Goodness

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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?

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

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

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

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. — read the full passage →

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.

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.

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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; — read the full passage →

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

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 →

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

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:

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.

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

Hear me, O Lord; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies.

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. — read the full passage →

All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.

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.

For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

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

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, and David their king; and shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days.

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

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:

The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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

Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth–haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction. — read the full passage →

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; — read the full passage →

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. — read the full passage →

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

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

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. — read the full passage →

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

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

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! — read the full passage →

For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.