Thematic Bible: Works


Thematic Bible



And if any man builds on this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, grass, reeds, each one's work shall be manifest; for the day shall show it, because it shall be revealed by fire, and the same fire shall try every man's work what it is. If any one's work continues which he has built, he shall receive a reward; read more.
if any one's work is consumed, he shall suffer loss, and he shall be saved, but so as by fire.




You do the works of your father. They said to him, We were not born by fornication, we have one father, God. Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality















And Herod the king, heard [of Jesus], for his name was widely known, and said, John the Baptist has risen from the dead; and on this account the mighty works are performed by him. Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

AND John hearing in the prison of the works of Christ, sending by his disciples, Verse ConceptsPrisonersHearing About ChristDisciples Of John The BaptistChrist's WorkDiscipleshipjail

Then he began to rebuke those cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they changed not their minds. Verse ConceptsRepentance, Importance Of

and coming to his native country he taught them in their synagogues, so that they were astonished and said, Whence has this man this wisdom and these mighty works? Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSabbath, In NtTownAmazement, Of Jesus ChristTeaching WisdomChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingWhere From?

And when it was the sabbath, he taught in the synagogue; and many heard him and were astonished, and said, Whence has this man these things? and what is the wisdom given to him? And [what are] these mighty works done by his hands? Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

And when he was now approaching, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, all the multitude of the disciples began to rejoice, and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they saw, Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToPraise, Examples OfThe Disciples ReactionsSpecific Praising Of God

But I have greater testimony than John's; for the works which the Father has given me to finish, these works which I do, testify of me that the Father has sent me; Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristDoing God's WorksGod Giving To The SonInteraction Of Father And Son

Jesus answered them, I have told you and you believe not; the works which I perform in my Father's name, these testify of me; Verse ConceptsAffirmative ActionWitnesses, To Jesus ChristSkepticismNot Believing The GospelRelationship Of Father And SonIn God's NameBelieving In Yourself





You do the works of your father. They said to him, We were not born by fornication, we have one father, God. Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality


Then shall the king say to those on his right hand, Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me. read more.
Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you? or thirsty, and give you drink? when did we see you a stranger, and take you in? or naked, and clothe you? when did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you? And the king shall answer and say to them, I tell you truly, that inasmuch as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it to me.

What is the profit, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has not works? Can faith save him? And if a brother or sister is naked, or destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, but gives them not the necessary supplies for the body, what is the profit? read more.
So also faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone. But some one will say, You have faith, and I have works; show me your faith without works, and I will show you my faith by works. You believe that there is one God? You do well; demons also believe and tremble. But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

The word is true, and I wish you to insist strongly concerning these things, that those who have believed in God may be careful to maintain good works. For these things are honorable and useful to men. Verse ConceptseagernessProfitsWork, And RedemptionProfitable ThingsFaithful SayingsBelief In GodDo Good!Useful ThingsWorks Of FaithAnxiety And StressWork Ethic


Charge the rich in the present life not to be high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God who gives us all things richly to enjoy, to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,



But we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things pertaining to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them.




Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shown you from the Father; for which of these works do you stone me? Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfDoing God's WorksFear Of StoningThe Father



well reputed for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has exercised hospitality, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the distressed, if she has pursued every good work. Verse ConceptsFoot washingFeet Washingethics, personalProperty, HousesReputationSaintsAfflicted, Duty To ThemHospitalityWives, DressTravellersLoving ForeignersClean FeetCare Of FeetDoing GoodRaising ChildrenHelping Those In NeedPetsGrandmothers


He said, therefore, A certain nobleman went into a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and to return. And calling his ten servants, he gave them ten minas [$163.30], and said to them, Use them in business till I come. And his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We wish not this man to reign over us. read more.
And he returned, having received the kingdom, and ordered those servants to be called to him to whom he had given the money, that he might know what each one had done. And the first came, saying, Lord, your mina [$16.33] has gained ten minas. And he said to him, Well, good servant; because you have been faithful in the least, have authority over ten cities. And the second came, saying, Lord, your mina has made five minas. And he said to him, Be you over five cities. And the other came, saying, Lord, behold your mina, which I had laid up in a napkin; for I feared you, because you are an austere man; you take up what you laid not down, and reap what you did not sow. He said to him, Out of your mouth will I judge you, evil servant. You knew that I am an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping what I did not sow? then why did you not put my silver on the [broker's] table, and when I came I should have had the same, with interest? And he said to those standing by, Take from him the mina, and give it to him that has ten minas,??25 and they said to him, Lord, he has ten minas,??26 for I tell you, that to every one that has shall be given; but from him that has not, even what he has shall be taken away; but those my enemies that wished me not to reign over them, bring hither and kill them before me.

and when they had received it, they complained of the householder, saying, These last have worked but one hour, and you have made them equal with us, who have borne the burden and heat of the day. But he answered and said to one of them, Neighbor, I do you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius [14 cents]? read more.
Take what belongs to you, and go, for I will give to the last even as to you. Is it not right for me to do what I will with my own? Is your eye evil because I am good?

But what do you think? A man had two sons; and he went to the first, and said, Son, go and work to-day in the vineyard. But he answered and said, I will not; but afterwards he repented, and went. And he came to the other, and said the same. And he answered and said, I will go sir, but went not. read more.
Which of the two did the will of the father? They said to him, The first. Jesus said to them, I tell you truly, that the publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

For, as a man going abroad called his servants, and delivered to them his estates; to one he gave five talents [$5,000], to another two [$2,000], and to another one [$1,000]; to each according to his ability, and immediately went abroad. And he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five; read more.
in like manner, also, he that received the two gained two others; but he that received the one went away and dug in the earth and hid his lord's money. And after a long time the lord of those servants came, and had a settlement with them. And he that received the five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, Lord, you committed to me five talents; behold, I have gained five other talents. His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few [talents], I will place you over many: enter into the joy of your lord. And he that received the two talents also came to him and said, Lord, you committed to me two talents; behold, I have gained two others. His Lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few [talents], I will place you over many: enter into the joy of your lord. And he that received the one talent also came and said, Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sowed, and gathering where you have not scattered, and being afraid I went away and hid your talent in the earth; behold, you have what is yours. And his Lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather whence I have not scattered? And you ought then to have given my money to the brokers, and at my coming, I should have received my own with interest. Take his talent, therefore, from him, and give it to him that has ten talents; for to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have an abundance; but from him that has not, even what he has shall be taken away;

And he spoke this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to his vine dresser, Behold, I have come three years seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none; cut it down; why should it make the ground unproductive? And he answered and said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I dig about it, and put on manure; read more.
and if it bears fruit, well; but if not, at a future time you shall cut it down.

in like manner also good works are manifest, and those which are otherwise cannot be hid. Verse ConceptsThings Manifestdeeds