- Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
- A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. - So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?
- 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.
- 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.
- For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
- 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. - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
- If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
- 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.
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
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