The Greek verb agathoergeō (Ἀγαθοεργέω) is a compound of agathos (good) and ergon (work), meaning "to do good, to perform good works, to be a benefactor." It appears in Acts 14:17 (God doing good through creation's gifts) and 1 Timothy 6:18 (the wealthy commanded to be rich in good deeds).
The verb agathoergeō occupies an important place in New Testament ethics. In Acts 14:17, Paul and Barnabas use it to describe God's own activity — God does good by providing rain, seasons, food, and joy. God is not merely a creator who winds up the universe and steps back; He is an ongoing doer of good. In 1 Timothy 6:18, those who are wealthy are commanded to imitate God's goodness — to be generous and willing to share. Good works are not the basis of salvation but the fruit of it (Ephesians 2:10: "created in Christ Jesus to do good works"). The same root agathos underlies Jesus' teaching: "No one is good — except God alone" (Mark 10:18), establishing that all true goodness flows from God.