What does the Bible say about not working?

14 verses about not working, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

8 booksMost in Proverbs

Bible verses about not working

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. 8 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. 7 votes
Ephesians 4:28 — Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 5 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:11 — For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 4 votes
2 Thessalonians 3:12 — Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 4 votes
Luke 1:37 — For with God nothing shall be impossible. 3 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
Proverbs 12:24 — The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 2 votes
Proverbs 13:4 — The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 2 votes
Proverbs 14:23 — In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. 2 votes
Proverbs 24:33 — Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 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
Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 2 votes
Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 2 votes

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Proverbs (5), 2 Thessalonians (3), Luke (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1)

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