What does the Bible say about employment?

18 verses about employment, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

11 booksMost in Matthew

Bible verses about employment

Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 6 votes
Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 4 votes
Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 4 votes
1 Thessalonians 4:11 — And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 4 votes
Proverbs 16:3 — Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 3 votes
Matthew 25:14 — For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 3 votes
Colossians 3:22 — Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: 3 votes
1 Timothy 3:5 — (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 3 votes
1 Peter 2:18 — Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 3 votes
Exodus 20:8 — Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 2 votes
2 Chronicles 26:5 — And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper. 2 votes
Psalms 127:2 — It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 2 votes
Proverbs 22:7 — The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. 2 votes
Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 2 votes
Matthew 6:24 — No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2 votes
Luke 10:7 — And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. 2 votes
Colossians 4:1 — Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:18 — For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 2 votes

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Matthew (4), Colossians (3), Proverbs (2), 1 Timothy (2), Exodus (1), 2 Chronicles (1), Psalms (1), Jeremiah (1), Luke (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Peter (1)

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