Bible Verses about 'Works'

In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is… James 2:17

In the same way, faith also, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. James 2:17	So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. faith life following
Truly, truly I say to you, the one who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I am going to the Father. John 14:12	Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. faith work ascension

We are Jews by nature and not sinners from the Gentiles; nevertheless, knowing that a person is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law; since by works of the Law no flesh will be justified. Galatians 2:15-16	We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by doing the works of the law, because no one will be justified by the works of the law. faith law righteousness
So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by works of the Law, or by hearing with faith? Galatians 3:5	Well then, does God supply you with the Spirit and work miracles among you by your doing the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard? law Spirit listening
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10	For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life. creation Jesus following
The Lord is righteous in all His ways, And kind in all His works. Psalm 145:17	The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. reliability righteousness goodness
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9	For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. grace faith salvation
For You created my innermost parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14	For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. creation miracles soul
Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3	Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. trust planning blessing
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. James 3:13	Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. humility wisdom life
The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your faithfulness, Lord, is everlasting; Do not abandon the works of Your hands. Psalm 138:8	The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. reliability God safety
The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8	Everyone who commits sin is a child of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God was revealed for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. sin devil
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just; and He is able to humble those who walk in pride. Daniel 4:37	Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are truth, and his ways are justice; and he is able to bring low those who walk in pride. righteousness humility worship
Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. 2 Timothy 1:9	Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. grace holiness salvation
Consequently, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His. Hebrews 4:9-10	So then, a sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God's rest also cease from their labors as God did from his. sabbath rest work
Because by the works of the Law none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20	For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. sin law righteousness
How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:14	How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to worship the living God! Jesus Spirit purification
Go then, eat your bread in happiness, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works. Ecclesiastes 9:7	Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has long ago approved what you do. joy food life
Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive apparel, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. 1 Timothy 2:9-10	Also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes, but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God. beauty worship materialism
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but in accordance with His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5	He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. salvation Holy Spirit rebirth
And let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds, not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25	And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. second coming community encouragement
Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and about the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2	Therefore let us go on toward perfection, leaving behind the basic teaching about Christ, and not laying again the foundation: repentance from dead works and faith toward God, instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. conversion faith baptism
Who will repay each person according to his deeds. Romans 2:6	For he will repay according to each one's deeds. righteousness reward
I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. Psalm 9:1	I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. worship gratitude miracles

Do not participate in the useless deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly.