Bible Verses about 'Good'
- I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.
- And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
- Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it. - Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
- A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
- Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”
- Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
- Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
- Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. - Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever. - Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
- How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel reigns! - A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. - The Lord is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him. - Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.
- I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.” - Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
- But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil.
- We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
- Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. - For he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things. - Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go. - Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them. - O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. - For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” - Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
- How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony! - The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord. - Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. - Do what is good and run from evil
so that you may live!
Then the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies will be your helper,
just as you have claimed. - But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”
- Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
- And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.
- If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
- Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
- For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
- And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
- And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
- You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
- See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
- Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing. - He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
- The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way. - But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
- No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God. - Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows. - Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! - Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up. - He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
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