"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward mankind."

with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

Some indeed proclaim Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.

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.

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.

What then is my reward? That, when I proclaim the Good News, I may present the Good News without charge, so as not to abuse my authority in the Good News.

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

having a good conscience; so that when they speak evil against you, they may be put to shame who slander your good manner of life in Christ.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him.

Even so, every good tree produces good fruit; but the corrupt tree produces evil fruit.

A good tree cannot produce evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree produce good fruit.

"Either make the tree good, and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt; for the tree is known by its fruit.

He said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? No one is good but one. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."

Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except one?God.

If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

For there is no good tree that brings forth rotten fruit; nor again a rotten tree that brings forth good fruit.

That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Jesus asked him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one?God.

and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when the guests have drunk freely, then that which is worse. You have kept the good wine until now."

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.

Did then that which is good become death to me? May it never be. But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good; that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful.

For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good thing. For desire is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.

And how will they proclaim unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things."

For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

I think that it is good therefore, because of the distress that is on us, that it is good for a man to be as he is.

Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the Good News should live from the Good News.

For if I proclaim the Good News, I have nothing to boast about; for necessity is laid on me; but woe is to me, if I do not proclaim the Good News.

and there is not another "good news." Only there are some who trouble you, and want to pervert the Good News of Christ.

but to the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the Good News for the uncircumcision, even as Peter with the Good News for the circumcision

But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;

but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;

But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?

according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you did not give them the things the body needs, what good is it?

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

in all things showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness,

holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;

But Christ having come as a high priest of the good things that have come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation,

not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

but she will be delivered through childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with good judgment.

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

I saw another angel flying in mid heaven, having an eternal Good News to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

For the Law, having a shadow of the good to come, not the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices year by year, which they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ.

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.

whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.

To him therefore who knows to do good, and does not do it, to him it is sin.

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,

and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

but having suffered before and been shamefully treated, as you know, at Philippi, we grew bold in our God to tell you the Good News of God in much conflict.

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.

Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore, were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.

To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, they ministered these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Good News to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.

Therefore, when we could not stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

and sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;

But when Timothy came just now to us from you, and brought us glad news of your faith and love, and that you have good memories of us always, longing to see us, even as we also long to see you;

but the word of the Lord endures forever." This is the word of Good News which was preached to you.

I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of that which is truly life.

For indeed we have had good news preached to us, even as they also did, but the word they heard did not profit them, because they were not united by faith with those who heard.

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter therein, and they to whom the good news was before preached failed to enter in because of disobedience,

For they indeed, for a few days, disciplined us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.

That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

You therefore must share in hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my Good News,

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become zealous of that which is good?

but test all things; hold firmly that which is good.

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you?not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"