'Work' in the Bible

And in view of this, we always pray for you that our God will consider you worthy of His calling, and will, by His power, fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith,

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one now restraining will do so until he is out of the way,

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.

In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.”

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