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 spirit, not in letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.

for in this the elders were well reported of.

And these all, having received a good report through faith, obtained not the promise;

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

but even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, Who proveth our hearts.

Give diligence to present yourself approved to God, a workman not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But food will not commend us to God; neither, if we eat not, are we lacking; nor, if we eat, do we abound.

for they loved the glory of men, rather than the glory of God.

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

Wherefore, judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, Who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then will each one have his praise from God.

for there must also be factions among you, that the approved may be made manifest among you.

Happy is a man who endures temptation; because, when he becomes approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to those who love Him.

ye yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

For what glory is it, if, when sinning and being beaten, ye endure it? but, if, when doing well and suffering for it, ye endure it, this is acceptable with God.