2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
John 21:15-17
So when they had eaten their 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 have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."
Luke 12:42
The Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
Acts 2:22
"Men of Israel, hear these words. Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as you yourselves know,
Acts 20:27
for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
Romans 14:18
For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
Romans 16:10
Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 2:6
We speak wisdom, however, among those who are mature, but a wisdom not of this age or of the rulers of this age, who will pass away.
1 Corinthians 3:1-2
And I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual, but as fleshly, as infants in Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:6
who also made us sufficient as servants 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 the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 5:9
Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
2 Corinthians 6:3-4
We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Galatians 1:10
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Ephesians 1:13
in whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation,?in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
1 Thessalonians 2:4
But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
1 Timothy 4:6
If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
1 Timothy 4:12-16
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.
Hebrews 4:11
Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.
Hebrews 5:11-14
About him we have many words to say, and hard to interpret, seeing 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, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
2 Peter 1:15
Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.
2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight.
Matthew 13:52
And he said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."
Mark 4:33
And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.