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…but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,

…encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.

Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

…holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.

This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

…but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

…unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good,

…so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

…not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.

Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience,

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

…now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.