51 Bible Verses about Goodness
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I had fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will rest in the house of the LORD for ever.
Zain They shall proclaim the memory of thy great goodness and shall sing of thy righteousness.
Show me a token for good that those who hate me may see it and be ashamed because thou, O LORD, hast helped me and comforted me.
Ye also, giving all diligence to the same, show forth virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;
Blessed is the man whom thou dost choose and cause 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.
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for those that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for those that wait in thee before the sons of men!
And he replied, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name that I AM before thee; and I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy and will show clemency on whom I will show clemency.
Behold, therefore, the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity, but toward thee, goodness if thou continue in his goodness; otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
For thou givest him beforehand the blessings of goodness; thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
And it shall be unto me a name of joy, of praise and of glory among all the Gentiles of the earth, who shall have heard all the good that I do unto them and they shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I shall do unto them.
But I am convinced regarding you, my brethren, that even without my exhortation ye are full of charity, full of all knowledge, so as to be able to admonish one another.
Zain Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellions; according to thy mercy remember me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.
Hear me, O LORD, for thy mercy is perceptible, look upon me according to the multitude of thy acts of compassion
For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endures to all generations.
But the fruit of the Spirit is this: Charity, joy, peace, tolerance, gentleness, goodness, faith,
and likewise have tasted the good word of God and the virtue of the age to come,
And it shall be, if thou go with us, that when we come into the goodness that the LORD shall do unto us, that we will do thee good.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his mercy and for his wonderful works unto the sons of Adam!
Or dost thou despise the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, ignoring that the goodness of God leads thee to repentance?
but I did not want to do anything without thy counsel, that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
And now the LORD show mercy and truth unto you; and I also will requite you this kindness because ye have done this thing.
And I will satiate the soul of the priest with fatness, and my people shall be filled with my goodness, said the LORD.
as all things that pertain to life and to godliness are given us of his divine power, through the knowledge of him that has called us by his glory and virtue,
Nevertheless he did not leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name; the righteous shall feast with me; when thou shalt have weaned me.
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day, for I know not the numbers thereof.
Daleth One generation shall praise thy works to another and shall declare thy mighty acts.
From Thematic Bible
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
But I am convinced regarding you, my brethren, that even without my exhortation ye are full of charity, full of all knowledge, so as to be able to admonish one another.
Ye also, giving all diligence to the same, show forth virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;
Goodness » Good people
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man shall be separated from him.
The good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things, and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
For a good tree does not bring forth corrupt fruit; neither does a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush do they gather grapes. The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil, for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
The good man shall attain the favour of the LORD, but the man of wicked thoughts he will condemn.
For as the Father has life in himself, so has he given to the Son to have life in himself and has also given him power and authority to execute judgment because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this, for an hour shall come when all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, read more.
and those that have done good shall come forth unto the resurrection of life; but those that have done evil, unto the resurrection of judgment.
Goodness » Doing good
Therefore as long as we have the opportunity, let us do good unto everyone, especially unto those who are of the household of faith.
But I say unto you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those that curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you.
See that no one renders evil for evil unto anyone, but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men.
Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those that curse you, do good to those that hate you, and pray for those who speak evil about you, and persecute you;
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Not repaying anyone evil for evil; procuring that which is good not only in the sight of God, but even in the sight of all men. If it can be done, as much as is possible on your part, live in peace with all men. Not defending yourselves, dearly beloved; but rather give place unto the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. read more.
Therefore, if thine enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Topics on Goodness
God, Goodness Of
Mark 10:18And Jesus said unto him, Why dost thou call me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Goodness As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is this: Charity, joy, peace, tolerance, gentleness, goodness, faith,