'Good Works' in the Bible

In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Jesus replied, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. Which of these works are you stoning Me for?”

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

For we are His creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time so that we should walk in them.

but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden.

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,

in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful.

And let us be concerned about one another in order to promote love and good works,

Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that in a case where they speak against you as those who do what is evil, they will, by observing your good works, glorify God on the day of visitation.