kalos describes what is commendable in conduct and action, appropriate in a situation, or fine in quality.

The term most often marks conduct, works, service, testimony, and other actions as commendable; it also describes a course or condition as fitting or beneficial, and in a smaller set of clauses marks objects or things as fine or of desirable quality. A comparative form in Acts 25:10 is presented in the APB’s clause about knowing something “very well,” but the precise contribution of the adjective is less clear there.

1. Commendable conduct, work, or service · dominant

   The adjective qualifies actions and patterns of life that receive approval: in 1 Peter 2:12 the APB renders the clause “Keep your conduct honorable” and later speaks of “good works” observed by others. In 1 Timothy 5:10, its dative plural neuter form occurs with works illustrated by raising children, hospitality, relieving the afflicted, and devotion to every such work; 2 Corinthians 13:7 likewise contrasts doing what is good with doing evil.

   1 Peter 2:121 Timothy 5:102 Corinthians 13:7Galatians 6:9James 3:13Mark 14:6
2. Fitting or beneficial in a stated situation · common

   Neuter singular forms occur in judgments about what is fitting: in 1 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 7:8, and 1 Corinthians 7:26 the APB renders the clauses “it is good” concerning remaining as one is. The same construction evaluates being present in Luke 9:33, strengthening the heart in Hebrews 13:9, and salt before it becomes tasteless in Luke 14:34.

   1 Corinthians 7:11 Corinthians 7:81 Corinthians 7:26Luke 9:33Hebrews 13:9Luke 14:34
3. Desirable quality in things and persons · occasional

   The adjective characterizes things and persons by desirable quality: in Matthew 13:45 the APB renders the plural masculine phrase “fine pearls,” and in Luke 21:5 it describes “fine stones.” It also occurs with a tree and its fruit in Luke 6:43, with soil and heart in Luke 8:15, and with the creatures of God in 1 Timothy 4:4.

   Matthew 13:45Luke 21:5Luke 6:43Luke 8:151 Timothy 4:4Matthew 13:48
4. Comparative favorable assessment · rare

   Acts 25:10 contains the accusative singular neuter comparative form κάλλιον in Paul’s statement before Caesar’s judgment seat. The APB renders the surrounding clause “as you also know very well”; The exact English contribution of the comparative cannot be isolated beyond a favorable comparison.

   Acts 25:10

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the cited clauses, the APB commonly uses “good,” while also rendering associated descriptions as “honorable,” “fine,” and “well.” Since the APB is a whole-verse translation, these English expressions show the verse-level presentation rather than fixed one-to-one renderings.