Psalm 37:27
New Living Translation
27 Turn from evil and do good,
and you will live in the land forever.
Psalm 37:27
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Psalm 34:14
New Living Translation
14 Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Psalm 34:14
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1 John 2:16-17
New Living Translation
16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. 17 And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
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1 John 2:16-17
New International Version
16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh,(A) the lust of the eyes,(B) and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away,(C) but whoever does the will of God(D) lives forever.
Proverbs 16:6
New Living Translation
6 Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.
By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
Proverbs 16:6
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Hebrews 13:21
New Living Translation
21 may he equip you with all you need
for doing his will.
May he produce in you,[a]
through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
Footnotes
- 13:21 Some manuscripts read in us.
Hebrews 13:21
New International Version
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)
Hebrews 13:16
New Living Translation
16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
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Hebrews 13:16
New International Version
16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(A) for with such sacrifices(B) God is pleased.
Titus 3:14
New Living Translation
14 Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.
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Titus 3:14
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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.
Titus 3:8
New Living Translation
8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
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Titus 3:8
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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.
Titus 2:11-14
New Living Translation
11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, 13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. 14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
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Titus 2:11-14
New International Version
11 For the grace(A) of God has appeared(B) that offers salvation to all people.(C) 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,(D) and to live self-controlled,(E) upright and godly lives(F) in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing(G) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,(H) 14 who gave himself for us(I) to redeem us from all wickedness(J) and to purify(K) for himself a people that are his very own,(L) eager to do what is good.(M)
2 Timothy 2:19
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19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(A) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(B) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(C) must turn away from wickedness.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
New Living Translation
15 See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
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1 Thessalonians 5:15
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15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(A) but always strive to do what is good for each other(B) and for everyone else.
Isaiah 1:16-17
New Living Translation
16 Wash yourselves and be clean!
Get your sins out of my sight.
Give up your evil ways.
17 Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:16-17
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Proverbs 16:17
New Living Translation
17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
Proverbs 16:17
New International Version
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)
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