49 Bible Verses about working

I must do the work of the one who sent me while it is day. Night is approaching, when no one can work.

There are varieties of results, but it is the same God who produces all the results in everyone.

Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people.

but I see in my body a different principle waging war with the Law in my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin that exists in my body.

I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.

And we know that for those who love God, that is, for those who are called according to his purpose, all things are working together for good.

God, you are the one performing awesome deeds. You reveal your might among the nations.

For it is God who is producing in you both the desire and the ability to do what pleases him.

the workmanship of each person will become evident, for the day of judgment will show what it is, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's action.

"For six days you are to work, but on the seventh day you are to rest; even during plowing time and harvest you are to rest.

I am convinced of this, that the one who began a good action among you will bring it to completion by the Day of the Messiah Jesus.

Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.

For six days work is to be done, but on the seventh day you are to have a holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest in dedication to the LORD. Anyone who does work on that day is to be executed.

While we were with you, we gave this order: "If anyone doesn't want to work, he shouldn't eat."

How blessed is that servant whom his master finds doing this when he comes!

But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I, too, am working."

Come and see the awesome works of God on behalf of human beings:

equip you with everything good to do his will, accomplishing in us what pleases him through Jesus, the Messiah. To him be glory forever and ever! Amen.

Then they asked him, "What must we do to perform God's works?"

You know that those who work in the Temple get their food from the Temple and that those who serve at the altar get their share of its offerings, don't you?

Then the father went to the other son and told him the same thing. He replied, "I will, sir,' but he didn't go.

but starting at 50 years of age, he is to retire from service and is no longer to work.

I saw all of it as the activity of God. Frankly, a human being cannot understand what happens on earth, because however hard a man works to discover it, he will not find out. Despite what he thinks he knows, he will not be able to figure it out.

Brothers, you remember our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not become a burden to any of you while we proclaimed the gospel of God to you.

"These last fellows worked only one hour, but you paid them the same as us, and we've been working all day, enduring the scorching heat!'

For we are God's co-workers. You are God's farmland and God's building.

and I've filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all kinds of craftsmanship

because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.

"I know what you've been doing your love, faithfulness, service, and endurance and that your last actions are greater than the first.

Entrust your work to the LORD, and your planning will succeed.

How numerous are your works, LORD! You have made them all wisely; the earth is filled with your creations.

In the same way, faith by itself, if it does not prove itself with actions, is dead.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.

In the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven."

I will not die, but I will live to recount the deeds of the LORD.

LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, even though there are too many to number.

Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them.

Now to someone who works, wages are not considered a gift but an obligation.

Sweet is the sleep of a working man, whether he eats a little or a lot, but the excess wealth of the rich will not allow him to rest.

But they quickly forgot his deeds and did not wait for his counsel.