Bible Verses about 'Good'
- I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
- And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.
- Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it. - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
- Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
- No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.
- Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
- Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?
- Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. - Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.
- Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever. - Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. - Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
- Then you will understand what is right and just
and fair—every good path. - How good and pleasant it is
when God’s people live together in unity! - I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing.” - But test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil.
- A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. - The Lord is good,
a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him. - How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace,
who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation,
who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!” - He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the Lord. - The lions may grow weak and hungry,
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. - For he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things. - Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor. - You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
abounding in love to all who call to you. - For, “Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep their tongue from evil
and their lips from deceitful speech.
They must turn from evil and do good;
they must seek peace and pursue it.” - Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to act. - The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
- Seek good, not evil,
that you may live.
Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you,
just as you say he is. - A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. - A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—
and how good is a timely word! - How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.
- Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God;
may your good Spirit
lead me on level ground. - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
- For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
- Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
- And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
- Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
- Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous,
no one who does what is right and never sins. - You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
- Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
- 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.
- To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
- Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way. - But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
- He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God. - If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.
- Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Bible verse of the day
Better a little with righteousnessthan much gain with injustice.