Strong's Lexicon For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. whoever ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. serves δουλεύων (douleuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1398: To be a slave, be subject to, obey, be devoted. From doulos; to be a slave to. Christ Χριστῷ (Christō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this way τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. [is] pleasing εὐάρεστος (euarestos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2101: Acceptable, well-pleasing (especially to God), grateful. From eu and arestos; fully agreeable. to God Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. approved δόκιμος (dokimos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1384: Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. by men. ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleFor whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Young's Literal Translation for he who in these things is serving the Christ, [is] acceptable to God and approved of men. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men. New American Standard Bible For he who in this [way] serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. King James Bible For he that in these things serveth Christ [is] acceptable to God, and approved of men. Parallel Verses New International Version because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. New Living Translation If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. English Standard Version Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. New American Standard Bible For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. King James Bible For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men. International Standard Version For the person who serves the Messiah in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people. NET Bible For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people. American Standard Version For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men. English Revised Version For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing 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. Cross References Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. 2 Corinthians 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Romans 14:16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: Romans 14:15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Romans 14:20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. Jump to Previous Acceptable Approved Christ Christ's Commend Herein Highly Pleasing Pleasure Servant Serves Serveth Serving Way Well-PleasingJump to Next Acceptable Approved Christ Christ's Commend Herein Highly Pleasing Pleasure Servant Serves Serveth Serving Way Well-PleasingLinks Romans 14:18 NIVRomans 14:18 NLT Romans 14:18 ESV Romans 14:18 NASB Romans 14:18 KJV Romans 14:18 Bible Apps Romans 14:18 Parallel Romans 14:18 Biblia Paralela Romans 14:18 Chinese Bible Romans 14:18 French Bible Romans 14:18 German Bible Romans 14:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |