'Work' in the Bible

And now, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of men, it will be overthrown;

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

Then as John was completing his life’s work, he said, ‘Who do you think I am? I am not the One. But look! Someone is coming after me, and I am not worthy to untie the sandals on His feet.’

Look, you scoffers,marvel and vanish away,because I am doing a work in your days,a work that you will never believe,even if someone were to explain it to you.”

From there they sailed back to Antioch where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had now completed.

But Paul did not think it appropriate to take along this man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

so that even facecloths or work aprons that had touched his skin were brought to the sick, and the diseases left them, and the evil spirits came out of them.

Therefore, let it be known to you that this saving work of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!”