Labor

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Don’t work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.”

Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Armies.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father.

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; — read the full passage →

Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don’t go from house to house.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you, — read the full passage →

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few. — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

neither did we eat bread from anyone’s hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you;

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.” — read the full passage →

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Now he who plants and he who waters are the same, but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

But Jesus answered them, “My Father is still working, so I am working, too.”

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For you remember, brothers, our labor and travail; for working night and day, that we might not burden any of you, we preached to you the Good News of God.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

and because he practiced the same trade, he lived with them and worked, for by trade they were tent makers.

Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor shoes, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.

“For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. — read the full passage →

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.