33 Bible Verses about diligence

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1 Kings 11:28

Jeroboam was a capable and responsible man. Solomon saw that he was a good worker and made him overseer of all the work given to the sons of Joseph.

2 Chronicles 24:13

The men worked and the project progressed under the foremen's guidance. They restored God's Temple to its proper condition and reinforced it.

Ezra 5:8

This is to give the king word that we went to the land of Judah, to the house of the great God. It is made of large stones and has its walls supported with wood. The work is going on with diligence and they are making rapid progress.

Ezra 6:12

May the God who has made it a resting-place for his name send destruction on all kings and peoples whose hands are outstretched to make any change in this or to do damage to this house of God at Jerusalem. I, Darius, have given this order. Let it be done with all care.

Ezra 7:23

Whatever the God of heaven orders let it be done completely for the house of the God of heaven. Let there not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.

Proverbs 12:14

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The deeds of a man's hands will return to him.

Jeremiah 31:16

This is what Jehovah says: 'Stop your crying, and wipe away your tears. You will be rewarded for your work,' declares Jehovah. 'You will return from the land of the enemy.'

1 Timothy 4:15-16

Be diligent and think about these things. Give yourself wholly to them. That way your progress may be apparent to all. Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things. When you do this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Deuteronomy 6:17

Obey the commandments of Jehovah your God. Obey his testimonies and statutes for he commanded you.

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Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed. In the evening do not withhold your hand. For you do not know which shall prosper. Whether they both will alike be good.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Be diligent to know the state of your flocks and attend to your herds. Riches are not forever: and a crown does not endure for every generation. The hay appears and the tender grass shows itself. Herbs of the mountains are gathered. read more.
The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats bring the price of the field. You will have enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household, and for the maintenance for your maidservants.

Business life » Business virtues » Diligence

More verses: 2 Peter 3:14

natural Death » Motive » Diligence

Diligence » Spiritual

John 4:35

Do you say there are four months until the harvest comes? I say to you lift up your eyes and look on the fields. They are already white for harvest.

Romans 9:3

I could wish that I were accursed (separated) (banned) (excommunicated) from Christ for the good of (in behalf of) my countrymen and brothers (the Jews).

Romans 11:14

If by any means I may provoke those who are of my flesh (fellow countrymen), and might save some of them.

More verses: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Diligence » Business

More verses: 2 Peter 3:14

Diligence » Being diligent

Proverbs 27:23-24

Be diligent to know the state of your flocks and attend to your herds. Riches are not forever: and a crown does not endure for every generation.

Hebrews 6:11-12

We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end. We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Diligence » The diligent

Diligence » Required by God in » Obeying him

Deuteronomy 6:17

Obey the commandments of Jehovah your God. Obey his testimonies and statutes for he commanded you.

Deuteronomy 11:13

If you faithfully obey my commandments that I give you today, love Jehovah your God, and serve him with all your heart and with all your being,

Diligence » Required by God in » Instructing children

Diligence » Required by God in » Lawful business

Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking him

1 Chronicles 22:19

Devote your mind and heart to seek Jehovah your God. Begin to build the sanctuary of Jehovah God. That way you may bring the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah and the sacred articles belonging to God into the Temple that will be built for the name of Jehovah.

Diligence » God rewards

Deuteronomy 11:14

I will send rain on your land at the proper time, both in the fall and in the spring. You will gather your own grain, new wine, and olive oil.

Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Honor

Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Prosperity

Diligence » Required by God in » Teaching religion

Jude 1:3

Beloved, I diligently wrote you about our common salvation. I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the holy ones.

Diligence » Christ, an example

Diligence » In the service of God » Is not in vain

Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection

Philippians 3:13-14

Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Diligence » Exemplified » Paul

Diligence » Required by God in seeking him

1 Chronicles 22:19

Devote your mind and heart to seek Jehovah your God. Begin to build the sanctuary of Jehovah God. That way you may bring the Ark of the Covenant of Jehovah and the sacred articles belonging to God into the Temple that will be built for the name of Jehovah.

Diligence » Exemplified » hezekiah

2 Chronicles 31:21

Hezekiah incorporated Moses' teachings and commands into worship and dedicated his life to serving God. Whatever he did for the worship in God's Temple, he did wholeheartedly, and he succeeded.

Diligence » Exemplified » Titus

2 Corinthians 8:22

We send our brother with them, whom we have many times proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.

Diligence » Required by God in » Discharging official duties

Deuteronomy 19:18

The judges must make a thorough investigation. If it is found that the witness lied when he testified against the other Israelite,

Diligence » Preserving "the faith" through teaching

Jude 1:3

Beloved, I diligently wrote you about our common salvation. I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the holy ones.

Diligence » Lawful business

Diligence » Saints should abound in

2 Corinthians 8:7

But as you have plenty of everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you have plenty of this undeserved kindness also.

Diligence » Jesus an example of

Diligence » Required by God in » Keeping the soul

Diligence » Required by God in » Labors of love

Hebrews 6:10-12

For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister. We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end. We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Diligence » Required in the service of God

Diligence » Honor

Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Favor

Proverbs 11:27

He who diligently seeks good procures favor. He who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

Diligence » Required by God in » Following every good work

1 Timothy 5:10

having a good reputation for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the holy ones, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

Diligence » Obeying him

Deuteronomy 6:17

Obey the commandments of Jehovah your God. Obey his testimonies and statutes for he commanded you.

Deuteronomy 11:13

If you faithfully obey my commandments that I give you today, love Jehovah your God, and serve him with all your heart and with all your being,

Diligence » Illustrated

Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you lazy person. Consider her ways and be wise! The lowly ant has no guide or overseer. It prepares its food in the summer and gathers food at the harvest.

Diligence » In the service of God » Should be preserved in

Diligence » Required by God in » Guarding against defilement

Diligence » Required by God in » Keeping the heart

Diligence » Exemplified » jacob

Diligence » Instructing children

Diligence » Prosperity

Diligence » In the service of God » Leads to assured hope

Diligence » In the service of God » Preserves from evil

Exodus 15:26

He said: If you will listen carefully to Jehovah your God and do what he considers right, if you pay attention to his commands and obey all his laws, I will never make you suffer any of the diseases I made the Egyptians suffer. I am Jehovah, who heals you.

Diligence » Required by God in » Making our call, &c, sure

Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking to be found spotless

Diligence » Exemplified » Psalmist

Psalm 119:60

I hurried and did not delay to keep your commandments.

Diligence » Required by God in » Cultivating Christian graces

Diligence » Required by God in » Hearkening to him

Isaiah 55:2

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.

Diligence » Striving after perfection

Philippians 3:13-14

Brothers, I could not yet have obtained it. But one thing I do, I forget the things that are behind, and stretch forward to the things that are ahead. I press on toward the goal to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Diligence » Labors of love

Hebrews 6:10-12

For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister. We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end. We desire that you are not lazy, but follow those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Diligence » Required by God in » Self-examination

Psalm 77:6

I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires:

Diligence » Exemplified » Apollos

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in God's way. Being fervent in spirit he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Diligence » Exemplified » Apostles

Diligence » Exemplified » Ruth

Ruth 2:17

She gathered the heads of grain till evening. After crushing out the seed, it came to about an ephah of grain.

Diligence » Figurative » hezekiah

2 Chronicles 31:21

Hezekiah incorporated Moses' teachings and commands into worship and dedicated his life to serving God. Whatever he did for the worship in God's Temple, he did wholeheartedly, and he succeeded.

Diligence » Figurative » Psalmist

Psalm 119:60

I hurried and did not delay to keep your commandments.

Diligence » Guarding against defilement

Diligence » Is not in vain

Diligence » Figurative » Onesiphorus

2 Timothy 1:17

When he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me.

Diligence » Figurative » Apollos

Acts 18:25

This man had been instructed in God's way. Being fervent in spirit he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John.

Diligence » Figurative » Titus

2 Corinthians 8:22

We send our brother with them, whom we have many times proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.

Diligence » In temporal matters leads to favor

Proverbs 11:27

He who diligently seeks good procures favor. He who seeks evil, evil will come to him.

Diligence » Making our calling sure

Diligence » Listening to him

Isaiah 55:2

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.

Diligence » Seeking to be found spotless

Diligence » Discharging official duties

Deuteronomy 19:18

The judges must make a thorough investigation. If it is found that the witness lied when he testified against the other Israelite,

Diligence » Following every good work

1 Timothy 3:10

Let these be tested first. Then let them serve as servants, if they are blameless.

Diligence » Leads to assured hope

Diligence » Preserves from evil

Exodus 15:26

He said: If you will listen carefully to Jehovah your God and do what he considers right, if you pay attention to his commands and obey all his laws, I will never make you suffer any of the diseases I made the Egyptians suffer. I am Jehovah, who heals you.

Diligence » Figurative

Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, you lazy person. Consider her ways and be wise! The lowly ant has no guide or overseer. It prepares its food in the summer and gathers food at the harvest.

Diligence » Figurative » Exemplified » Ruth

Ruth 2:17

She gathered the heads of grain till evening. After crushing out the seed, it came to about an ephah of grain.

Diligence » Figurative » Apostles

Diligence » Figurative » Paul

Diligence » Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian

Diligence » Keeping the heart

Diligence » Self-examination

Psalm 77:6

I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires:

Diligence » Figurative » Nehemiah and his helpers

Diligence » Keeping the soul

Nehemiah » Diligence

Nehemiah 6:3

I sent men to them saying: I am doing a great work, so that it is not possible for me to come. Should the work to be stopped while I go away from it and come to you?

Nehemiah 4:21-23

So we went on with the work. Half of them had spears in their hands from the dawn of the morning till the stars were seen. At the same time I said to the people: Let everyone with his servant come inside Jerusalem for the night. At night they may keep watch for us, and go on working by day. Not one of us, I or my brothers or my servants or the watchmen who were with me, changed clothes. Everyone went armed to the water.

the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Diligence

Virtues » Business » Diligence

More verses: 2 Peter 3:14

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Diligence, Examples Of

2 Chronicles 15:15

All the people of Judah were overjoyed because of the oath. They took the oath wholeheartedly. They took great pleasure in looking for Jehovah. And he let them find him. So Jehovah surrounded them with rest and peace.

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