14 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

but it is the Jew, who is so inwardly, and it is the circumcision of the heart, according to the spiritual, not the literal sense, which have the approbation, I do not say of men, but of God.

and it was for their faith that our fore-fathers acquired so great a reputation.

Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised:

for not he that commendeth himself, but he whom the Lord commendeth, is the approved.

we preach the gospel just as God thought fit to intrust it with us, not being studious to please men, but God, who approves our sincerity.

endeavour to approve yourself to God, as an artist that is not afraid of reproach, by rightly explaining the word of truth.

meat does not recommend us to God: if we eat, we are not the better men; if we don't eat, we are not the worse.

for they preferr'd their own reputation to the glory of God.

and my dear Stachys. salute Apelles, an approved christian. salute the family of Aristobulus.

therefore suspend your judgment till the Lord comes, who will bring to light the secrets of darkness, and expose the counsels of mens hearts: and then shall every man have his due reward from God.

for there must be factions among you, whereby it will appear who among you are the approved.

happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.

you your selves are as so many living stones, you are the edifice, the spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, agreeable to God by Jesus Christ.

from a principle of conscience. what glory is there in suffering corporal punishment for real offences? but if you meet with ill usage for doing your duty, and bear it with constancy,