10 Bible Verses about Praising Specific People

I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not in the least inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing.

So the master commended the dishonest steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.

I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea,

And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"

I praise you because you remember me in everything and hold firmly to the traditions, just as I delivered them to you.

And when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons.

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you?

But in the following instructions, I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse.