Bible Verses about Goodness

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even… Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32	Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. forgiveness compassion reconciliation
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. gentleness neighbor faith

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. protection safety trust
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. evil overcoming idols
The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. reliability righteousness faithfulness
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13	I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. trust
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23	But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. law Spirit blessing
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Romans 12:9	Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. love evil
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. law righteousness food
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 2 Peter 1:5-7	For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. faith self-control relationships
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. blessing worrying work
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. evangelism worship light
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3	Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. trust safety
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Proverbs 19:22	What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. reliability money poverty
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6:36	Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. neighbor Father
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 1 Peter 3:13	Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? evil work
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Psalm 34:14	Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. evil peace idols
Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord. Psalm 25:6-7	Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. sin mercy
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:29	Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. speaking gossip
Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. Jeremiah 6:16	This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” rest soul
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Corinthians 15:33	Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” evil friendship
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path. Proverbs 2:9	Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. righteousness honesty
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:14	Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. sacrifice purification sin
For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth. light righteousness truth
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 1 Timothy 2:9-10	I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. beauty worship materialism

And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.

And the Lord God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.” So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken.