2 Corinthians 8:2
8:2 that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth
of their generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:7
8:7 But as you excel
in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you
– make sure that you excel
in this act of kindness
too.
Acts 9:36
Peter Raises Dorcas
9:36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.
Acts 9:1
The Conversion of Saul
9:1 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord’s disciples, went to the high priest
Colossians 1:1
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
Ephesians 2:10
2:10 For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.
Colossians 1:10
1:10 so that you may live
worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects
– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
Colossians 1:2
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Colossians 2:17
2:17 these are only
the shadow of the things to come, but the reality
is Christ!
Colossians 2:2
2:2 My goal is that
their hearts, having been knit together
in love, may be encouraged, and that
they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
Colossians 3:17
3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Titus 2:14
2:14 He
gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his,
who are eager to do good.
Titus 3:8
Summary of the Letter
3:8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
Titus 3:14
3:14 Here is another way that our people
can learn
to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.