Kalos καλός

Kalos (Greek καλός, Strong's G2570) is a Greek adjective meaning “good”. It occurs 102 times in 91 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

G2570G: good

G2570H: Fair (Havens)

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Kalos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 3:10
  And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
• Matthew 5:16
  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
• Matthew 7:17
  Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
• Matthew 7:18
  A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.
• Matthew 7:19
  Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
• Matthew 12:33
  Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad; for a tree is known by its fruit.
• Matthew 13:8
  But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.
• Matthew 13:23
  But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”
• Matthew 13:24
  Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
• Matthew 13:27
  So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
• Matthew 13:37
  He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;He replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.
• Matthew 13:38
  The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,
• Matthew 13:45
  Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
• Matthew 13:48
  Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away.
• Matthew 15:26
  But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
• Matthew 17:4
  Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
• Matthew 18:8
  Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.If your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire.
• Matthew 18:9
  And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.
• Matthew 26:10
  When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
• Matthew 26:24
  The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

Mark

• Mark 4:8
  And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”
• Mark 4:20
  And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”
• Mark 7:27
  But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
• Mark 9:5
  And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
• Mark 9:42
  And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.
• Mark 9:43
  And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.
• Mark 9:45
  And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.
• Mark 9:47
  And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,
• Mark 9:50
  Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
• Mark 14:6
  And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
• Mark 14:21
  The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

Luke

• Luke 3:9
  And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
• Luke 6:38
  Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
• Luke 6:43
  For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.
• Luke 8:15
  But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
• Luke 9:33
  And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.As Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
• Luke 14:34
  Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?Salt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?
• Luke 21:5
  And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,

John

• John 2:10
  And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”
• John 10:11
  I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
• John 10:14
  I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
• John 10:32
  Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
• John 10:33
  The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, declare Yourself to be God.”

Acts

• Acts 27:8
  And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.

Romans

• Romans 7:16
  If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.
• Romans 7:18
  For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
• Romans 7:21
  I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
• Romans 12:17
  Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
• Romans 14:21
  It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 5:6
  Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?
• 1 Corinthians 7:1
  Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.
• 1 Corinthians 7:8
  I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.
• 1 Corinthians 7:26
  I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.
• 1 Corinthians 9:15
  But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 8:21
  Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
• 2 Corinthians 13:7
  Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

Galatians

• Galatians 4:18
  But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
• Galatians 6:9
  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

1 Thessalonians

• 1 Thessalonians 5:21
  Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 1:8
  But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
• 1 Timothy 1:18
  This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,
• 1 Timothy 2:3
  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
• 1 Timothy 3:1
  This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
• 1 Timothy 3:7
  Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
• 1 Timothy 3:13
  For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Timothy 4:4
  For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
• 1 Timothy 4:6
  If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
• 1 Timothy 5:4
  But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
• 1 Timothy 5:10
  Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• 1 Timothy 5:25
  Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
• 1 Timothy 6:12
  Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
• 1 Timothy 6:13
  I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
• 1 Timothy 6:18
  That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
• 1 Timothy 6:19
  Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

2 Timothy

• 2 Timothy 1:14
  That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
• 2 Timothy 2:3
  Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
• 2 Timothy 4:7
  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Titus

• Titus 2:7
  In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
• Titus 2:14
  Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
• Titus 3:8
  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.This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• Titus 3:14
  And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 5:14
  But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
• Hebrews 6:5
  And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—
• Hebrews 10:24
  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
• Hebrews 13:9
  Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
• Hebrews 13:18
  Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

James

• James 2:7
  Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?Are they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?
• James 3:13
  Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
• James 4:17
  Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 2:12
  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.Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
• 1 Peter 4:10
  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).