10 Bible Verses about Praising Specific People

I have been making a fool of myself, but you forced me to do it, when you ought to have been expressing your approval of me. For I am not a bit inferior to your superfine apostles, even if I am nobody!

And his master praised the dishonest manager, because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are shrewder in their relation to their own age than the sons of the light.

I want to introduce to you our sister Phoebe, who is a helper in the church at Cenchreae.

And he taught in their synagogues, and was honored by them all.

And they all spoke well of him and were astonished at the winning words that fell from his lips, and they said, "Is he not Joseph's son?"

I appreciate your always remembering me, and your standing by the things I passed on to you, just as you received them.

When I come I will send whatever persons you authorize with credentials, to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

They should first be tested, and afterward, if there is no fault to be found with them, they can serve as assistants.

Am I falling into self-recommendation again? Do I, like some people, need letters of recommendation to you or from you?

But while I am on this subject, I cannot approve of your meetings, because they are doing you more harm than good.