14 Bible Verses about People Commended By God

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 it the ancients obtained an honorable testimony.

And these all, though they obtained an honorable testimony by faith, yet received not the promise;

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

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

Endeavour to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But meat does not recommend us to God; for neither, if we eat, are we the better; nor the worse, if we eat not.

For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Salute Apelles, a man approved in Christ.

Wherefore judge nothing before the time; even until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every one have praise from God.

For there must be even heresies among you, that they who are approved may be made manifest among you.

Happy is the man who sustaineth temptation; for being approved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

and precious, ye also are built up as living stones, a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

For what glory is it, if when ye sin and are punished for it, ye bear it patiently? but if when ye do well and suffer for it, ye bear it patiently, this will gain favor with God.