Romans 16:10
Greetings to Apelles, [who was tested and] approved in [the service of] Christ. Greetings to members of the family of Aristobulus.
Romans 14:18
For the person who serves Christ with these qualities is very pleasing to God and wins the approval of people.
2 Corinthians 8:22
And we have sent [i.e., are sending] with them our brother [Note: This is a different person from the one mentioned in verse 18], who has often proven his diligence to us in many ways, and is now proving to be even more diligent because of the great confidence he has in you [i.e., confidence in the Corinthians completing their collection for the poor].
Philippians 2:22
But you people know about his proven reliability, how he served with me in advancing [the work of] the Gospel just like a son working with his father.
1 Timothy 3:10
And these [prospective deacons] should also first be tested, [and] then they should [be appointed to] serve [as deacons] if they are found to be above reproach.
1 Peter 1:7
But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
1 Corinthians 11:19
For it is to be expected [i.e., it is inevitable] that there would be dissensions among you, so that those who are approved [by God] can become known among you.
2 Corinthians 2:9
For this also was my purpose in writing you, that I might test your willingness to obey everything [I required of you].
2 Timothy 4:19
[I send] greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, and to the family of Onesiphorus.