'Approved' in the Bible

The king and his counselors approved the proposal, and he followed Memucan’s advice.

Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ.Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

There must, indeed, be factions among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.

For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.

Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.

For our ancestors won God’s approval by it.

By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was approved as a righteous man, because God approved his gifts, and even though he is dead, he still speaks through his faith.

By faith Enoch was taken away so he did not experience death, and he was not to be found because God took him away. For prior to his removal he was approved, since he had pleased God.

All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised,