Goodness

Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

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

Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of Jehovah 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 take refuge in thee, Before the sons of men!

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

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the 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? none is good save one, even God.

Jehovah is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works.

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

For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah 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 fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

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

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.

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

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

Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed onhisfaithfulness.

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves 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 zealous of that which is good?

Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house. — read the full passage →

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

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

O give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment; — read the full passage →

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: According to thy lovingkindness remember thou me, For thy goodness’ sake, O Jehovah.

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, Thy holy temple.

(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

And Jehovah passed by before him, and proclaimed, Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth;

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

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

And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

Thus saith Jehovah, 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 ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

Behold then the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward thee, God’s 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.

Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy lovingkindness is good: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies turn thou unto me.

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

That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit 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 askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.

Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

Remember, O Jehovah, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindness; For they have been ever of old. — read the full passage →

All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.

Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, yea, every good path.

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

For Jehovah is good; his lovingkindness endureth for ever, And his faithfulness unto 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 who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

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

O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.

seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue;

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

For no word from God shall be void of power.

afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek Jehovah their God, and David their king, and shall come with fear unto Jehovah and to his goodness in the latter days.

He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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 your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

And this is the message which we have heard from him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

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

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

and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

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

For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage. — read the full passage →

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

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

But when the kindness of God our Saviour, and his love toward man, appeared,

Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.

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

Do I speak these things after the manner of men? or saith not the law also the same?

Flee for safety, ye children of Benjamin, out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and raise up a signal on Beth-haccherem; for evil looketh forth from the north, and a great destruction. — read the full passage →

My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee; — read the full passage →

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

for by grace have ye been 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 Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever. — read the full passage →

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith. — read the full passage →

Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, 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 to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.