Sloth

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. — read the full passage →

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? — read the full passage →

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. — read the full passage →

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.