By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,