“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” – Hebrews 10:24
Bible Verses About Doing Good For Others
1. Matthew 5:16 – Shine your light through good actions
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
2. Colossians 3:23-24 – Work heartily, as for the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23-24
3. Galatians 6:9 – Do not become weary in doing good
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9
4. Ephesians 2:10 – Created for good works
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
5. James 4:17 – Knowing to do good
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” – James 4:17
6. Luke 6:31 – Treat others as you want to be treated
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
7. Proverbs 3:27 – Do not withhold good
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27
8. Acts 20:35 – More blessed to give than to receive
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35
9. 1 Peter 4:10 – Use your gifts to serve others
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
10. Romans 12:13 – Practice hospitality
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13
11. 1 John 3:18 – Love in action
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
12. John 15:12 – This is My commandment
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12
13. Matthew 25:40 – Serving those in need
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40
14. Isaiah 58:10 – Provide for the hungry
“And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness.” – Isaiah 58:10
15. Mark 12:31 – Love your neighbor as yourself
“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” – Mark 12:31
16. 2 Corinthians 9:7 – God loves a cheerful giver
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
17. Job 29:12 – Help the needy
“Because I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist them.” – Job 29:12
18. Philippians 2:4 – Look to the interests of others
“Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:4
19. Proverbs 14:31 – Oppressing the poor is an offense
“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” – Proverbs 14:31
20. Luke 3:10-11 – Giving to those in need
“‘What should we do then?’ the crowd asked. John answered, ‘Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.’” – Luke 3:10-11
21. Zechariah 7:9 – Show mercy and compassion
“This is what the LORD Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’” – Zechariah 7:9
22. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encourage each other
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
23. Romans 15:1 – Bear with the failings of the weak
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” – Romans 15:1
24. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Equipped for every good work
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
25. John 13:15 – Set an example
“I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” – John 13:15
26. Hebrews 13:16 – Do not forget to do good
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
27. 1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything in love
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
28. Isaiah 1:17 – Seek justice
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17
29. 1 John 4:19 – Love because He first loved us
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
30. Psalm 37:3 – Trust in the Lord and do good
“Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.” – Psalm 37:3
31. Jeremiah 22:16 – Defend the cause of the poor
“He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well.” – Jeremiah 22:16
32. Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” – Matthew 7:12
33. Luke 6:38 – Give, and it will be given to you
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.” – Luke 6:38
34. 2 Corinthians 8:7 – Excel in this grace of giving
“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” – 2 Corinthians 8:7
35. Romans 12:10 – Be devoted to one another in love
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10
36. Hebrews 6:10 – God will not forget your work
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” – Hebrews 6:10
37. James 1:27 – True religion is caring for orphans and widows
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” – James 1:27
38. Luke 10:36-37 – Be a neighbor
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? The expert in the law replied, ‘The one who had mercy on him.’ Jesus told him, ‘Go and do likewise.'” – Luke 10:36-37
39. Matthew 26:11 – The poor will always be with you
“The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have me.” – Matthew 26:11
40. 1 Timothy 6:18 – Be rich in good deeds
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” – 1 Timothy 6:18
Final Thoughts
As we reflect on these Bible verses about doing good for others, it’s clear that we are called to live a life of service and love. Each verse emphasizes the significance of our actions towards others and how it reflects our relationship with God. When we support those in need, we are not just fulfilling a duty; we’re embodying the love that Jesus showed us. Let’s commit ourselves to being instruments of kindness and love in every opportunity we have.
Every small act can make a big difference in the lives of others, so let’s strive to encourage one another while spreading joy and compassion.
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