7 Bible Verses About All Things for Good
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28). Not all things are good - but God is weaving all of them toward good for his people. These verses give that promise its full weight, and its proper anchor in God's purpose.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive.
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
Common questions
What does Romans 8:28 mean?
Romans 8:28 says, “all things work together for good for those who love God.” Not all things are good, but God weaves even the hard ones toward good for his people, according to his purpose.
Which Bible verses say God works everything for good?
Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:31, and Psalm 23:6 are the most cited. They show God bringing good out of evil and pledging that goodness and mercy will follow his people all their days.
Does “all things for good” mean nothing bad will happen?
No — it means God will bring good out of what happens. Genesis 50:20 captures it: “you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” The promise is not a life without hardship but a God who redeems it.