euarestos describes what is regarded favorably, especially conduct, sacrifice, or action directed toward God or the Lord.

The word most often marks conduct, offerings, or what is to be discerned as favorably regarded by God or the Lord; one occurrence applies the same favorable relation to slaves' conduct toward their masters.

1. Favored in relation to God or the Lord · dominant

   The neuter forms occur in clauses concerning what is pleasing to the Lord, what God wills, and what God works in believers: in Ephesians 5:10 the APB renders the clause "what is pleasing to the Lord," and in Hebrews 13:21, "that which is pleasing in his sight." The adjective also describes sacrifices and service directed to God in Philippians 4:18, Romans 12:1, and Romans 14:18; in 2 Corinthians 5:9, the nominative plural form stands with the aspiration to be "well-pleasing to him."

   2 Corinthians 5:9Ephesians 5:10Hebrews 13:21Philippians 4:18Romans 12:1Romans 14:18
2. Conduct acceptable to a human master · rare

   In Titus 2:9, the accusative plural masculine form occurs in instructions for slaves to be subject to their own masters; the APB renders the instruction "they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative." This shows the favorable relation applied within a master-slave instruction rather than in a clause naming God or the Lord.

   Titus 2:9

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously uses "well-pleasing," "pleasing," and "acceptable" in these verses, especially in clauses concerning God, the Lord, or a master. These renderings confirm the verses' favorable-assessment context rather than supplying separate definitions.