Bible Verses about 'Work'

Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you:… John 6:29

Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:29	Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” faith God Jesus
And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! Psalm 90:17	And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. grace encouragement work

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6	Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Jesus second coming rebirth
You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of complete rest, an official day for holy assembly. It is the Lord’s Sabbath day, and it must be observed wherever you live. Leviticus 23:3	Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation. You shall do no work on it; it is the Sabbath of the Lord in all your dwellings. sabbath
And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. Genesis 2:3	Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made. creation blessing sabbath
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! Proverbs 14:23	In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28	And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. love God calling
One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2	As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” worship fasting Spirit
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58	Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. obedience reward encouragement
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14	Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. holiness peace life
Unfailing love, O Lord, is yours. Surely you repay all people according to what they have done. Psalm 62:12	Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work. love reward
For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. Psalm 33:4	For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth. reliability Word of God truth
The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. Psalm 138:8	The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. reliability God safety
Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. Proverbs 12:24	The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. reward work slavery
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen and donkeys and other livestock, and any foreigners living among you. All your male and female servants must rest as you do. Deuteronomy 5:12-14	Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you. sabbath rest
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Romans 12:11	Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. obedience Spirit serving
For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10	For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. righteousness work serving
Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you. For in six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; but on the seventh day he rested. That is why the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. Exodus 20:8-11	Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it. sabbath
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17	All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Word of God life equipment
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Psalm 34:14	Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. evil goodness peace
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. blessing worrying goodness
I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ. Galatians 3:5	Therefore He who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you, does He do it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? law Spirit listening
Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. Revelation 22:12	And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. second coming Jesus reward
He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! Deuteronomy 32:4	He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He. holiness righteousness reliability
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9	Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. blessing peace children

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.