Moreover he must have a good testimony among those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Therefore, brothers, select seven men from among you, of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint for this need.

And they said, "Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, having a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was given a revelation by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you."

And Ananias, a certain devout man according to the law, being testified of by all the Jews dwelling in Damascus,

Demetrius has a good testimony with everyone, and of the truth itself. And we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

Likewise also the good works [of some] are evident beforehand, and those which are otherwise cannot be hidden.

but which is fitting for women professing godliness, by means of good works.

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing,

Thus let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works, and they may glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which being translated is called Dorcas. This [woman] was full of good works and charitable giving which she was doing.

For we are His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

that the man of God may be proficient, having been thoroughly equipped for every good work.

in all respects showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, incorruptibility,

Faithful is this word, and concerning these things I want you to strongly affirm, so that those who have believed in God may take thought to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, lest they be unfruitful.

And let us consider one another for the stirring up of love and of good works,

make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

having your manner of life noble among the Gentiles, so that, whenever they speak against you as evildoers, when they observe the good works, they may glorify God in the day of visitation.

taking recollection of the genuine faith [that is] in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And a certain woman named Lydia, a dealer of purple cloth of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard us, whose heart The Lord opened to give heed to the things spoken by Paul.

And when she and her household were baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay." So she persuaded us.

sharing in the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

Do not forget hospitality, for through this some have unwittingly entertained angels.

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.

Let water now be brought, and let them wash your feet, and refresh yourselves under the tree.

Lo! My lords, turn aside to the house of your servant, and rest from your journey, and wash your feet, and having risen early in the morning you shall depart on your journey. And they said, No, but we will lodge in the street.

And the man entered into the house, and unloaded the camels, and gave the camels straw and feed, and water to wash his feet, and the feet of the men that were with him.

and standing by His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and was wiping [them] with the hair of her head; and she was kissing His feet and anointing [them] with the perfume.

And turning to the woman, He said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered into your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but this [woman] has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head.

Then He poured water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to dry [them] with the towel with which He was girded.

Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing you do not understand now, but you shall know after this."

Simon Peter said to Him, "Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!"

For He knew who would betray Him; therefore He said, "You are not all clean."

You call me Teacher and Lord, and you say correctly, for so I am.

For I gave you an example, that just as I did to you, you also should do.

And if your brother who is with you should become poor, and he fail in resources with you, you shall help him as a stranger and a sojourner, and your brother shall live with you.

learn to do well; diligently seek judgment, deliver him that is suffering wrong, plead for the orphan, and obtain justice for the widow.

And arising, Peter went with them. When he arrived, they took him into the upper room, and all the widows stood beside him weeping, showing [him] tunics and cloaks which Dorcas was making, [while] being with them.

You have commanded [us] diligently to keep Your precepts.

that you should walk worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit and increasing in the full knowledge of God;

Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the [latter], he will be a vessel for honor, having been consecrated and useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work.

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people as [His] own possession, zealous for good works.

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Faithful is this word, and concerning these things I want you to strongly affirm, so that those who have believed in God may take thought to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.