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19 Bible Verses About Hard Work

The 19 most-voted scriptures about Hard Work, from 11 books (Proverbs, Colossians, Philippians and 8 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Colossians 3:23

BSB

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

Overview

Work, diligence and the slacker, in Proverbs, lead off the verses that readers of OpenBible linked to hard work: eleven from the letters, six from Proverbs, and one each from Ecclesiastes and the Gospel of Luke.

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Proverbs 13:4 says that the slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied; 12:11, 12:24 and 14:23 speak of working the land, the hand of the diligent and the profit in all labor. In Proverbs 6:6–8 a father tells his son, “Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker,” and 16:3 says to commit one's works to the LORD.

Colossians 3:23–24, addressed to slaves, says to work at whatever one does with one's whole being, as for the Lord and not for men; the page has them separately. Ecclesiastes 9:10 says, “Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17 say to do everything to the glory of God and in the name of the Lord Jesus.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12 the writers recall their command that whoever is unwilling to work shall not eat, and urge the undisciplined to work quietly and earn their own living; 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12 speaks of working with one's own hands. 1 Timothy 5:8 says that anyone who does not provide for his own household has denied the faith, and 2 Timothy 2:6 speaks of the hardworking farmer.

Philippians 2:14–15 says, “Do everything without complaining or arguing,” and Galatians 6:9, “Let us not grow weary in well-doing.” In Philippians 4:13 Paul says of himself, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Luke 1:37, the words of the angel Gabriel to Mary, appears because readers of OpenBible voted for it under this topic.

All 19 verses in vote order
  1. Colossians 3:23
  2. Proverbs 13:4
  3. Proverbs 14:23
  4. Philippians 4:13
  5. 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12
  6. Proverbs 12:24
  7. Proverbs 16:3
  8. Philippians 2:14–15
  9. Proverbs 6:6–8
  10. Proverbs 12:11
  11. Ecclesiastes 9:10
  12. Luke 1:37
  13. 1 Corinthians 10:31
  14. Galatians 6:9
  15. Colossians 3:17
  16. Colossians 3:24
  17. 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12
  18. 1 Timothy 5:8
  19. 2 Timothy 2:6

Work, diligence and the slacker, in Proverbs

Proverbs 13:4

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KJV

WEB

BSB

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

KJV

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

WEB

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Proverbs 13:5

The righteous hate falsehood, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
מִתְאַוָּ֣ה

H0183

mit.'a.Vah

H:V

to desire

וָ֭/אַיִן

H0369

Va./'a.yin

H:Neg

nothing

נַפְשׁ֣/וֹ

H5315G

naf.Sh/o

H:N-F

soul

עָצֵ֑ל

H6102

'a.Tzel

H:A

sluggish

וְ/נֶ֖פֶשׁ

H5315G

ve./Ne.fesh

H:N-F

soul

חָרֻצִ֣ים

H2742A

cha.ru.Tzim

H:A

sharp

תְּדֻשָּֽׁן\׃

H1878

te.du.Shan

H:V

to prosper

Related passages

Proverbs 14:23

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

KJV

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

WEB

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 14:22

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
בְּ/כָל\־

H3605

be./khol

H:N-M

all

עֶ֭צֶב

H6089A

'E.tzev

H:N-M

toil

יִהְיֶ֣ה

H1961

yih.Yeh

H:V

to be

מוֹתָ֑ר

H4195

mo.Tar

H:N-M

advantage

וּ/דְבַר\־

H1697M

u./de.va.rS-

H:N-M

word: because

שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם

H8193H

Se.fa.Ta.yim

H:N-F

lip: words

אַךְ\־

H0389

'akh-

H:Adv

surely

לְ/מַחְסֽוֹר\׃

H4270

le./mach.Sor

H:N-M

need

Related passages

Proverbs 12:24

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KJV

WEB

BSB

The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.

KJV

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.

WEB

The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
יַד\־

H3027G

yad-

H:N

hand

חָרוּצִ֥ים

H2742A

cha.ru.Tzim

H:A

sharp

תִּמְשׁ֑וֹל

H4910

tim.Shol

H:V

to rule

ו֝/רְמִיָּ֗ה

H7423B

u./re.mi.Yah

H:N-F

slackness

תִּהְיֶ֥ה

H1961

tih.Yeh

H:V

to be

לָ/מַֽס\׃

H4522

la./Mas

H:N-M

taskworker

Related passages

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Proverbs 16:3

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

KJV

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

WEB

Commit your deeds to the LORD, and your plans shall succeed.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 16:2

All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

Proverbs 16:4

The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
גֹּ֣ל

H1556

gol

H:V

to roll

אֶל\־

H0413

'el-

H:Prep

to(wards)

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

מַעֲשֶׂ֑י/ךָ

H4639G

ma.'a.Sei./kha

H:N-M

deed: work

וְ֝/יִכֹּ֗נוּ

H3559H

ve./yi.Ko.nu

H:V

to establish: establish

מַחְשְׁבֹתֶֽי/ךָ\׃

H4284

mach.she.vo.Tei./kha

H:N-F

plot

Related passages

Proverbs 6:6–8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

6Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. 7Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, 8it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest.

KJV

6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

WEB

6Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; 7which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, 8provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.

From Proverbs, in the instruction of a father to his son; this entry runs from verse 6 to verse 8.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 6:5

Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.

Proverbs 6:9

How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep?

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Proverbs 6:6
לֵֽךְ\־

H1980G

lekh-

H:V

to go: went

אֶל\־

H0413

'el-

H:Prep

to(wards)

נְמָלָ֥ה

H5244

ne.ma.Lah

H:N-F

ant

עָצֵ֑ל

H6102

'a.Tzel

H:A

sluggish

רְאֵ֖ה

H7200H

re.'Eh

H:V

to see: examine

דְרָכֶ֣י/הָ

H1870G

de.ra.Khei./ha

H:N-M

way: conduct

וַ/חֲכָֽם\׃

H2449

va./cha.Kham

H:V

be wise

Proverbs 6:7
אֲשֶׁ֖ר

H0834A

'a.Sher

H:RelP

which

אֵֽין\־

H0369

'ein-

H:Neg

nothing

לָ֥/הּ

H9034

la/h

Os3f

her

קָצִ֗ין

H7101

ka.Tzin

H:N-M

chief

שֹׁטֵ֥ר

H7860

sho.Ter

H:N-M

official

וּ/מֹשֵֽׁל\׃

H4910

u./mo.Shel

H:V

to rule

Proverbs 6:8
תָּכִ֣ין

H3559A

ta.Khin

H:V

to establish: prepare

בַּ/קַּ֣יִץ

H7019

ba./Ka.yitz

H:N-M

summer

לַחְמָ֑/הּ

H3899H

lach.Ma/h

H:N-M

food: bread

אָגְרָ֥ה

H0103

'a.ge.Rah

H:V

to gather

בַ֝/קָּצִ֗יר

H7105A

va./ka.Tzir

H:N-M

harvest

מַאֲכָלָֽ/הּ\׃

H3978

ma.'a.kha.La/h

H:N-M

food

Related passages

Proverbs 12:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

KJV

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

WEB

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 12:10

A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
עֹבֵ֣ד

H5647I

'o.Ved

H:V

to serve: labour

אַ֭דְמָת/וֹ

H0127G

'ad.ma.t/o

H:N-F

land: soil

יִֽשְׂבַּֽע\־

H7646

yis.ba'-

H:V

to satisfy

לָ֑חֶם

H3899H

La.chem

H:N-M

food: bread

וּ/מְרַדֵּ֖ף

H7291

u./me.ra.Def

H:V

to pursue

רֵיקִ֣ים

H7386

rei.Kim

H:A

worthless

חֲסַר\־

H2638

cha.sar-

H:A

lacking

לֵֽב\׃

H3820A

Lev

H:N-M

heart

Related passages

Doing everything with might and for the Lord

Colossians 3:23

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

KJV

And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

WEB

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, in a passage addressed to slaves.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:22

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

Colossians 3:24

because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

ὃ

G3739

ho

G:R

which

τι

G5100

ti

G:X

one

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

ποιῆτε,

G4160G

poiēte

G:V

to do/make: do

ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

ψυχῆς

G5590G

psuchēs

G:N-F

soul

ἐργάζεσθε

G2038

ergazesthe

G:V

to work

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίῳ

G2962G

kuriō

G:N-M

lord: God

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἀνθρώποις·

G0444

anthrōpois

G:N-M

a human

Related passages

Ecclesiastes 9:10

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

KJV

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.

WEB

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor plan, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

From Ecclesiastes, whose words the book attributes to the Teacher.

Context (BSB)

Ecclesiastes 9:9

Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life that God has given you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
כֹּ֠ל

H3605

kol

H:N-M

all

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H0834A

'a.Sher

H:RelP

which

תִּמְצָ֧א

H4672

tim.Tza'

H:V

to find

יָֽדְ/ךָ֛

H3027G

ya.de./Kha

H:N

hand

לַ/עֲשׂ֥וֹת

H6213A

la./'a.Sot

H:V

to make: do

בְּ/כֹחֲ/ךָ֖

H3581B

be./kho.cha./Kha

H:N-M

strength

עֲשֵׂ֑ה

H6213A

'a.Seh

H:V

to make: do

כִּי֩

H3588A

ki

H:Conj

for

אֵ֨ין

H0369

'ein

H:Neg

nothing

מַעֲשֶׂ֤ה

H4639G

ma.'a.Seh

H:N-M

deed: work

וְ/חֶשְׁבּוֹן֙

H2808

ve./chesh.bOn

H:N-M

explanation

וְ/דַ֣עַת

H1847

ve./Da.'at

H:N

knowledge

וְ/חָכְמָ֔ה

H2451

ve./cha.khe.Mah

H:N-F

wisdom

בִּ/שְׁא֕וֹל

H7585

bi/sh.'ol

N:N--L

hell: Sheol

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H0834A

'a.Sher

H:RelP

which

אַתָּ֖ה

H0859A

'a.Tah

H:PerP-MS

you(m.s.)

הֹלֵ֥ךְ

H1980G

ho.Lekh

H:V

to go: went

שָֽׁמָּ/ה\׃\ \ס

H8033G

Sha.ma/h

H:Adv

there

Related passages

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1 Corinthians 10:31

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

KJV

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

WEB

Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Paul, writing to the church in Corinth, at the end of a passage about food offered to idols.

Context (BSB)

1 Corinthians 10:30

If I partake in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks?

1 Corinthians 10:32

Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—

Interlinear (Strong’s)
εἴτε

G1535

eite

G:COND

whether

οὖν

G3767

oun

G:CONJ

therefore/then

ἐσθίετε

G2068

esthiete

G:V

to eat

εἴτε

G1535

eite

G:COND

whether

πίνετε

G4095

pinete

G:V

to drink

εἴτε

G1535

eite

G:COND

whether

τι

G5100

ti

G:X

one

ποιεῖτε,

G4160G

poieite

G:V

to do/make: do

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

δόξαν

G1391

doxan

G:N-F

glory

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

ποιεῖτε.

G4160G

poieite

G:V

to do/make: do

Related passages

Colossians 3:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

KJV

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.

WEB

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, after it speaks of teaching one another and singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:18

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

ὅ

G3739

ho

G:R

which

τι

G5100

ti

G:X

one

ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

ποιῆτε

G4160G

poiēte

G:V

to do/make: do

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

λόγῳ

G3056

logō

G:N-M

word

ἢ

G2228

ē

G:CONJ

or

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἔργῳ,

G2041

ergō

G:N-N

work

πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ὀνόματι

G3686

onomati

G:N-N

name

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

εὐχαριστοῦντες

G2168

eucharistountes

G:V

to thank

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

θεῷ

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πατρὶ

G3962

patri

G:N-M

father

δι᾽

G1223

di᾽

G:PREP

through/because of

αὐτοῦ.¶

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

Related passages

Colossians 3:24

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

KJV

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

WEB

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, in a passage addressed to slaves; the verse continues the one before it.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:23

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

Colossians 3:25

Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
εἰδότες

G6063

eidotes

G:V

to know

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

ἀπολήμψεσθε

G0618

apolēmpsesthe

G:V

to get back

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνταπόδοσιν

G0469

antapodosin

G:N-F

reward

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

κληρονομίας·

G2817

klēronomias

G:N-F

inheritance

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

κυρίῳ

G2962G

kuriō

G:N-M

lord: God

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

δουλεύετε.

G1398

douleuete

G:V

be a slave

Related passages

Working with one's own hands and providing for one's own

2 Thessalonians 3:10–12

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

10For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” 11For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. 12We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

KJV

10For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

WEB

10For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone is not willing to work, don’t let him eat.” 11For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don’t work at all, but are busybodies. 12Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness and eat their own bread.

A letter in the names of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy to the church in Thessalonica; this entry runs from verse 10 to verse 12.

Context (BSB)

2 Thessalonians 3:9

Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
2 Thessalonians 3:10
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ὅτε

G3753

hote

G:CONJ

when

ἦμεν

G1510

ēmen

G:V

to be

πρὸς

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

ὑμᾶς,

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

τοῦτο

G3778

touto

G:D

this/he/she/it

παρηγγέλλομεν

G3853

parēngellomen

G:V

to order

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

εἴ

G1487G

ei

G:COND

if

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

θέλει

G2309

thelei

G:V

to will/desire

ἐργάζεσθαι

G2038

ergazesthai

G:V

to work

μηδὲ

G3366

mēde

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

nor

ἐσθιέτω.

G2068

esthietō

G:V

to eat

2 Thessalonians 3:11
Ἀκούομεν

G0191

Akouomen

G:V

to hear

γάρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

τινας

G5100

tinas

G:X

one

περιπατοῦντας

G4043

peripatountas

G:V

to walk

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

ἀτάκτως,

G0814

ataktōs

G:ADV

idly

μηδὲν

G3367

mēden

G:A

nothing

ἐργαζομένους

G2038

ergazomenous

G:V

to work

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

περιεργαζομένους.¶

G4020

periergazomenous

G:V

be a busybody

2 Thessalonians 3:12
Τοῖς

G3588

Tois

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τοιούτοις

G5108

toioutois

G:D

such as this

παραγγέλλομεν

G3853

parangellomen

G:V

to order

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

παρακαλοῦμεν

G3870

parakaloumen

G:V

to plead/comfort

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίῳ

G2962G

kuriō

G:N-M

lord: God

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

μετὰ

G3326

meta

G:PREP

with/after

ἡσυχίας

G2271

hēsuchias

G:N-F

quietness

ἐργαζόμενοι

G2038

ergazomenoi

G:V

to work

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἑαυτῶν

G1438

he'autōn

G:F-3

themself

ἄρτον

G0740

arton

G:N-M

bread

ἐσθίωσιν.

G2068

esthiōsin

G:V

to eat

Related passages

1 Thessalonians 4:11–12

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

11and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. 12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

KJV

11And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 12That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

WEB

11and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you, 12that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, writing to the church in Thessalonica, after urging its members to excel more and more in brotherly love; this entry joins verses 11 and 12.

Context (BSB)

1 Thessalonians 4:10

And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
1 Thessalonians 4:11
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

φιλοτιμεῖσθαι

G5389

philotimeisthai

G:V

to aspire

ἡσυχάζειν

G2270

hēsuchazein

G:V

be quiet/give up

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πράσσειν

G4238

prassein

G:V

to do/require

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

ἴδια

G2398

idia

G:A

one's own/private

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐργάζεσθαι

G2038

ergazesthai

G:V

to work

ταῖς

G3588

tais

G:T

the/this/who

ἰδίαις

G2398

idiais

G:A

one's own/private

χερσὶν

G5495

chersin

G:N-F

hand

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

καθὼς

G2531

kathōs

G:CONJ

as/just as

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

παρηγγείλαμεν·

G3853

parēngeilamen

G:V

to order

1 Thessalonians 4:12
ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

περιπατῆτε

G4043

peripatēte

G:V

to walk

εὐσχημόνως

G2156

euschēmonōs

G:ADV

properly

πρὸς

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

ἔξω

G1854

exō

G:PREP

out/outside(r)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μηδενὸς

G3367

mēdenos

G:A

nothing

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ἔχητε.¶

G2192

echēte

G:V

to have/be

Related passages

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1 Timothy 5:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

KJV

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.

WEB

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

From a letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy, in a passage about widows and their families.

Context (BSB)

1 Timothy 5:7

Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.

1 Timothy 5:9

A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Εἰ

G1487G

Ei

G:COND

if

δέ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

ἰδίων

G2398

idiōn

G:A

one's own/private

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μάλιστα

G3122

malista

G:ADV

especially

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

οἰκείων

G3609

oikeiōn

G:A

of one’s household

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

προνοεῖ,

G4306

pronoei

G:V

to care for

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

πίστιν

G4102G

pistin

G:N-F

faith

ἤρνηται

G0720

ērnētai

G:V

to deny

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἔστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἀπίστου

G0571

apistou

G:A

unbelieving

χείρων.

G5501

cheirōn

G:A

worse than

Related passages

2 Timothy 2:6

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

KJV

The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

WEB

The farmer who labors must be the first to get a share of the crops.

From a letter written in the name of Paul to Timothy, after the images of a soldier and a competitor.

Context (BSB)

2 Timothy 2:5

Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.

2 Timothy 2:7

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

κοπιῶντα

G2872

kopiōnta

G:V

to labor

γεωργὸν

G1092

geōrgon

G:N-M

farmer

δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

πρῶτον

G4413G

prōton

G:A

first

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

καρπῶν

G2590

karpōn

G:N-M

fruit

μεταλαμβάνειν·

G3335

metalambanein

G:V

to partake

Related passages

Without complaining and without growing weary

Philippians 2:14–15

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

KJV

14Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

WEB

14Do all things without complaining and arguing, 15that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

Paul, writing from imprisonment to the church in Philippi; this entry joins verses 14 and 15.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 2:13

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Philippians 2:16

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Philippians 2:14
πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ποιεῖτε

G4160G

poieite

G:V

to do/make: do

χωρὶς

G5565

chōris

G:PREP

without

γογγυσμῶν

G1112

gongusmōn

G:N-M

murmuring

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

διαλογισμῶν,

G1261

dialogismōn

G:N-M

reasoning

Philippians 2:15
ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

γένησθε

G1096

genēsthe

G:V

to be

ἄμεμπτοι

G0273

amemptoi

G:A

blameless

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀκέραιοι,

G0185

akeraioi

G:A

innocent

τέκνα

G5043

tekna

G:N-N

child

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

ἄμωμα

G0299

amōma

G:A

blameless

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

μέσον

G3319

meson

G:A

midst

γενεᾶς

G1074

geneas

G:N-F

generation

σκολιᾶς

G4646

skolias

G:A

crooked

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

διεστραμμένης

G1294

diestrammenēs

G:V

to pervert

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

οἷς

G3739

hois

G:R

which

φαίνεσθε

G5316

phainesthe

G:V

to shine/appear

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

φωστῆρες

G5458

phōstēres

G:N-M

light

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

κόσμῳ,

G2889

kosmō

G:N-M

world

Related passages

Galatians 6:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

WEB

Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.

Paul, writing to the churches of Galatia, near the end of the letter.

Context (BSB)

Galatians 6:8

The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

καλὸν

G2570G

kalon

G:A

good

ποιοῦντες

G4160G

poiountes

G:V

to do/make: do

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐγκακῶμεν·

G1573

egkakōmen

G:V

to lose heart

καιρῷ

G2540

kairō

G:N-M

time/right time

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἰδίῳ

G2398

idiō

G:A

one's own/private

θερίσομεν

G2325

therisomen

G:V

to reap

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐκλυόμενοι.

G1590

ekluomenoi

G:V

to faint

Related passages

Paul's words about strength, and the angel's words to Mary

Philippians 4:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

WEB

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Paul, writing to the church in Philippi; he is speaking of himself and of having learned to be content.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 4:12

I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.

Philippians 4:14

Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
πάντα

G3956

panta

G:A

all

ἰσχύω

G2480

ischuō

G:V

be strong

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

ἐνδυναμοῦντί

G1743

endunamounti

G:V

to strengthen

με

G3165

me

G:P-1

me

Χριστῷ.

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

Related passages

Luke 1:37

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

For no word from God will ever fail.”

KJV

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

WEB

For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”

In the Gospel of Luke, the angel Gabriel speaking to Mary in Nazareth, about her relative Elizabeth, who has conceived a son in her old age.

Context (BSB)

Luke 1:36

Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.

Luke 1:38

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἀδυνατήσει

G0101

adunatēsei

G:V

be impossible

παρὰ

G3844

para

G:PREP

from/with/beside

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

ῥῆμα.¶

G4487

rhēma

G:N-N

declaration

Verses to pray, send and memorize

  • A verse to pray

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

    Colossians 3:17

    BSB

  • A verse to send to someone

    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

    Galatians 6:9

    BSB

  • A short verse to memorize

    There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

    Proverbs 14:23

    BSB

19 verses, from 11 books:

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

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