2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
John 21:15-17
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Luke 12:42
And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
Acts 2:22
"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know
Acts 20:27
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
Romans 14:18
he who serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.
Romans 16:10
Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 2:6
Yet we do speak a wisdom among the mature, a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away.
1 Corinthians 3:1-2
But I, brethren, could not address you as spiritual men, but as carnal men, as infants in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:6
who has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 4:2
But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 5:9
So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.
2 Corinthians 6:3-4
We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
Galatians 1:10
Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Ephesians 1:13
In him, you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having also believed, you were sealed in him with the promised Holy Spirit,
1 Thessalonians 2:4
but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but to please God who tests our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brethren, admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
1 Timothy 4:6
If you point out these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
1 Timothy 4:12-16
Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Hebrews 4:11
Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience.
Hebrews 5:11-14
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
James 1:18
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brethren, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall;
2 Peter 1:15
And I will see to it that after my departure you will be able at any time to call these things to mind.
2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by him in peace, spotless and blameless.
Matthew 13:52
And he said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has been instructed for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old."
Mark 4:33
With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.