49 Bible Verses about working

We must perform the deeds of the one who sent me as long as it is daytime. Night is coming when no one can work.

And there are different results, but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.

Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,

But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members.

Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations.

for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort -- for the sake of his good pleasure -- is God.

each builder's work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done.

"On six days you may labor, but on the seventh day you must rest; even at the time of plowing and of harvest you are to rest.

For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

As for the Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a reliable God who is never unjust, he is fair and upright.

In six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there must be a holy day for you, a Sabbath of complete rest to the Lord. Anyone who does work on it will be put to death.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this command: "If anyone is not willing to work, neither should he eat."

Blessed is that slave whom the master finds at work when he comes.

So he told them, "My Father is working until now, and I too am working."

Come and witness God's exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome!

equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

So then they said to him, "What must we do to accomplish the deeds God requires?"

Don't you know that those who serve in the temple eat food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar receive a part of the offerings?

The father went to the other son and said the same thing. This boy answered, 'I will, sir,' but did not go.

and at the age of fifty years they must retire from performing the work and may no longer work.

then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.

For you recall, brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery: By working night and day so as not to impose a burden on any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.

saying, 'These last fellows worked one hour, and you have made them equal to us who bore the hardship and burning heat of the day.'

We are coworkers belonging to God. You are God's field, God's building.

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

I know your deeds: your love, faith, service, and steadfast endurance. In fact, your more recent deeds are greater than your earlier ones.

Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.

So also faith, if it does not have works, is dead being by itself.

Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will take his position before kings; he will not take his position before obscure people.

In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

O Lord, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!

The Lord's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.

The sleep of the laborer is pleasant -- whether he eats little or much -- but the wealth of the rich will not allow him to sleep.

They quickly forgot what he had done; they did not wait for his instructions.