⁶ But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you trouble her? She has performed a good service for me.

²⁴ And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds,

²¹ make you complete in everything good^[a] so that you may do his will, as he works among us^[b] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever.^[c] Amen.^(A)

¹⁴ And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.

⁸ The saying is sure.

I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.^(A)

¹⁴ He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.^(A)

⁷ in all things, offering yourself as a model of good works and in your teaching offering integrity, gravity,

¹⁷ so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.^(A)

²¹ All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned^[a] will become special^[b] utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.^(A)

¹⁸ They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,^(A)