11 Bible Verses about Men Working

For when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

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

A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;

And that ye study to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk decently toward them that are without, and may want nothing.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance;

Then shall two be in the field: one is taken, and one is left. Two women shall be grinding in the mill;

But what think you? A man had two sons; and coming to the first, he said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

Two men shall be in the field; one shall be taken and the other left.

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day; the night is coming, when no man can work.

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

Now such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, to work quietly and eat their own bread.