14 Bible Verses about People Commended By God
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But he is a Jew who is such inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, in spirit, not in letter; whose praise is not from men, but from God.
And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received not the promise:
but as we have been approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.
Be diligent to present thyself before God approved, a workman that need not blush, rightly dividing the word of truth.
But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither if we eat are we the better, or if we eat not are we the worse.
Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the family of Aristobulus.
Wherefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord come, who also will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will manifest the counsels of men's hearts; and then shall praise be given to each from God.
For there must be heresies among you, that they who are the tried ones, may be made manifest among you.
Blessed is the man who patiently supports temptation: for when he is proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him.
ye also, as living stones, are built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, well pleasing to God through Jesus Christ.
For what glory would there be, if committing faults, and being buffeted, ye suffered patiently? but if, when ye behave well, yet suffer, ye bear it patiently, this is graciously accepted of God.