19 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will perform before those who fear him.

But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.

For by it the people of old received their commendation.

And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised,

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.

You who are of purer eyes than to see evil and cannot look at wrong, why do you idly look at traitors and remain silent when the wicked swallows up the man more righteous than he?

for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.

for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.

All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar, and I will beautify my beautiful house.

And when they have completed these days, then from the eighth day onward the priests shall offer on the altar your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, and I will accept you, declares the Lord GOD."

and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering,