4 Bible Verses about Works, Good

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, in order that no one may boast:

the one having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the eternal times,

Why? Because they sought it not from faith, but as it were from works: they stumbled over the stone of stumbling,

knowing that a man is not justified by works of law, but through the faith of Christ Jesus, and we have believed into Christ Jesus, in order that we may be justified by faith of Christ, and not by works of law, because by works of law no flesh shall be justified.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name done many mighty works? Then I will confess unto them that I never knew you: depart from me, ye who work iniquity.

I know your works, and your labor, and your patience, and that you are not able to bear the wicked; and you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them to be liars:

But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in; was naked, and ye clothed me: was sick, and ye visited me: was in prison, and ye came unto me.

incessantly remembering your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before God even our Father;

not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, in order that no one may boast:

the one having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the eternal times,

For it behooves us all to appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, in order that each one may receive according to those things which he has done through the body, whether good or evil.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

The word is faithful, and I wish you to be established concerning these things, in order that those having believed in God may think to excel in good works. These things are beautiful and useful to the people:

concerning all things exhibiting yourself an example of good works; in teaching; purity, gravity,

Then the King will say to those on His right, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom which has been prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in; was naked, and ye clothed me: was sick, and ye visited me: was in prison, and ye came unto me. read more.
Then the righteous will respond to Him, saying; Lord, when saw we thee then hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? And when saw we thee then a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? But when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King responding will say unto them, Truly I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did these things to one of the least of these my brethren, you did them unto me.

But what is it profitable, my brethren, if one may say he has faith, but has not works? whether is faith able to save him? If a brother or sister may be naked, and may be destitute of daily food, and one of you may say to them, Go in peace, be ye warmed, and be ye fed; and give them not the necessaries of the body; what profit is it? read more.
So indeed faith, if it may not have works, is dead, as to itself. But one will say, You have faith, and I have works: Show me your faith apart from works, and I will show you my faith by my works. Do you believe that there is one God? you do well: the demons also believe and tremble. Do you wish to know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is inefficient?

for God is the one working in you both to will and to do, of his own good pleasure.

being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.

but whatsoever becomes women professing godliness, through good works.

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.

Let your light so shine before the people, in order that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.

that you may walk worthily of the Lord in all loyalty, in every good work bearing fruit, and increasing in the perfect knowledge of God.

having your deportment beautiful among the Gentiles: in order that in whatsoever they calumniate you as evil doers, seeing from your beautiful works, they may glorify God in the day of his visitation.

So indeed faith, if it may not have works, is dead, as to itself. But one will say, You have faith, and I have works: Show me your faith apart from works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

knowing that a man is not justified by works of law, but through the faith of Christ Jesus, and we have believed into Christ Jesus, in order that we may be justified by faith of Christ, and not by works of law, because by works of law no flesh shall be justified.

Therefore no flesh shall be justified by works of law: for through law there is a perfect knowledge of sin.

Let your light so shine before the people, in order that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.

having your deportment beautiful among the Gentiles: in order that in whatsoever they calumniate you as evil doers, seeing from your beautiful works, they may glorify God in the day of his visitation.

Jesus, the one from Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Ghost and power: who went about doing good, and healing all oppressed by the devil: because God is with Him.

Jesus responded to them, I have shown unto you many beautiful works from the Father; on account of which of these do you stone me?

The word is faithful, and I wish you to be established concerning these things, in order that those having believed in God may think to excel in good works. These things are beautiful and useful to the people:

And let our people indeed learn to excel in good works for necessary uses, in order that they may not be unfruitful.

comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good work and word.

Therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on affections of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another and forgiving one another, if any one may have a quarrel against any one; as Christ also forgave you, so indeed do you likewise: and in all these things put on divine love, which is the bond of perfection.

Charge the rich in this world not to think high things, nor to hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who richly supplies us all things for our enjoyment; that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;

But God is able to make all grace abound unto you; in order that, always having all sufficiency in every thing, you may abound unto every good work: as has been written,

All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness: in order that the man of God may be perfect, having been thoroughly perfected unto every good work.

And I heard a voice from the heaven saying, Write; Blessed are the dead immediately, who die in the Lord. Yea, says the Spirit, that they shall rest from their labors; for their works do follow along with them.

being filled with the fruit of righteousness, through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

being filled with the fruit of righteousness, through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

that you may walk worthily of the Lord in all loyalty, in every good work bearing fruit, and increasing in the perfect knowledge of God.

and every thing whatsoever you may do, in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;

in order that the man of God may be perfect, having been thoroughly perfected unto every good work.

Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work.

But take heed that you do not your righteousness before the people, in order to be seen by them: else you have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens: therefore when you may do alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, in order that they may be glorified by the people: truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward. But thou doing alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: read more.
in order that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who sees in secret will reward thee openly. And when you pray, be not like the hypocrites: because they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, in order that they may appear unto the people. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward. But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly. And praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking. Therefore be not like unto them: for your Father knows of what things you have need, before you ask him. Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed: let thy kingdom come: let thy will be done, as in heaven, even so upon earth: give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors: lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For if you may not forgive the people their trespasses, your heavenly Father will not forgive you: and if you do not forgive the people, your Father will not forgive you your trespasses. And when you may fast, be not like the hypocrites, of a sad contenance: for they disfigure their faces, in order that they may appear unto the people fasting. Truly I say unto you, They exhaust their reward. But thou, fasting, anoint thy head, and wash thy face; in order that thou mayest not appear unto the people fasting, but to thy Father who is in secret: and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.

for we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God before prepared that we should walk in them.

that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;

and let us recognize one another in the provocation of divine love and good works:

and let us recognize one another in the provocation of divine love and good works:

in every good thing to do his will, doing that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory unto the age of the ages. Amen.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.

Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance;

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch is not able to produce fruit of itself, unless it may abide in the vine; so you are not able, unless you may abide in me. I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me.

Who is wise and instructed among you? Let him show forth out of beautiful conduct his works in meekness of wisdom.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

But the wisdom which is from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily persuaded, full of mercy and of good works, free from partiality and hypocrisy.

But the wisdom which is from above is indeed first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily persuaded, full of mercy and of good works, free from partiality and hypocrisy.

They profess to know God, but deny him by their works, being abominable, and unbelieving, and reprobate unto every good work.

But the one having looked into the perfect law which is the law of liberty, and having remained in it, not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, he shall be happy in his work.

concerning all things exhibiting yourself an example of good works; in teaching; purity, gravity,

but every one doing the truth comes to the light, that his works may be made manifest, because they have been wrought in God.

Remind them to submit to the governments, authorities, to obey the rule over them, to be ready unto every good work,

But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.

In this my Father is glorified, that you may bear much fruit; and ye shall be my disciples.

I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me.