15 Bible Verses about Goodness

And I myself also have become persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

and, even for this very reason, adding all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;

The good man, out of his good treasure, puts forth good things; and the evil man, out of his evil treasure, puts forth evil things.

"For there is no good tree that bears corrupt fruit; nor again a corrupt tree that bears good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit; for they do not gather figs of thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. "The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and the evil, out of the evil treasure brings forth that which is evil; for out of the abundance of the heart does his mouth speak.

For, as the Father hath life in Himself, so also He gave to the Son to have life in Himself; and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. Marvel not at this; because there is an hour coming, in which all who are in their tombs shall hear His voice, read more.
and come forth; those who did good, to the resurrection of life; but those who practiced evil, to the resurrection of judgment.

So, then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those of the household of the 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 revile you.

See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all.

"Ye 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;

recompensing to no one evil for evil; providing things honorable in the sight of all men; if it be possible, so far as it depends on you, being at peace with all men; not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God: for it has been written, "Vengeance is Mine; I will recompense," saith the Lord. read more.
But, if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink; for, in doing this, you will heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.