That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; {willing...: or, sociable}

{This is} a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. {Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe}

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine {shewing} uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. {throughly...: or, perfected}

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped {them} with the hairs of her head.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. {maintain...: or, profess honest trades}

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom {be} glory for ever and ever. Amen. {working: or, doing}

Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

And stood at his feet behind {him} weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe {them} with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed {them} with the ointment.

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by {your} good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. {whereas: or, wherein}

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt {there},

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard {us}: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. {relieve: or, righten}

Thou hast commanded {us} to keep thy precepts diligently.

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Demetrius hath good report of all {men}, and of the truth itself: yea, and we {also} bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe {them} with the towel wherewith he was girded.

And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that {were} with him.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. {ordained: or, prepared}

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, {and} prepared unto every good work.

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: {yea, though he be} a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. {fallen...: Heb. his hand faileth} {relieve: Heb. strengthen}

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Likewise also the good works {of some} are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. {ordained: or, prepared}

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things {are} honest, whatsoever things {are} just, whatsoever things {are} pure, whatsoever things {are} lovely, whatsoever things {are} of good report; if {there be} any virtue, and if {there be} any praise, think on these things. {honest: or, venerable}

{To be} discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

And who {is} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe {them} with the towel wherewith he was girded.

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped {them} with the hairs of her head.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

And she arose, and bowed herself on {her} face to the earth, and said, Behold, {let} thine handmaid {be} a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; {willing...: or, sociable}

When Jesus understood {it}, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. {Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe}

For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

{Is it} not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? {cast...: or, afflicted}

And he said unto his daughters, And where {is} he? why {is} it {that} ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

Follow after charity, and desire spiritual {gifts}, but rather that ye may prophesy.

Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that {were} with him.

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom {be} glory for ever and ever. Amen. {working: or, doing}

Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

The stranger did not lodge in the street: {but} I opened my doors to the traveller. {traveller: or, way}

And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

But Jehoshaphat said, {Is there} not here a prophet of the LORD, that we may enquire of the LORD by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here {is} Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and {that} they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and {take upon us} the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

And the men which were expressed by name rose up, and took the captives, and with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them to eat and to drink, and anointed them, and carried all the feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to Jericho, the city of palm trees, to their brethren: then they returned to Samaria.