Romans 14:18 “For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved…”

Romans 14:18

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

Geneva Bible 1599

For whosoeuer in these things serueth Christ, is acceptable vnto God, and is approoued of men.

Darby Translation

For he that in this serves the Christ [is] acceptable to God and approved of men.

Young's Literal Translation

for he who in these things is serving the Christ, [is] acceptable to God and approved of men.

Bible in Basic English

And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.

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Cross references

“in”

Romans 14:4 Romans 6:22 Romans 12:11 Romans 16:18 Mark 13:34 John 12:26

Romans 14:4 · BSB

Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

Romans 6:22 · BSB

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.

Romans 12:11 · BSB

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

Romans 16:18 · BSB

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Mark 13:34 · BSB

It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.

John 12:26 · BSB

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

“is”

2 Corinthians 8:21 1 Peter 2:5 1 Peter 2:20 Ecclesiastes 9:7 Acts 10:35 Philippians 4:18

2 Corinthians 8:21 · BSB

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

1 Peter 2:5 · BSB

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:20 · BSB

How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

Ecclesiastes 9:7 · BSB

Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:

Acts 10:35 · BSB

but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Philippians 4:18 · BSB

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

“and”

2 Corinthians 5:11 2 Corinthians 4:2 2 Corinthians 6:4 James 2:18–26 1 Peter 3:16 1 Thessalonians 1:3

2 Corinthians 5:11 · BSB

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

2 Corinthians 4:2 · BSB

Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the…

2 Corinthians 6:4 · BSB

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

James 2:18–26 · BSB

But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.

1 Peter 3:16 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

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