'Work' in the Bible

Jesus *said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work.

Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you, for on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.”

Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?”

Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”

So they said to Him, “What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform?

We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.

The Jews answered Him, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy; and because You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God.”

I glorified You on the earth, having accomplished the work which You have given Me to do.

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved *said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea.

While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

‘Behold, you scoffers, and marvel, and perish;For I am accomplishing a work in your days,A work which you will never believe, though someone should describe it to you.’”

From there they sailed to Antioch, from which they had been commended to the grace of God for the work that they had accomplished.

But Paul kept insisting that they should not take him along who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work.

in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them,

But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness,

For while we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were aroused by the Law, were at work in the members of our body to bear fruit for death.

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

Do not tear down the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are clean, but they are evil for the man who eats and gives offense.

each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work.

If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.

If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am.

that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

So we urged Titus that as he had previously made a beginning, so he would also complete in you this gracious work as well.

But just as you abound in everything, in faith and utterance and knowledge and in all earnestness and in the love we inspired in you, see that you abound in this gracious work also.

and not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work, which is being administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,

But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.

for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ;

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

So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;

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

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me.

so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,

constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,

For this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands, just as we commanded you,

and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power,

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way.

comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.

Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.

It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

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

But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.

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.

If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;