Thematic Bible: Religious Work
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Therefore, [since we] are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be thankful, through which let us serve God acceptably, with awe and reverence.
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"So now, revere Yahweh and serve him in sincerity and faithfulness; remove the gods that your ancestors served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve Yahweh.
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So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, [because you] know that your labor is not [in] vain in the Lord.
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And you will serve Yahweh your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will remove sickness from among you.
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"And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for Yahweh searches all hearts and understands every plan and [all] thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you abandon him, he will reject you forever.
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And now, Israel, what [is] Yahweh your God asking from you, except to revere Yahweh your God, to go in all his ways and to love him and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
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Serve Yahweh with joy; come into his presence with exultation.
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Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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serving with goodwill as to the Lord and not to people,
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religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace you are saved through faith, and this [is] not from yourselves, [it is] the gift of God; [it is] not from works, so that no one can boast.
who saved us and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus {before time began},
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Why that? Because [they did] not [pursue it] by faith, but as [if] by works. They stumbled over the {stone that causes people to stumble},
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but knowing that a person is not justified by the works of the law, if not by faith in Jesus Christ, and we have believed in Christ Jesus so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law {no human being will be justified}.
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On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many miracles in your name?' And then {I will say to them plainly}, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who practice lawlessness!'
For by the works of the law {no person will be declared righteous} before him, for through the law [comes] knowledge of sin.
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But if by grace, [it is] no longer by works, for otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
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But when the kindness and love for mankind of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not by deeds of righteousness that we have done, but because of his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Longing for you in this way, we determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own souls, because you had become dear to us.
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Your people {will volunteer} in the day of your power. In holy splendor, from [the] womb of [the] dawn, you will have the dew of your youth.
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"When long hair hangs loosely in Israel, when the people willingly offer themselves, bless Yahweh!
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If you are willing and you are obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.
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I testify that [they gave] according to [their] ability, and beyond [their] ability, by their own choice,
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They said, "We will gladly give [them]," and they spread out a garment, and everyone threw there an ornamental ring of his plunder.
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And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered to live in Jerusalem.
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religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
But the [ones] having insight will shine like the brightness of the expanse, and [the ones] providing justice [for] the many [will be] like the stars {forever and ever}.
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For God [is] not unjust, [so as] to forget your work and the love which you demonstrated for his name [by] having served the saints, and continuing to serve [them].
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So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, [because you] know that your labor is not [in] vain in the Lord.
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But the one who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues [to do it], not being a forgetful hearer but a doer who acts, this one will be blessed {in what he does}.
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For whoever gives you a cup of water to drink in [my] name because you are Christ's, truly I say to you that he will never lose his reward.
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If anyone's work that he has built upon [it] remains, he will receive a reward.
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but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and to the Greek.
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religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Those who sow with tears shall reap with rejoicing. He who diligently goes [out] with weeping, carrying the seed bag, shall certainly come [in] with rejoicing, carrying his sheaves.
And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
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'I delight to do your will, O my God, and your law [is] {deep within me}.'"
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who, [when he] arrived and saw the grace of God, rejoiced and encouraged [them] all to remain true to the Lord with {devoted hearts},
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They offered on that day great sacrifices and rejoiced because God brought great joy to them. And the women and children also rejoiced. The joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.
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Serve Yahweh with joy; come into his presence with exultation.
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The one who reaps receives wages and gathers fruit for eternal life, in order that the one who sows and the one who reaps can rejoice together.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of
Jesus said to them, "My food is that I do the will of the one who sent me and complete his work.
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But I consider [my] life [as] worth {nothing} to myself, in order to finish my mission and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify [to] the gospel of the grace of God.
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I have fought the good fight, I have completed the race, I have kept the faith.
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I have glorified you on earth [by] completing the work that you have given me {to do}.
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Then when he had received the sour wine, Jesus said, "It is completed," and bowing [his] head, he gave up [his] spirit.
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"The hands of Zerubbabel have founded this house, and his hands will finish it. And you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.
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But the army said to Saul, "Must Jonathan die, who accomplished this great victory in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, not a hair from his head will fall to the ground, for he has worked with God this day." So the army ransomed Jonathan and he did not die.
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And they went out [and] proclaimed everywhere, [while] the Lord was working together with [them] and confirming the message through the accompanying signs.]]
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Now [because we] are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life [as] a ransom for many."
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For who [is] greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? [Is it] not the one who reclines at the table? But I am in your midst as the one who serves.
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he got up from the dinner and took off [his] outer clothing, and taking a towel, tied [it] around himself. Then he poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe [them] dry with the towel {which he had tied around himself}.
but emptied himself [by] taking the form of a slave, [by] becoming in the likeness of people. And being found in appearance like a man,
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
But the one who did not know and did [things] deserving blows {will be given a light beating}. And from everyone to whom much has been given, much will be demanded, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will ask him [for] even more.
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She has done what she could; {she has anointed my body beforehand} for burial.
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If anyone speaks, [let it be] as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, [let it be] as by the strength that God provides, so that in all [things] God will be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory and the power {forever and ever}. Amen.
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And the one [who had] the two talents also came up [and] said, 'Master, you handed over to me two talents. See, I have gained two talents more!' His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few [things]; I will put you [in charge] over many [things]. Enter into the joy of your master!'
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, in order that he might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good deeds.
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The saying [is] trustworthy, and I want you to insist concerning these [things], so that those who have believed in God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
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concerning everything showing yourself [to be] an example of good deeds, in your teaching [demonstrating] soundness, dignity,
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
In the [same] way let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
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so that you may live in a manner worthy of the Lord, {to please [him] in all respects}, bearing fruit in every good deed and increasing in the knowledge of God,
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all [people], and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
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Carry the burdens of one another, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
maintaining your good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in [the things] in which they slander you as evildoers, by seeing your good deeds they may glorify God on the day of visitation.
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Thus also faith, if it does not have works, is dead by itself. But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, [because you] know that your labor is not [in] vain in the Lord.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
Therefore my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
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religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
The Spirit himself confirms to our spirit that we are children of God,
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But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name--that one will teach you all [things], and will remind you of everything that I said to you.
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"When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father--the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father--that one will testify about me.
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But when he--the Spirit of truth--comes, he will guide you into all the truth. For he will not speak from himself, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will proclaim to you the things to come.
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And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And the one who hears, let him say, "Come!" And the one who is thirsty, let him come. The one who wants, let him take the water of life freely.
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Everything that the Father has is mine. For this [reason] I said that he takes from what [is] mine and will proclaim [it] to you.
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And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, in order that he may be with you {forever}--
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But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. And [when he] comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and concerning righteousness and concerning judgment:
And likewise also, the Spirit helps [us] in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as one ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes [for us] [with] unexpressed groanings.
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He will glorify me, because he will take from what [is] mine and will proclaim [it] to you.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely,
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But you, be self-controlled in all [things], bear hardship patiently, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
"Now what do you think? A man had two sons. [He] approached the first [and] said, 'Son, go work in the vineyard today.'
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
And let us think about {how to stir one another up to love} and good works,
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which of these three do you suppose became a neighbor of the man who fell among the robbers?" So he said, "The one who showed mercy to him." And Jesus said to him, "You go and do likewise."
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
But it is not like this among you! But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be most prominent among you must be the slave of all.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
'But now take courage, Zerubbabel,' {declares} Yahweh. 'Take courage, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and take courage, all the people of the land,' {declares} Yahweh. 'Do the work, because I [am] with you,' {declares} Yahweh of hosts,
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
It is like a man away on a journey, who left his house and gave his slaves authority--to each one his work--and to the doorkeeper he gave orders that he should be on the alert.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He said to him again a second time, "Simon [son] of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." He said to him, "Shepherd my sheep!"
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If then I--[your] Lord and Teacher--wash your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
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