19 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation; I will pay my vows before those that fear him.

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit and not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God.

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

And these all, approved by testimony of faith, received not the promise,

For it is not he that commends himself that is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

but because we have been approved of God that he might entrust us with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who tries our hearts.

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that has nothing to be ashamed of, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But food does not make us more acceptable unto God; for neither if we eat are we the better, neither if we eat not are we the worse.

Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil and canst not look on iniquity: why dost thou look upon those that deal treacherously and hold thy tongue when the wicked devour the man that is more righteous than he?

for they loved the glory of men more than the glory of God.

Salute Apelles, approved in Christ. Salute those who are of Aristobulus' household.

Therefore, judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each one have praise of God.

For it is expedient that there also be heresies among you, so that those who are proved may become manifest among you.

Blessed is the man that patiently endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those that love him.

ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, well pleasing to God by Jesus, the Christ.

For what glory is it if, when ye are buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is due to grace from God.

All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, rams of Nebaioth shall be served unto thee: they shall be offered up with grace upon my altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.

And when these days are expired, it shall be, that upon the eighth day, and so forward, the priests shall sacrifice your burnt offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, said the Lord GOD.

And Abel, he also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD looked upon Abel and his present,