14 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.

for by this the ancients obtained a good reputation.

And all these, having obtained a good reputation by faith, received not the promise,

for he that commends himself is not approved; but he whom the Lord commends.

but as God had judged us worthy to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who tries our hearts.

Strive to present yourself to God as approved, a workman that has no cause to be ashamed, rightly setting forth the word of truth.

But meat commends us not to God; for, neither if we eat are we better, nor, if we eat not, are we worse.

for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

Salute Appelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

So, then, judge nothing be fore the time, till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secret works of darkness, and will also make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall each have his praise from God.

for there must be sects among you, that the approved may be made known among you.

Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

you, also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, that you may offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

For what praise is due, if, when you are punished for your faults, you endure it patiently? But if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you endure it patiently, this is praiseworthy in the- sight of God.