What does the Bible say about motivation?

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

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Bible verses about motivation

1. Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 8 votes
2. Proverbs 3:5 — Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 5 votes
3. 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 5 votes
4. Matthew 19:26 — But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 4 votes
5. Psalms 34:17 — The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 3 votes
6. Romans 12:11 — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 3 votes
7. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 3 votes
8. Isaiah 40:28 — Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 2 votes
9. 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. 2 votes
10. Matthew 6:1 — Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 votes
11. Philippians 4:13 — I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 2 votes
12. Philippians 4:19 — But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Matthew (2), Philippians (2), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Isaiah (1), Jeremiah (1), Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Colossians (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.