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Bible Verses about Work

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Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff on 07/28/2021
Bible Verses about Work

Bible Verses about Work - Scripture on Labor

What does the Bible say about work? Well, honest work is something God calls from all of us. God's words tell us that working honestly, but with faith in mind, can lead to the great things he has planned for us. Use this collection of Bible verses about work to encourage and motivate you to do the best you can do every day.

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Discover important scripture quotes about work in this collection of Bible verses.

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Colossians 3:23

Do For the Lord
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
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Ephesians 4:28

28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
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John 6:27

27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”
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Galatians 6:4-5

4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,
5 for each one should carry their own load.
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Psalms 90:17

17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.
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Proverbs 12:11

Proverbs 12:11
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
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Proverbs 13:4

4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13 - I Can Do All Things
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
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Colossians 3:24

24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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Proverbs 12:24

24 Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
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Proverbs 14:23

23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
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Genesis 2:3

3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
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Luke 1:37

Nothing Is Impossible with God
37 For no word from God will ever fail.”
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1 Timothy 5:8

8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
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Jeremiah 29:11

Trust God
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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Proverbs 6:10-12

10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—
11 and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.
12 A troublemaker and a villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth,
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2 Timothy 2:6

6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
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Genesis 2:15

15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.
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Titus 2:7-8

7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
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Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:3
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
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