51 Bible Verses about Goodness
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I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with abundance.
I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.
They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
Show me a sign of your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, LORD, have helped me and comforted me.
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
And he said, "I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name 'The LORD.' And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.
Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.
He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.
For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
And this city shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and a glory before all the nations of the earth who shall hear of all the good that I do for them. They shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the prosperity I provide for it.
Many a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find?
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!
Answer me, O LORD, for your steadfast love is good; according to your abundant mercy, turn to me.
For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
(for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),
Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other.
and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come,
And if you do go with us, whatever good the LORD will do to us, the same will we do to you."
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!
Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
but I preferred to do nothing without your consent in order that your goodness might not be by compulsion but of your own accord.
Now may the LORD show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing.
I will feast the soul of the priests with abundance, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, declares the LORD."
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,
who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Yet he did not leave himself without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness."
Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name! The righteous will surround me, for you will deal bountifully with me.
Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.
Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The steadfast love of God endures all the day.
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.
From Thematic Bible
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,
Goodness » Good people
The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.
The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but a man of evil devices he condemns.
For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice read more.
and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
Goodness » Doing good
Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
"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 abuse you.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
"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
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never 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.
To the contrary, "if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Topics on Goodness
God, Goodness Of
Mark 10:18And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.
Goodness As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
