- Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV):
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
- Matthew 5:16 (NIV):
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
- Ephesians 2:10 (NIV):
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
- Colossians 3:17 (NIV):
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
- 1 Timothy 6:18 (NIV):
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”
- Titus 2:7-8 (NIV):
“In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.”
- Hebrews 10:24 (NIV):
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, “
- 1 Peter 2:12 (NIV):
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”
- 1 Peter 3:10-11 (NIV):
“For, ‘Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”
- James 2:14-17 (NIV):
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
- Titus 3:8 (NIV):
“This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.”
- Philippians 4:8 (NIV):
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
- Romans 2:6-7 (NIV):
“God ‘will repay each person according to what they have done.’ To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:24 (NIV):
“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14 (NIV):
“Do everything in love.”
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV):
“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.”
- Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV):
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
- Ephesians 4:28 (NIV):
“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”
- Philippians 1:6 (NIV):
“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.”
- 1 Timothy 5:10 (NIV):
“and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.”
- Hebrews 13:16 (NIV):
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
- 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV):
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
- James 1:17 (NIV):
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
- Matthew 7:12 (NIV):
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
- Luke 6:35 (NIV):
“But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”
- Proverbs 19:17 (NIV):
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
- Galatians 5:13 (NIV):
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
- Romans 12:21 (NIV):
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
- Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV):
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (NIV):
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.”