Good

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

And when the messengers returned to the house, they found the servant in good health.

So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.

Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,

Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)

But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness.

Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?

But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.

Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

“Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

…and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”

“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”

Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.

Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

…how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus.

Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers

“Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.

It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

…but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Certainly not! But in order that sin might be exposed as sin, it produced death in me through what was good, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Certainly not! But in order that sin might be exposed as sin, it produced death in me through what was good, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.

I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.

Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.

No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

No one should seek his own good, but the good of others.

…as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

…as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.

In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Those people are zealous for you, but not in a good way. Instead, they want to isolate you from us, so that you may be zealous for them.

Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.

He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

…because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

…so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.