14 Bible Verses about Busyness
Most Relevant Verses
But Martha was encumbered about much serving. And having stood near, she said, Lord, do thou not care that my sister left me behind to serve alone? Speak to her therefore that she may help me.
In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand, for thou know not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said to him, So shall thy judgment be, thyself have decided it.
Surely every man walks in a shadow. Surely they are disquieted in vain. He heaps up, and knows not who shall gather them.
For a dream comes with a multitude of business, and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.
And that which fell in the thorns, these are those who heard, and as they go they are choked by cares and wealth and pleasures of life, and do not bring to maturity.
and to aspire to live quietly, and to do your own things, and to work with your own hands, just as we commanded you,
For we hear of some who walk among you disorderly, not working at all, but being busybodies.
And he said to them, Why is it that ye were seeking me? Had ye not known that I must be among the things of my Father?
And LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
Therefore whether ye eat, or drink, or anything ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Come to me, all ye who labor and have been burdened, and I will give you rest.
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.
