¹⁸ For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

¹⁰ Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

¹⁰ That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

4 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.