Romans 16:10
Greetings to Apella, that veteran believer; and to the members of the household of Aristobulus.
Romans 14:18
and whoever in this way devotedly serves Christ, God takes pleasure in him, and men highly commend him.
2 Corinthians 8:22
And we send with them our brother, of whose zeal we have had frequent proof in many matters, and who is now more zealous than ever through the strong confidence which he has in you.
Philippians 2:22
But you know Timothy's approved worth--how, like a child working with his father, he has served with me in furtherance of the Good News.
1 Timothy 3:10
And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
1 Peter 1:7
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:19
For there must of necessity be differences of opinion among you, in order that it may be plainly seen who are the men of sterling worth among you.
2 Corinthians 2:9
For in writing to you I have also this object in view--to discover by experience whether you are prepared to be obedient in every respect.
2 Timothy 4:19
Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.