Romans 14:18 explains that serving Christ leads to being 'approved'—the same Greek word used for Apelles here.

2 Corinthians 8:22 describes a brother 'often tested' (dokimos) and found diligent, directly mirroring Apelles' approved status.

Philippians 2:22 highlights Timothy's 'proven character' (dokime), sharing the same approved-testing theme as Apelles.

2 Corinthians 10:18 directly states that approval (dokimos) comes from the Lord, reinforcing Apelles' designation as 'approved in Christ'.

2 Corinthians 13:7 prays that Paul may appear 'approved' (dokimoi), mirroring the same approval language applied to Apelles.

2 Timothy 2:15 urges being 'approved' (dokimos) before God, a direct parallel to Apelles being 'approved in Christ'.

1 Corinthians 11:19 uses 'genuine' (same root as 'approved') for those recognized through factions, linking to Apelles' status.

2 Corinthians 2:9 uses 'test' (dokimazo) for obedience, echoing the concept of approval found in 'approved in Christ'.

1 Timothy 3:10 requires deacons to be 'tested' (dokimazesthosan) first, a parallel principle of proven approval.

1 Peter 1:7 speaks of faith's 'tested genuineness' (dokimion), linking approval through trial to Apelles' approval in Christ.