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Genesis 2:3
- "Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done."
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Genesis 2:15
- "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
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Proverbs 12:11
- "Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense."
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Ephesians 6:6
- "Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do."
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Colossians 3:23-24
- "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
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Colossians 3:17
- "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
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Proverbs 14:23
- "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
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Galatians 6:4-5
- "Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load."
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Acts 20:35
- "In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
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1 Corinthians 15:58
- "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
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2 Timothy 2:15
- "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."
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Titus 2:7-8
- "In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us."
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Ecclesiastes 9:10
- "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going."
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Ephesians 4:28
- "Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need."
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1 Peter 5:5
- "Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'"
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Joshua 1:8
- "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
- "And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one."
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Ephesians 5:11
- "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."
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Romans 12:18
- "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."
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Psalm 128:2
- "You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you."
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Psalm 90:17
- "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!"
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Proverbs 16:3
- "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
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Philippians 2:14-15
- "Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world."
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Romans 12:11
- "Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord."
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Matthew 5:16
- "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
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1 Timothy 5:8
- "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
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James 1:5
- "But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all."
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Proverbs 12:1
- "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid."
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Mark 10:45
- "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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Matthew 6:34
- "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
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Philippians 4:13
- "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Sources: (Bible Study Tools) (Pushpay) (ConnectUs)
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Genesis 2:3
- "Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done."
© Shutterstock
1 / 32 Fotos
Genesis 2:15
- "The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
© Shutterstock
2 / 32 Fotos
Proverbs 12:11
- "Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense."
© Shutterstock
3 / 32 Fotos
Ephesians 6:6
- "Don't just do what you have to do to get by, but work heartily, as Christ's servants doing what God wants you to do."
© Shutterstock
4 / 32 Fotos
Colossians 3:23-24
- "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
© Shutterstock
5 / 32 Fotos
Colossians 3:17
- "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
© Shutterstock
6 / 32 Fotos
Proverbs 14:23
- "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."
© Shutterstock
7 / 32 Fotos
Galatians 6:4-5
- "Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load."
© Shutterstock
8 / 32 Fotos
Acts 20:35
- "In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
© Shutterstock
9 / 32 Fotos
1 Corinthians 15:58
- "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
© Shutterstock
10 / 32 Fotos
2 Timothy 2:15
- "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."
© Shutterstock
11 / 32 Fotos
Titus 2:7-8
- "In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us."
© Shutterstock
12 / 32 Fotos
Ecclesiastes 9:10
- "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going."
© Shutterstock
13 / 32 Fotos
Ephesians 4:28
- "Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need."
© Shutterstock
14 / 32 Fotos
1 Peter 5:5
- "Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.'"
© Shutterstock
15 / 32 Fotos
Joshua 1:8
- "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."
© Shutterstock
16 / 32 Fotos
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
- "And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one."
© Shutterstock
17 / 32 Fotos
Ephesians 5:11
- "Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them."
© Shutterstock
18 / 32 Fotos
Romans 12:18
- "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all."
© Shutterstock
19 / 32 Fotos
Psalm 128:2
- "You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you."
© Getty Images
20 / 32 Fotos
Psalm 90:17
- "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!"
© Shutterstock
21 / 32 Fotos
Proverbs 16:3
- "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
© Shutterstock
22 / 32 Fotos
Philippians 2:14-15
- "Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world."
© Shutterstock
23 / 32 Fotos
Romans 12:11
- "Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord."
© Shutterstock
24 / 32 Fotos
Matthew 5:16
- "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
© Shutterstock
25 / 32 Fotos
1 Timothy 5:8
- "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
© Shutterstock
26 / 32 Fotos
James 1:5
- "But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all."
© Shutterstock
27 / 32 Fotos
Proverbs 12:1
- "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid."
© Shutterstock
28 / 32 Fotos
Mark 10:45
- "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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29 / 32 Fotos
Matthew 6:34
- "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
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Philippians 4:13
- "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Sources: (Bible Study Tools) (Pushpay) (ConnectUs)
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Motivational Bible verses about work
The word "work" appears 683 times in the Bible
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The Bible mentions work ever since the creation story in Genesis. God himself worked hard for six days to create the world, and rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:3). Work continues to be addressed throughout both the Old and New Testaments, from a number of different angles. There are biblical passages about the purpose of work and work ethic, as well as serving and trusting God.
In this gallery, we've compiled some of the most motivational Bible verses about work. Click on to read them all.
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