17 Bible Verses about Doing Good

Just then someone came up and asked Him, “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?”

Then He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do what is good or to do what is evil, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent.

Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do what is good or to do what is evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

You always have the poor with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have Me.

She rewards him with good, not evil,
all the days of her life.

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.

But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.

and come out—those who have done good things, to the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked things, to the resurrection of judgment.

eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;

but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does what is good, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.

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.

just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You have become her children when you do what is good and are not frightened by anything alarming.

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

But now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in other languages, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you with a revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

for the fruit of the light results in all goodness, righteousness, and truth—