51 Bible Verses about Goodness
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I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD's house forever.
Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, LORD, have helped me, and comforted me.
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, that he may dwell in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.
My soul, you have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men.
He said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of the LORD before you. I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy."
See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD.
For you meet him with the blessings of goodness. You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
This city shall be to me for a name of joy, for a praise and for a glory, before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do to them, and shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I procure to it.'
I myself am also persuaded about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.
Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your loving kindness, for your goodness' sake, LORD.
Answer me, LORD, for your loving kindness is good. According to the multitude of your tender mercies, turn to me.
For the LORD is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
And it shall be, if you go with us, that it shall be that whatever good the LORD does to us, we will do the same to you."
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works for the children of men.
Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will.
Now may the LORD show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness," says the LORD.
seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;
who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Yet he did not leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you rains from the sky and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness."
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me.
My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I do not know its full measure.
From Thematic Bible
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
I myself am also persuaded about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
Goodness » Good people
The unfaithful will be repaid for his own ways; likewise a good man will be rewarded for his ways.
The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.
For there is no good tree that brings forth rotten fruit; nor again a rotten tree that brings forth good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
For as the Father has life in himself, even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself. He also gave him authority to execute judgment, because he is a son of man. Do not marvel at this, for the hour comes, in which all that are in the tombs will hear his voice, read more.
and will come out; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life; and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.
Goodness » Doing good
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Do not seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." read more.
Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will 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 10:18Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except one?God.
Goodness As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
