'Work' in the Bible

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.

to equip the saints, to do the work of ministry, and to build up the body of the Messiah

and do not give the Devil an opportunity to work.

The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.