'Noble' in the Bible

Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and [recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.

But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a noble thing for Me.

Then Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a noble thing for Me.

Joseph of Arimathea came, a prominent and respected member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God—and he courageously dared to go in before Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

it seemed good also to me, having followed from the first after all things exactly, to write to thee in order, most noble Theophilus,

But as for that seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience.

So He said to them, "A man of noble family travelled to a distant country to obtain the rank of king, and to return.

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

'Claudius Lysias, to the most noble governor Felix, hail:

So Paul was sent for, and Tertullus began to impeach him as follows: "Indebted as we are," he said, "to you, most noble Felix, for the perfect peace which we enjoy, and for reforms which your wisdom has introduced to this nation,

We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die.

Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.

It is a noble thing not to eat meat, or drink wine, or do anything that makes your brother stumble.

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are noble, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are amiable, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if any praise, think on these things.

Nevertheless, it was right of you to share [with me] in my difficulties.

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”

Exert all your strength in the honourable struggle for the faith; lay hold of the Life of the Ages, to which you were called, when you made your noble profession of faith before many witnesses.

I charge you--as in the presence of God who gives life to all creatures, and of Christ Jesus who at the bar of Pontius Pilate made a noble profession of faith--

They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;

Now in a large house there are not only vessels and objects of gold and silver, but also vessels and objects of wood and of earthenware, and some are for honorable (noble, good) use and some for dishonorable (ignoble, common).

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error].

Older women similarly are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor addicted to much wine, teaching what is right and good,

Having become by so much better than the angels, as the name which is his heritage is more noble than theirs.

But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.

and since we have a great and wonderful Priest [Who rules] over the house of God,

and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds,

Keep praying for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, seeking to conduct ourselves honorably [that is, with moral courage and personal integrity] in all things.

Don’t they blaspheme the noble name that was pronounced over you at your baptism?

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.

But for this very reason--adding, on your part, all earnestness-- along with your faith, manifest also a noble character: along with a noble character, knowledge;

I, a ruler in the church, send word to the noble sister who is of God's selection, and to her children, for whom I have true love; and not only I, but all who have knowledge of what is true;

The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.