Bible Verses about Goodness

Bible Verses about Goodness

What does the Bible say about Goodness? - Best Scripture Quotes about Goodness

The Bible tells us of the goodness of God throughout scripture. We are also told of the goodness in following God, devoting our lives to Him in faith and work.

"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!" (Psalm 34:8)

Let us rejoice in the goodness of the Lord, giving thanks for our salvation from sin through His son, Jesus Christ.

Browse the best Bible verses about goodness in this collection of scripture quotes:

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Psalm 23:6 NIV

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

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Galatians 5:22-23 NIV

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

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Psalm 31:19 NIV

19 How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.

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Psalm 34:8 NIV

8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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Romans 8:28 NIV

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

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James 1:17 NIV

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

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Romans 2:4 NIV

4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

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Galatians 5:22 NIV

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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Psalm 27:13 NIV

13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

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Romans 12:9 NIV

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

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Nahum 1:7 NIV

7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

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Galatians 6:10 NIV

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

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Psalm 145:9 NIV

9 The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

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Mark 10:18 NIV

18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good-except God alone.

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Psalm 119:68 NIV

68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.

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Ephesians 4:32 NIV

32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

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Psalm 84:11 NIV

11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

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Micah 6:8 NIV

8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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1 Timothy 4:4 NIV

4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

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1 Corinthians 15:33-35 NIV

33 Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God-I say this to your shame. 35 But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?"

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