'Work' in the Bible

“This is John the Baptist!” he told his servants. “He has been raised from the dead, and that’s why supernatural powers are at work in him.”

“But what do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘My son, go, work in the vineyard today.’

the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.

King Herod heard of this, because Jesus’ name had become well known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that’s why supernatural powers are at work in him.”

It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his slaves, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert.

But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, responded by telling the crowd, “There are six days when work should be done; therefore come on those days and be healed and not on the Sabbath day.”

He said to them, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look! I’m driving out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will complete My work.’

Then he went to work for one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.

“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work,” Jesus told them.

Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal of approval on Him.”

Jesus replied, “This is the work of God—that you believe in the One He has sent.”

“I did one work, and you are all amazed,” Jesus answered.

We must do the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work.

“We aren’t stoning You for a good work,” the Jews answered, “but for blasphemy, because You—being a man—make Yourself God.”

I have glorified You on the earthby completing the work You gave Me to do.

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!”

They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts. Their consciences confirm this. Their competing thoughts will either accuse or excuse them

But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, his faith is credited for righteousness.

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.

Do not tear down God’s work because of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong for a man to cause stumbling by what he eats.

But now I no longer have any work to do in these provinces, and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you

each one’s work will become obvious, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work.

If anyone’s work that he has built survives, he will receive a reward.

If anyone’s work is burned up, it will be lost, but he will be saved; yet it will be like an escape 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 dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

since the One at work in Peter for an apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in me for the Gentiles.

So then, does God supply you with the Spirit and work miracles among you by the works of the law or by hearing with faith?

But each person should examine his own work, and then he will have a reason for boasting in himself alone, and not in respect to someone else.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

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.

I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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

So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God.

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.

We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

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

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.

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.”

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

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

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

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

But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever! Amen.

They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.

But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

And if you address as Father the One who judges impartially based on each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your temporary residence.