2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not the man who approves of himself who is really approved; it is the man of whom the Lord approves.
Romans 2:29
The real Jew is the man who is one inwardly, and real circumcision is a matter of the heart, a spiritual, not a literal, thing. Such a man receives his praise not from men, but from God.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Do not form any premature judgments, therefore, but wait until the Lord comes back. For he will light up the darkness that now hides things and show what the motives in people's minds are, and then everyone will get from God the praise he deserves.
2 Corinthians 10:12
I do not indeed venture to class or compare myself with certain individuals who approve of themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they do not show good sense.
Matthew 25:20-23
And the man who had received the five thousand dollars came up bringing him five thousand more, and said, 'Sir, you put five thousand dollars in my hands; here I have made five thousand more.'
Luke 16:15
And he said to them, "You are the men who parade your uprightness before people, but God knows your hearts. For what men consider great is detestable in the sight of God.
Luke 18:10-14
"Two men went up to the Temple to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector.
John 5:42-44
but I know well that you have not the love of God in your hearts.
John 12:43
for they cared more for the approval of men than for the approval of God.
Acts 2:22
"Men of Israel, listen to what I say. Jesus of Nazareth, as you know, was a man whom God commended to you by the wonders, portents, and signs that God did right among you through him.
Romans 14:18
Whoever serves Christ in that way pleases God and gains the approval of men.
Romans 16:10
Remember me to that veteran Christian, Apelles. Remember me to those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 11:19
Doubtless there must be parties among you, if those who are right are to be recognized among you.
2 Corinthians 3:1
Am I falling into self-recommendation again? Do I, like some people, need letters of recommendation to you or from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
I am not trying to recommend myself to you again. I am giving you cause to be proud of me, to use in answering men who pride themselves on external advantages and not on sincerity of heart.
2 Corinthians 6:4
On the contrary, as a servant of God I try in every way to commend myself to them, through my great endurance in troubles, difficulties, hardships,
2 Corinthians 13:7
But I pray to God that you may not do wrong??ot to prove me equal to the test, but that you should do right even if I fail to stand it.
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to win God's approval as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message of truth.
1 Peter 1:7
they are to show that your faith when tested is found to be more precious than gold, which though it is perishable is tested with fire, and they will bring you praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.