15 Bible Verses about Goodness

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Romans 11:22

Therefore consider the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who fell, but kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.

Hebrews 6:5

and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come,

Philemon 1:14

but without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your goodness would not be, in effect, by compulsion but of your own free will.

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Matthew 12:35

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

Luke 6:43-45

"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they pick grapes from a bramble bush. The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good, and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

John 5:26-29

For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself, and has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in the graves will hear his voice read more.
and come forth those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.

Goodness » Doing good

Luke 6:27-28

"But I say to you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat 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 and pray for those who persecute you,

Goodness » Overcoming evil with good

Romans 12:17-21

Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. read more.
No, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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