For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.

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

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

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

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

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.