2 Timothy 2:15
Strive to present yourself to God as approved, a workman that has no cause to be ashamed, rightly setting forth the word of truth.
John 21:15-17
When, therefore, they had taken breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of Jonah, Do you love me more than these? He said to him: Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my lambs.
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said: "Who, then, is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his servants, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene, clearly pointed out to you as a man from God, by mighty deeds and wonders and signs, which God did by him in your midst, as you yourselves also know,
Acts 20:27
For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.
Romans 14:18
For he who serves the Christ in these things is acceptable to God, and approved by men.
Romans 16:10
Salute Appelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 2:6
Yet we speak wisdom among the perfect; but not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are brought to nought:
1 Corinthians 3:1-2
And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you, as to spiritual men, but as to those who are carnal, as to babes in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:6
who has made us able ministers of the new covenant, not of letter, but. of spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit makes alive.
2 Corinthians 4:2
but we have renounced the secret works of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; but, by the manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 5:9
For this reason we also endeavor, whether we remain in the body or depart from it, to be acceptable to him.
2 Corinthians 6:3-4
for we put no stumbling-block in any man's way, in order that this ministry may not be blamed;
2 Corinthians 10:18
for he that commends himself is not approved; but he whom the Lord commends.
Galatians 1:10
For, do I now seek the favor of men, or of God? or do I strive to please men? If, indeed, I would still please men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Ephesians 1:13
in whom you also hoped after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom, after you also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
1 Thessalonians 2:4
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.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We exhort you, brethren, admonish the unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, earnestly care for the weak-minded, be of a long-suffering disposition toward all.
1 Timothy 4:6
By recommending these things to the attention of the brethren, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, being nourished with the words of the faith, and of good teaching, which you have fully known.
1 Timothy 4:12-16
Let no one despise your youth; but be an example to the believers, in word, in behavior, in love, in spirit, in faithfulness, in purity.
Hebrews 4:11
Let us earnestly strive, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any one fall after the same example of unbelief.
Hebrews 5:11-14
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding.
James 1:18
Of his own will, he begot us with the word of truth, in order that we might be, as it were, the first-fruits of his creatures.
2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore, brethren, give the greater diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, you will never fall.
2 Peter 1:15
But I will earnestly endeavor that you may be able, even after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.
2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that you expect such things, earnestly strive, by being spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace:
Matthew 13:52
He said to them: Therefore, every scribe that is trained for the kingdom of heaven, is like the master of a house, who brings out of his treasury things new and old.
Mark 4:33
And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear.