'Work' in the Bible

which were once habitual to you while you walked in the ways of this world and obeyed the Prince of the powers of the air, the spirits that are now at work in the hearts of the sons of disobedience--to you God has given Life.

if, that is, you have heard of the work which God has graciously entrusted to me for your benefit,

in which I have been appointed to serve, in virtue of the work which God, in the exercise of His power within me, has graciously entrusted to me.

To me who am less than the least of all God's people has this work been graciously entrusted--to proclaim to the Gentiles the Good News of the exhaustless wealth of Christ,

and help everyone see how this secret that has been at work was hidden for ages by God, who created all things.

So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.

Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

and do not give the Devil an opportunity to work.

The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but as slaves of Christ, do God’s will from your heart.

Doing your work readily, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

for I know [with confidence] that this will turn out for my deliverance and spiritual well-being, through your prayers and the [superabundant] supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ [which upholds me].

Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose.

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

for God it is who is working in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.

And even if I am offered like a drink offering, giving myself for the cause and work of your faith, I am glad and have joy with you all:

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child a father, he has served with me in the work of the glad tidings.

But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;

Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord.

And I make request to you, true helper in my work, to see to the needs of those women who took part with me in the good news, with Clement and the rest of my brother-workers whose names are in the book of life.

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

I became its servant as God commissioned me to work for you, so that I may complete my ministry of the word of God.

I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.

and all, whatever ye may do in word or in work, do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus -- giving thanks to the God and Father, through him.

Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.

Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people.

Tychicus, our much-loved brother, a trusty assistant and fellow servant with us in the Lord's work, will give you every information about me.

Say to Archippus, See that you do the work which the Lord has given you to do.

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Here is another reason why we constantly give thanks to God: When you received God's word, which you heard from us, you did not accept it as the word of humans but for what it really is the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

But when I could stand it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I was afraid that the tempter had tempted you in some way, and that our work had been a waste of time.

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.

and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.

Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].

Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

For we hear that there are some among you who walk irresponsibly, not working at all, but interfering with the work of others.

Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

For those who have done good work as Deacons get for themselves a good position and become free from fear in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

To this end we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and take him with you; for he is of use to me in the work.

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God's work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

One of their prophets has said, The men of Crete are ever false, evil beasts, lovers of food, hating work.

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

discreet, chaste, diligent in home work, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,

Paul, a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), and our brother Timothy,To Philemon our dearly beloved friend and fellow worker,

And, "In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

and if ye accept persons, sin ye do work, being convicted by the law as transgressors;

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].

according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure.

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

He was pre-destined indeed to this work, even before the creation of the world, but has been plainly manifested in these last days for the sake of you who, through Him,

He who is habitually guilty of sin is a child of the Devil, because the Devil has been a sinner from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for the purpose of undoing the work of the Devil.

Keep watch over yourselves, so that you do not make our work of no effect, but may get your full reward.

Beloved, faithfully dost thou do whatever thou mayest work to the brethren and to the strangers,

So it is right for us to take in such men as guests, so that we may take our part in the work of the true faith.

I have knowledge of your doings, and of your hard work and long waiting, and that you will not put up with evil men, and have put to the test those who say they are Apostles and are not, and have seen that they are false;

And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.

Wake up, and strengthen and reaffirm what remains [of your faithful commitment to Me], which is about to die; for I have not found [any of] your deeds completed in the sight of My God or meeting His requirements.

And I saw another angel coming from the east and carrying a seal belonging to the ever-living God. He called in a loud voice to the four angels whose work it was to injure the earth and the sea.

And it deceives those that dwell upon the earth by reason of the signs which it was given to it to work before the beast, saying to those that dwell upon the earth to make an image to the beast, which has the wound of the sword, and lived.

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: 'Blessed are the dead, those who die in the Lord from this moment on!'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "so they can rest from their hard work, because their deeds will follow them."

'And every shipmaster, and all the company upon the ships, and sailors, and as many as work the sea, far off stood,

From His mouth there comes a sharp sword with which He will smite the nations; and He will Himself be their Shepherd, ruling them with a scepter of iron; and it is His work to tread the winepress of the fierce anger of God, the Ruler of all.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.