11 Bible Verses about Men Working
Most Relevant Verses
pursuant to the maxim, which we laid down, when among you, "he that refuses to work should be deny'd food."
he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.
a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you: so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.
and whatever you do, do it heartily, as serving the Lord, and not men:
of two persons, who shall be then in the field, one shall be taken, and the other left.
But what do you think of this? a man had two sons, and coming to the first, he said, son, go, work to-day in my vineyard.
two men shall be in the field, the one shall be taken, and the other left.
I must perform the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night is coming, when no man can work.
we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour.
