Work

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

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

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.

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 in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Let all your things be done with charity.

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.

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: — read the full passage →

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.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. — read the full passage →

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, — read the full passage →

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. — read the full passage →

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. — 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 →

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

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

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

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. — read the full passage →

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, — read the full passage →

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

Do all things without murmurings and disputings: — read the full passage →

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.