And they buried him in the City of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and His house.

Trust in Jehovah, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on faithfulness.

I know that there is no good for man, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks is there to you? For even sinners do the same.

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

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

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.

being well reported of for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify a people for His own possession, zealous unto good works.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those believing in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

If there is among you, of your brethren within any of the gates in your land which Jehovah your God is giving you, a man who is in need, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your needy brother,

Beware that there not be a thought in your wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, approaches; and your eye be evil against your needy brother and you give him nothing, and he cry out to Jehovah against you, and it become sin unto you.

For the needy will never cease from the land; therefore I command you, saying, You shall open, to open your hand unto your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land.

He has dispersed abroad, he has given to the poor; his righteousness stands forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.

There is one who scatters, yet increases more; but the one who withholds more than is right, tends to poverty.

The blessed soul will be made fat; he who waters shall also be watered himself.

Cast your bread upon the waters; for you shall find it after many days.

Give a share to seven, and also to eight; for you do not know what evil shall be on the earth.

In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not withhold your hand; for you do not know which shall be blessed, either this or that, or whether they both alike shall be good.

But the noble devises noble things; and by noble things he shall stand.

Is it not to break your bread to the hungry, and that you should bring home the wandering poor? When you see the naked to cover him; and not hide yourself from your own flesh?

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

Then He also said to him who invited Him, When you give a dinner or a supper, do not invite your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid.

And you will be blessed, because they do not have the means to repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.

Now all the believers were together, and had all things in common,

and sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to each person, as anyone had need.

Nor was there anyone needy among them; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

And Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,

Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with simplicity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.

On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up from whatever he is prospered, that there be no collections when I come.

Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia:

that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.

For if something is presented eagerly, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.

But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound for every good work.

Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for eating, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

For the ministry of this service not only supplies what is lacking to the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?