What does the Bible say about hard work?

19 verses about hard work, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

11 booksMost in Proverbs

Bible verses about hard work

Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 6 votes
Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 votes
Proverbs 14:23 — In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 4 votes
Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 4 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:10 — For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 4 votes
Proverbs 12:24 — The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 3 votes
Proverbs 16:3 — Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 3 votes
Philippians 2:14 — Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 3 votes
Proverbs 6:6 — Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 2 votes
Proverbs 12:11 — He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 9:10 — Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. 2 votes
Luke 1:37 — For with God nothing shall be impossible. 2 votes
1 Corinthians 10:31 — Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 2 votes
Galatians 6:9 — And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 2 votes
Colossians 3:17 — And what soever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. 2 votes
Colossians 3:24 — Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 2 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; 2 votes
1 Timothy 5:8 — But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 2 votes
2 Timothy 2:6 — The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 2 votes

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Proverbs (6), Colossians (3), Philippians (2), Ecclesiastes (1), Luke (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1)

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