49 Bible Verses about Work
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Make it your ambition to live quietly, and to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we directed you; So that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything.
"The work that God would have you do," answered Jesus, "is to believe in him whom God sent as his Messenger."
In just the same way faith, if not followed by actions, is, by itself, a lifeless thing.
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Deceit » The wicked » Work
Deceit » Work
Satan's » Work » Instigating men to sin
The Devil had already put the thought of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon;
"Ananias," Peter exclaimed, "how is it that Satan has so taken possession of your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit, and kept back a part of the money paid for the land?
It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh--an instrument of Satan to discipline me--so that I should not think too highly of myself.
For at one time you lived in sin, following the ways of the world, in subjection to the Ruler of the Powers of the air--the Spirit who is still at work among the disobedient.
That was why we made up our minds to go and see you--at least I, Paul, did, more than once--but Satan put difficulties in our way.
Satan's » Work » Tempting to disobedience
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tempted, and may undergo persecution for ten days. Be faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.
Satan's » Work » Tempting Christ
Then Jesus was led up into the Wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the Devil.
And the Tempter came to him, and said: "If you are God's Son, tell these stones to become loaves of bread."
Satan's » Work » Ruining the soul and body
But this woman, a daughter of Abraham, who has been kept in bondage by Satan for now eighteen years, ought not she to have been released from her bondage on the Sabbath?"
While the boy was coming up to Jesus, the demon dashed him down and threw him into convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the foul spirit, and cured the boy, and gave him back to his father.
Satan's » Work » Slandering saints
Satan's » Work » Sowing the tares
The field is the world. By the good seed is meant the People of the Kingdom. The tares are the wicked, And the enemy who sowed them is the Devil. The harvest-time is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels.
Satan's » Work » Removing the good seed
When any one hears the Message of the Kingdom without understanding it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what has been sown in his mind. This is the man meant by the seed which was sown along the path.
Satan's » Work » Opposing the righteous
Satan's » Work » The malignant work of
Satan's » Work » Lying
As for you, you are children of your Father the Devil, and you are determined to do what your father loves to do. He was a murderer from the first, and did not stand by the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he lies, he does what is natural to him; because he is a liar, and the father of lying.
Satan's » Work » Inflicting disease
Topics on Work
Angels Doing God's Work
Matthew 28:2-7When suddenly a great earthquake occurred. For an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and seated himself upon it.
Demons, Evil Work Of
Mark 5:5Night and day alike, he was continually shrieking in the tombs and among the hills, and cutting himself with stones.
Destruction Of Satan's Works
Romans 6:6We recognize the truth that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the body, the stronghold of Sin, might be rendered powerless, so that we should no longer be slaves to Sin.
Divine Work Of The Holy Spirit
Romans 8:2-11For through your union with Christ Jesus, the Law of the life- giving Spirit has set you free from the Law of Sin and Death.
Doing One's Work
Luke 13:14But the President of the Synagogue, indignant that Jesus had worked the cure on the Sabbath, interposed and said to the people: "There are six days on which work ought to be done; come to be cured on one of those, and not on the Sabbath."
Faith That Works
James 2:17In just the same way faith, if not followed by actions, is, by itself, a lifeless thing.
God Equipping For Good Works
2 Timothy 3:17so that the Servant of God may be perfect himself, and perfectly equipped for every good action.
God Works His Will
Ephesians 1:11In him, I say, for by our union with him we became God's Heritage, having from the first been destined for this in the intention of him who, in all that happens, is carrying out his own fixed purpose;
God's Work In Us
Philippians 2:13Remember it is God who, in his kindness, is at work within you, enabling you both to will and to work.
Good Works
Acts 10:37-38You yourselves know the story which spread through all Judea, how, beginning form Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed--
Hard Work And Perseverance
James 1:12Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Hindering God's Work
Romans 1:13I want you to know, Brothers, that I have many times intended coming to see you-but until now I have been prevented-that I might find among you some fruit of my labors, as I have already among the other nations.
Incomplete Works
Revelation 3:2Be on the watch, and strengthen what still survives, though once it was all but dead; for I have not found your life perfect in the eyes of my God.
Justification Is Not By Works
Galatians 2:16So we placed our faith in Christ Jesus, in order that we might be pronounced righteous, as the result of faith in Christ, and not of obedience to Law; for such obedience 'will not result in even one soul's being pronounced righteous.'
Justified By Works
James 2:21Look at our ancestor, Abraham. Was not it the result of his actions that he was pronounced righteous after he had offered his son, Isaac, on the altar?
Man's Work Finished
Matthew 26:50On which Jesus said to him: "Friend, do what you have come for." Thereupon the men went up, seized Jesus, and arrested him.
Missionary Work
1 Peter 3:15Revere the Christ as Lord in your hearts; always ready to give an answer to any one who asks your reason for the hope that you cherish, but giving it humbly and in all reverence,
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5Nor did he spare the world of old; though he preserved Noah, the Preacher of Righteousness, and seven others, when he brought a flood upon the godless world.
Rejoicing In God's Works
1 Timothy 6:17Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.
Salvation Not By Works
Ephesians 2:8-9For it is by God's loving-kindness that you have been saved, through your faith. It is not due to yourselves; the gift is God's.
Satan, Work Of
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was led up into the Wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the Devil.
Success And Hard Work
Luke 13:24"Strive to go in by the small door. Many, I tell you, will seek to go in, but they will not be able,
The Work Of Fools
Matthew 7:26And every one that listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it may be compared to a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.
The Work Of The Wise
Matthew 7:24Everyone, therefore, that listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it may be compared to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock.
Work As To Christ
Ephesians 6:6Not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had merely to please men, but as slaves of Christ, who are trying to carry out the will of God.
Work Ethic
Titus 3:8How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
Work Soon Done
John 13:27And it was then, after he had received it, that Satan took possession of him. So Jesus said to him: "Do at once what you are going to do."
Work, And Redemption
Ephesians 2:8-9For it is by God's loving-kindness that you have been saved, through your faith. It is not due to yourselves; the gift is God's.
Work, And Rest
Mark 6:30-32When the Apostles came back to Jesus, they told him all that they had done and all that they had taught.
Work, And The Fall
2 Thessalonians 3:10-11Indeed, when we were with you, what we urged upon you was-- 'If a man does not choose to work, then he shall not eat.'
Work, As Ordained By God
1 Thessalonians 4:12So that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything.
Work, Divine And Human
John 15:5I am the Vine, you are the branches. He that remains united to me, while I remain united to him--he bears fruit plentifully; for you can do nothing apart from me.
Works Of Faith
James 2:14My Brothers, what is the good of a man's saying that he has faith, if he does not prove it by actions? Can such faith save him?
Works Of The Law
Romans 10:5For Moses writes that, as for the righteousness which results from Law, 'those who practice it will find Life through it.'
Works, Good
Titus 2:7Above all, set an example of doing good. Show sincerity in your teaching, and a serious spirit;
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