1 Thessalonians 4:11
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you,
Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.
1 Peter 4:15
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or a wrongdoer, or a troublesome meddler;
Luke 12:42-43
And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
1 Peter 3:4
but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God's sight.
Mark 13:34
It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.
Acts 18:3
and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them, and they worked, for by trade they were tentmakers.
Acts 20:35
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Romans 12:4-8
For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function,
Romans 12:11
Never be lacking in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Romans 15:20
And so I have made it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on another man's foundation,
1 Corinthians 4:12
and we toil, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
2 Corinthians 5:9
So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.
Colossians 3:22-24
Slaves, in everything obey those who are your masters according to the flesh, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 5:13
Besides, they learn to be idle, going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.
Titus 2:4-10
so they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
Titus 3:14
Our people must also learn to devote themselves to good deeds, so that they may help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
1 Peter 4:10-11
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.