19 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

Of you comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.

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

For by this, the elders obtained testimony.

These all, having had testimony given to them through their faith, didn't receive the promise,

For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we don't eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.

You who have purer eyes than to see evil, and who cannot look on perversity, why do you tolerate those who deal treacherously, and keep silent when the wicked swallows up the man who is more righteous than he,

for they loved men's praise more than God's praise.

Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

For there also must be factions among you, that those who are approved may be revealed among you.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

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

For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

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

When they have accomplished the days, it shall be that on the eighth day, and forward, the priests shall make your burnt offerings on the altar, and your peace offerings; and I will accept you, says the Lord Yahweh.

Abel also brought some of the firstborn of his flock and of its fat. Yahweh respected Abel and his offering,