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because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
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American Standard Version
For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.
Christian Standard Bible
Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and receives human approval.
English Standard Version
Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.
King James Version
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
New American Standard Bible
For the one who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by other people.
New King James Version
For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
New Living Translation
If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.
World English Bible
For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.