'Approved' in the Bible

Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works.

For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.

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

For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.

For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.