# ἀρεστός (arestos)

Strong’s G701. 4 New Testament occurrences.

pleasing, satisfactory, acceptable.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/arestos-g701

## Occurrences

- [John 8:29](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/john/8/29) — And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
- [Acts 6:2](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/6/2) — Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
- [Acts 12:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/12/3) — And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
- [1 John 3:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-john/3/22) — And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.