14 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, spiritual, not literal, whose praise is not of men, but of God.

For by it the elders obtained a good report.

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promised blessing,

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

but as we have been regarded by God as worthy to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts.

Study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But food will not recommend us to God; if we do not eat, we are not the worse; nor if we do eat, are we the better.

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

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

So then judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the purposes of mens hearts; and then shall every one have his praise from God.

for there must be also parties among you, that they who are approved may also become manifest among you.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to them that love him.

be ye yourselves also, as living stones, built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

For what glory is it, if, when ye are beaten for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently [it is glory]; for this is acceptable with God.