Quotes about Work
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.
— 2 Thessalonians 2:7
nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.
— 2 Thessalonians 3:8
For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies.
— 2 Thessalonians 3:11
We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
— 2 Thessalonians 3:12
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
— 1 Timothy 5:13
so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
— 2 Timothy 3:17
And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
— Hebrews 1:10
For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.
— Hebrews 4:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
— Hebrews 6:10
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
— 1 Peter 1:17
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.
— 2 John 1:8