In 2 Corinthians 5:6, the present/absent contrast is introduced, which verse 9 then applies to the goal of pleasing God.

In 2 Corinthians 5:8, Paul expresses preference to be with Christ—verse 9 then anchors that desire in pleasing Him either way.

In 2 Corinthians 8:21, Paul similarly aims for what is honorable before others — broadening the ambition to include public reputation alongside pleasing God.

In Acts 10:35, God accepts those who fear Him and do right—directly parallel to the aim of being well pleasing to Him.

In 2 Peter 3:14, this same call to be found blameless and at peace echoes the aim to be well pleasing to God.

In 2 Peter 1:10, Peter urges diligence to confirm calling and election — both emphasize effort to secure divine approval.

In Hebrews 12:28, serving God acceptably with reverence echoes the same goal of being well pleasing to Him.

In 1 Timothy 4:10, Paul says we toil and strive because our hope is in God — closely parallels the labor and aim here.

In Colossians 1:29, Paul toils and struggles with God's energy — both express intense effort for God's purposes.

In 1 Corinthians 9:27, Paul disciplines his body to avoid disqualification — both reflect effort to be approved by God.

In Romans 14:8, whether we live or die we are the Lord’s—reinforcing the same all‑circumstance devotion to please Him.

In Galatians 1:10, Paul contrasts pleasing God with pleasing people — reinforcing that his aim here is God's approval alone.

In 2 Timothy 2:4, the soldier's aim to please his commander directly echoes Paul's ambition to please Christ — same verb, same priority.

In Matthew 25:21, the master's 'Well done, good and faithful servant' shows the reward for those who please God — the very aim Paul describes here.

2 Timothy 4:1 invokes Christ as judge of living and dead — connecting to the judgment context that immediately follows Paul's aim to please Him.

In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul urges abounding in the Lord's work, knowing labor is not in vain — similar call to diligent service.

In 2 Timothy 2:15, being an approved worker who handles truth rightly parallels the aim to please God — both seek divine approval in service.

In Ephesians 1:6, acceptance comes through grace in Christ—a different emphasis from the personal aim to please God here.