“God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.”
Many of us have heard this phrase in church or in moments of celebration, but it becomes more than words when life doesn’t feel good.
What happens when prayers go unanswered, tragedy strikes, or hope seems far away?
In those moments, the declaration that “God is good” can feel like a question rather than a truth.
Yet, the Bible repeatedly confirms that God’s goodness is not based on our circumstances—it is part of His nature.
From Genesis to Revelation, God’s goodness is revealed not just through blessings but also through His patience, justice, faithfulness, and mercy.
The goodness of God is not something He switches on and off depending on the situation.
He is always good, even when we can’t see the full picture.
His goodness is not defined by temporary comfort but by eternal love.
Sometimes, God shows His goodness by providing for our needs.
Other times, His goodness shows up in ways we didn’t ask for—like protecting us from what we thought we wanted or using trials to grow our faith.
When we examine Scripture, we find that God’s goodness is woven into every promise, every act of redemption, and every invitation to trust.
It’s a goodness that never sleeps, never fails, and never runs out.
Here are 33 Bible verses that show us just how truly and consistently good God is—all the time.
Bible Verses Showing That God Is Good All the Time
1. Psalm 100:5
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
2. Nahum 1:7
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
3. James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.”
4. Psalm 34:8
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
5. Exodus 33:19
“I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence.”
6. Lamentations 3:25
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
7. Psalm 145:9
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
8. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”
9. 1 Chronicles 16:34
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
10. Psalm 107:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
11. Psalm 31:19
“How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you.”
12. Psalm 23:6
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.”
13. Matthew 7:11
“If you, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts… how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
14. 2 Corinthians 9:8
“God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things… you will abound in every good work.”
15. Psalm 119:68
“You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.”
16. Deuteronomy 32:4
“He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”
17. Isaiah 63:7
“I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord… the many good things he has done for Israel.”
18. Psalm 84:11
“No good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”
19. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence… and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
20. Psalm 86:5
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”
21. Jeremiah 29:11
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you.’”
22. Psalm 27:13
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
23. Romans 2:4
“Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness… not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?”
24. 1 Peter 2:3
“Now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”
25. Psalm 145:7
“They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.”
26. Luke 18:19
“No one is good—except God alone.”
27. Micah 6:8
“What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
28. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you… he will take great delight in you.”
29. Matthew 5:45
“He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
30. Ephesians 2:10
“We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
31. Isaiah 41:10
“Do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
32. John 10:11
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
33. Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.”
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About God’s Goodness
The goodness of God is not something we earn, and it does not fade when life gets hard.
It is a constant, eternal truth anchored in who He is.
God is good in the mountaintop moments and in the valley seasons.
He is good when we understand and when we don’t.
His goodness pursues us, provides for us, and even disciplines us for our growth.
It’s not always comfortable, but it is always for our good.
When we look back on our lives, we begin to see traces of His goodness in the places we didn’t expect.
Doors that closed, prayers that weren’t answered, delays that became blessings in disguise—all of them held together by the hands of a good Father.
If you’re questioning today, let the Word be your reminder: God is good.
All the time.
And His goodness never runs out.
Say This Prayer
God, thank You for being good—even when I don’t see it, especially when I don’t feel it.
Remind me that Your goodness is not based on my circumstances but on Your character.
Help me trust that You are working all things for my good.
I receive Your love, Your grace, and Your perfect plan for my life.
Teach me to look for Your goodness daily and to rest in the truth that You are always faithful.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.