians 4:12 - Believers, I beg of you, become as I am [free from the bondage of Jewish ritualism and ordinances], for I have become as you are [a Gentile]. You did me no wrong [when I first came to you; do not do it now].
1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
Ephesians 3:1 - For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
Genesis 5:24 - And [in reverent fear and obedience] Enoch walked with God; and he was not [found among men], because God took him [away to be home with Him].
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.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,
Genesis 17:1 - When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
1 Corinthians 4:16 - So I urge you, be imitators of me [just as a child imitates his father].
2 Timothy 1:9 - for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],
2 Peter 1:3 - For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
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 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].
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what commandments and precepts we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
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.
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.
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 - 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],
新标点和合本 - 我为主被囚的劝你们：既然蒙召，行事为人就当与蒙召的恩相称。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我为主作囚徒的劝你们，既然蒙召，行事为人就要与你们所蒙的呼召相称。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我为主作囚徒的劝你们，既然蒙召，行事为人就要与你们所蒙的呼召相称。
当代译本 - 所以，我这为主被囚禁的劝你们，既然蒙了上帝的呼召，就要过与所蒙的呼召相称的生活。
圣经新译本 - 因此，我这为主被囚禁的劝你们：行事为人，要配得上你们所蒙的呼召，
中文标准译本 - 所以，我这个在主里的囚犯劝你们：行事为人要配得上你们所蒙的召唤，
现代标点和合本 - 我为主被囚的劝你们：既然蒙召，行事为人就当与蒙召的恩相称，
和合本（拼音版） - 我为主被囚的劝你们：既然蒙召，行事为人就当与蒙召的恩相称。
New International Version - As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.
New International Reader's Version - I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.
English Standard Version - I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
New Living Translation - Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
The Message - In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk—better yet, run!—on the road God called you to travel. I don’t want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don’t want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline—not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,
New American Standard Bible - Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called,
New King James Version - I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
American Standard Version - I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
King James Version - I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
New English Translation - I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,
World English Bible - I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,
新標點和合本 - 我為主被囚的勸你們：既然蒙召，行事為人就當與蒙召的恩相稱。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 我為主作囚徒的勸你們，既然蒙召，行事為人就要與你們所蒙的呼召相稱。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 我為主作囚徒的勸你們，既然蒙召，行事為人就要與你們所蒙的呼召相稱。
當代譯本 - 所以，我這為主被囚禁的勸你們，既然蒙了上帝的呼召，就要過與所蒙的呼召相稱的生活。
聖經新譯本 - 因此，我這為主被囚禁的勸你們：行事為人，要配得上你們所蒙的呼召，
呂振中譯本 - 所以我為主的緣故做囚犯的勸你們、行事為人要對得起你們所蒙的呼召。
中文標準譯本 - 所以，我這個在主裡的囚犯勸你們：行事為人要配得上你們所蒙的召喚，
現代標點和合本 - 我為主被囚的勸你們：既然蒙召，行事為人就當與蒙召的恩相稱，
文理和合譯本 - 故我為主被囚者勸爾、所行宜稱乎所蒙之召、
文理委辦譯本 - 我為主被囚、勸爾行事、稱所蒙召之命、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我為主被囚者勸爾、既蒙召、行事則當與蒙召之恩相稱、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是故吾以因主被囚之身、剴切勸爾修身砥行、無忝爾之聖召、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por eso yo, que estoy preso por la causa del Señor, les ruego que vivan de una manera digna del llamamiento que han recibido,
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 주님을 위해 갇힌 나 바울이 권합니다. 여러분은 하나님의 부르심 을 받은 성도답게
Новый Русский Перевод - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Господа, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Богом, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
Восточный перевод - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Повелителя, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Всевышним, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Повелителя, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Аллахом, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я, находящийся в заключении ради Повелителя, умоляю вас: раз вы призваны Всевышним, то живите достойно вашего призвания.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Moi qui suis prisonnier à cause du Seigneur, je vous demande donc instamment de vous conduire d’une manière digne de l’appel qui vous a été adressé :
リビングバイブル - 主に仕えたために、今こうして牢獄につながれている私からお願いします。このようにすばらしい神の祝福を受けるために選ばれたあなたがたは、それにふさわしく生活し、行動してください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς ἐγὼ ὁ δέσμιος ἐν κυρίῳ ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - παρακαλῶ οὖν ὑμᾶς, ἐγὼ ὁ δέσμιος ἐν Κυρίῳ, ἀξίως περιπατῆσαι τῆς κλήσεως ἧς ἐκλήθητε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Como prisioneiro no Senhor, rogo-lhes que vivam de maneira digna da vocação que receberam.
Hoffnung für alle - Ihr wisst, dass ich für den Herrn im Gefängnis bin. Als sein Gefangener bitte ich euch nun: Lebt so, dass Gott dadurch geehrt wird; er hat euch ja berufen, seine Kinder zu sein.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Vì thế, tôi, một người bị tù vì phục vụ Chúa, tôi nài xin anh chị em phải sống đúng theo tiêu chuẩn Đức Chúa Trời đã đặt khi Ngài tuyển chọn anh chị em làm con cái Ngài.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นข้าพเจ้าผู้เป็นนักโทษเพื่อองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าจึงขอให้ท่านดำเนินชีวิตให้สมกับการทรงเรียกที่ท่านได้รับ
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น ข้าพเจ้าผู้เป็นนักโทษเนื่องจากการรับใช้พระผู้เป็นเจ้า ขอร้องให้ท่านดำเนินชีวิตให้สมกับที่พระองค์เรียกท่าน

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
Jeremiah 38:20 - But Jeremiah said, “They will not hand you over [to them]. Please obey [the voice of] the Lord [who speaks to you through me] in what I am saying to you. Then it will go well with you and you will live.
1 Peter 3:9 - and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
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!
1 Peter 5:10 - After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].
2 Corinthians 5:20 - So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
Acts 9:31 - So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].
Hebrews 13:21 - equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Titus 2:10 - not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.
Philippians 3:17 - Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you.
Philippians 3:18 - For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],
Hebrews 3:1 - Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider the Apostle and High Priest whom we confessed [as ours when we accepted Him as Savior], namely, Jesus;
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.
Ephesians 4:4 - There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]—
Romans 8:28 - And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
Romans 8:29 - For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
Romans 8:30 - And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
Ephesians 4:17 - So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
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 5:2 - and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ 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],
Galatians 4:12 - Believers, I beg of you, become as I am [free from the bondage of Jewish ritualism and ordinances], for I have become as you are [a Gentile]. You did me no wrong [when I first came to you; do not do it now].
1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
Ephesians 3:1 - For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
Genesis 5:24 - And [in reverent fear and obedience] Enoch walked with God; and he was not [found among men], because God took him [away to be home with Him].
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.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 - With this in view, we constantly pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of your calling [to faith] and with [His] power fulfill every desire for goodness, and complete [your] every work of faith,
Genesis 17:1 - When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
1 Corinthians 4:16 - So I urge you, be imitators of me [just as a child imitates his father].
2 Timothy 1:9 - for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],
2 Peter 1:3 - For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
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 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].
1 Thessalonians 4:2 - For you know what commandments and precepts we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
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.
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.
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];