Romans 5:7

Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die.

2 Samuel 18:3

But the men said, “You should not go out [to battle with us]. For if in fact we retreat, they will not care about us; even if half of us die, they will not care about us. But you are worth ten thousand of us. So now it is better that you be ready to help us from the city [of Mahanaim].”

2 Samuel 18:27

The lookout said, “I think the man in front runs like Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” The king said, “He is a good man and is coming with good news.”

2 Samuel 23:14-17

David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

Psalm 112:5


It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.

John 15:13

No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends.

Acts 11:24

For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Romans 16:4

who risked their own necks [endangering their very lives] for my life. To them not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

1 John 3:16

By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

General references

Bible References

Scarcely

John 15:13
No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends.
1 John 3:16
By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers.

A good

2 Samuel 18:27
The lookout said, “I think the man in front runs like Ahimaaz the son of Zadok.” The king said, “He is a good man and is coming with good news.”
Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
Acts 11:24
For Barnabas was a good man [privately and publicly—his godly character benefited both himself and others] and he was full of the Holy Spirit and full of faith [in Jesus the Messiah, through whom believers have everlasting life]. And a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Some

Romans 16:4
who risked their own necks [endangering their very lives] for my life. To them not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
2 Samuel 18:3
But the men said, “You should not go out [to battle with us]. For if in fact we retreat, they will not care about us; even if half of us die, they will not care about us. But you are worth ten thousand of us. So now it is better that you be ready to help us from the city [of Mahanaim].”
2 Samuel 23:14
David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

General references

Numbers 7:15
one young bull, one ram, one male lamb one year old, as a burnt offering;
John 15:13
No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends.