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2 Corinthians 6 8-2 Corinthians 6 9
through glory and dishonor, through slander and good report; as deceivers yet true;as unknown yet recognized; as dying and look— we live; as being disciplined yet not killed;
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Philippians 4:8
Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable— if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise— dwell on these things.
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1 Timothy 2 2
for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
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2 Timothy 2 15
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
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2 Timothy 4 18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.
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1 Thessalonians 5 23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Philippians 1:9-11
And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,so that you can approve the things that are superior and can be pure and blameless in the day of Christ,filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.
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James 1:12
A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
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1 Peter 2 12
Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.
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Romans 13:13
Let us walk with decency, as in the daylight: not in carousing and drunkenness; not in sexual impurity and promiscuity; not in quarreling and jealousy.
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2 Corinthians 8 21
For we are making provision for what is right, not only before the Lord but also before men.
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2 Corinthians 13 9
In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.
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John 17:15
I am not praying that You take them out of the world but that You protect them from the evil one.
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Matthew 6:13
And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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2 Corinthians 6 4
But as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardship, by difficulties,
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2 Corinthians 10 18
For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.
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2 Corinthians 10 10
For it is said,“ His letters are weighty and powerful, but his physical presence is weak, and his public speaking is despicable.”
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1 Corinthians 4 9-1 Corinthians 4 13
For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: We have become a spectacle to the world and to angels and to men.We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored!Up to the present hour we are both hungry and thirsty; we are poorly clothed, roughly treated, homeless;we labor, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;when we are slandered, we respond graciously. Even now, we are like the world’s garbage, like the dirt everyone scrapes off their sandals.
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1 Corinthians 11 19
There must, indeed, be factions among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
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Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes.
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Romans 16:10
Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
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1 Chronicles 4 10
Jabez called out to the God of Israel:“ If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.” And God granted his request.
