Accepted as good and trustworthy after being carefully tested.
Key References
For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
All Scripture References (7)
Romans (2)
For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians (1)
And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
2 Corinthians (2)
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
2 Timothy (1)
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
James (1)
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.