Bible Verses About Goodness
Bible verses about Goodness
Discover what the Bible says about goodness.
Each verse has been chosen for its relevance and insight into this important biblical topic.
Most Helpful Verses
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(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
Scripture Passages
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
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!
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
And now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.
Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.
Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.