2 Peter 1:8
For if you possess these qualities, and if they continue to increase among you, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in attaining a full knowledge of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
John 15:2
He cuts off every branch that does not produce fruit in me, and he cuts back every branch that does produce fruit, so that it might produce more fruit.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of the Messiah inhabit you richly with wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and singing to God with thankfulness in your hearts.
Titus 3:14
Our own people should also learn to make good deeds a priority when urgent needs arise, so they won't be unproductive.
2 Peter 1:2
May grace and peace be yours in abundance through full knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord!
Proverbs 19:15
Laziness puts one to sleep, and an idle person will go hungry.
Matthew 13:22
As for what was sown among the thorn bushes, this is the person who hears the word, but the worries of life and the deceitful pleasures of wealth choke the word so that it can't produce a crop.
Matthew 20:3
When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing in the marketplace without work.
Matthew 20:6
About five o'clock he went out and found some others standing around. He asked them, "Why are you standing here all day long without work?'
Matthew 25:26
"His master answered him, "You evil and lazy servant! So you knew that I harvested where I haven't planted and gathered where I haven't scattered any seed?
John 5:42
I know that you do not have the love of God in you.
John 15:6-8
Unless a person abides in me, he is thrown away like a pruned branch and dries up. People gather such branches, throw them into a fire, and they are burned up.
Romans 12:11
Never be lazy in showing such devotion. Be on fire with the Spirit. Serve the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
2 Corinthians 5:13-17
So if we were crazy, it was for God; if we are sane, it is for you.
2 Corinthians 8:2
In spite of their terrible ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and deep poverty have led them to be abundantly generous.
2 Corinthians 8:7
Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness.
2 Corinthians 9:14
And so in their prayers for you they will long for you because of God's exceptional grace that was shown to you.
2 Corinthians 13:5
Keep examining yourselves to see whether you are continuing in the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don't you, that Jesus the Messiah lives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test?
Philippians 1:9
And this is my prayer, that your love will keep on growing more and more with full knowledge and insight,
Philippians 2:5
Have the same attitude among yourselves that was also in the Messiah Jesus:
Colossians 2:7
For you have been rooted in him and are being built up and strengthened in the faith, just as you were taught, while you continue to be thankful.
1 Thessalonians 3:12
May the Lord greatly increase your love for each other and for all people, just as we love you.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Now then, brothers, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, as in fact you are doing. We ask and encourage you in the Lord to do so even more.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Brothers, at all times we are obligated to thank God for you. It is right to do this because your faith is growing all the time and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.
1 Timothy 5:13
At the same time, they also learn how to be lazy while going from house to house. Not only this, but they even become gossips and keep busy by interfering in other people's lives, saying things they should not say.
Hebrews 6:12
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.