15 Bible Verses about Goodness

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Romans 11:22

Behold, then, the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell,. severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise, you also shall be cut off.

Hebrews 6:5

and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the coming age,

Philemon 1:14

but, without your consent, I was not willing to do any thing, that your good deed might not be as a matter of necessity, but one of free-will.

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Matthew 12:35

The good man, out of his good treasury, brings forth good things; and the evil man, out of his evil treasury, brings forth evil things.

Luke 6:43-45

For a good tree does not produce unsound fruit; nor does an unsound tree produce good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes gathered from brambles. The good man, out of the good treasury of his heart, brings forth that which is good; and the evil man, out of the evil treasury of his heart, brings forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaks.

John 5:26-29

For as the Father has life in himself, so has he given to the Son also to have life in himself; and he has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Be not astonished at this; for the hour is coming in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, read more.
and shall come forth; those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

Goodness » Doing good

Luke 6:27-28

But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies; do good to them that hate you; bless them that curse you; pray for them that abuse you.

Matthew 5:43-44

You have heard that it was said: You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:

Goodness » Overcoming evil with good

Romans 12:17-21

repay to no one evil for evil; practice that which is honorable in the sight of all men. If possible, as far as may be in your power, be at peace with all men. Beloved, avenge not yourselves, but give place to the wrath of God; for it is written: Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. read more.
If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome by evil; but overcome evil with good.

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