51 Bible Verses about Goodness
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Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the days.
They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
Shew me a token for good, that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed; for thou, Jehovah, hast helped me and comforted me.
But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,
Blessed is he whom thou choosest and causest to approach: he shall dwell in thy courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, of thy holy temple.
Thou my soul hast said to Jehovah, Thou art the Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; --
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee, which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sons of men!
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thy face, and I will proclaim the name of Jehovah before thee; and I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
Behold then the goodness and severity of God: upon them who have fallen, severity; upon thee goodness of God, if thou shalt abide in goodness, since otherwise thou also wilt be cut away.
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the loving-kindness of Jehovah.
For thou hast met him with the blessings of goodness; thou hast set a crown of pure gold on his head.
And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear of all the good that I do unto them; and they shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.
But I am persuaded, my brethren, I myself also, concerning you, that yourselves also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to thy loving-kindness remember thou me, for thy goodness' sake, Jehovah.
Answer me, O Jehovah; for thy loving-kindness is good: according to the abundance of thy tender mercies, turn toward me;
For Jehovah is good; his loving-kindness endureth for ever; and his faithfulness from generation to generation.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,
Loving-kindness and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other:
and have tasted the good word of God, and the works of power of the age to come,
And it shall be, if thou come with us, that whatever good Jehovah doeth unto us, so will we do to thee.
Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men;
or despisest thou the riches of his goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads thee to repentance?
but I have wished to do nothing without thy mind, that thy good might not be as of necessity but of willingness:
And now Jehovah shew kindness and faithfulness to you; and I also will requite you this good, because ye have done this thing.
And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith Jehovah.
As his divine power has given to us all things which relate to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us by glory and virtue,
though indeed he did not leave himself without witness, doing good, and giving to you from heaven rain and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may celebrate thy name. The righteous shall surround me, because thou dealest bountifully with me.
Jehovah, thy loving-kindness is in the heavens, and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
{To the chief Musician: an instruction. Of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David came to the house of Ahimelech.} Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness of God abideth continually.
My mouth shall declare thy righteousness, and thy salvation all the day: for I know not the numbers thereof.
From Thematic Bible
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
But I am persuaded, my brethren, I myself also, concerning you, that yourselves also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
But for this very reason also, using therewith all diligence, in your faith have also virtue, in virtue knowledge,
Goodness » Good people
The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.
The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.
For there is no good tree which produces corrupt fruit, nor a corrupt tree which produces good fruit; for every tree is known by its own fruit, for figs are not gathered from thorns, nor grapes vintaged from a bramble. The good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, brings forth good; and the wicked man out of the wicked, brings forth what is wicked: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
A good man obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
For even as the Father has life in himself, so he has given to the Son also to have life in himself, and has given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is Son of man. Wonder not at this, for an hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs shall hear his voice, read more.
and shall go forth; those that have practised good, to resurrection of life, and those that have done evil, to resurrection of judgment.
Goodness » Doing good
So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith.
But to you that hear I say, Love your enemies; do good to those that hate you; bless those that curse you; pray for those who use you despitefully.
See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
Ye have heard that it has been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour and hate thine enemy. But I say unto 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
recompensing to no one evil for evil: providing things honest before all men: if possible, as far as depends on you, living in peace with all men; not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. read more.
If therefore thine enemy should hunger, feed him; if he should thirst, give him drink; for, so doing, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Topics on Goodness
God, Goodness Of
Mark 10:18But Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? no one is good but one, that is God.
Goodness As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity,