⁶ “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.

²⁴ And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,^(A)

²¹ equip you with everything good for doing his will,^(A) and may he work in us^(B) what is pleasing to him,^(C) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(D)

¹⁴ Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good,^(A) in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

⁸ This is a trustworthy saying.^(A) And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.^(B) These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

¹⁴ who gave himself for us^(A) to redeem us from all wickedness^(B) and to purify^(C) for himself a people that are his very own,^(D) eager to do what is good.^(E)

⁷ In everything set them an example^(A) by doing what is good.^(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

¹⁷ so that the servant of God^[a](A) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.^(B)

²¹ Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.^(A)

¹⁸ Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,^(A) and to be generous and willing to share.^(B)