'Act' in the Bible

rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in the heaven, for after this manner did their fathers act toward the prophets.

“But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you,

And if you are kind to those who are kind to you, what credit is it to you? Even bad men act thus.

But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The river crashed against it, and immediately it collapsed. And the destruction of that house was great!”

"The one who showed him pity," he replied. "Go," said Jesus, "and act in the same way."

And that slave who knew his master’s will and did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will receive many lashes,

So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some expression of His, so as to hand Him over to the ruling power and the Governor's authority.

saying that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise [from death to life].”