Doing Good Deeds

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. — read the full passage →

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? — read the full passage →

That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: — read the full passage →

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. — read the full passage →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, — read the full passage →

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: — read the full passage →

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? — read the full passage →

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. — read the full passage →

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. — read the full passage →

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. — read the full passage →

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.