What scripture says
Bible verses about work
Work in scripture is part of being human from the beginning, and the Bible asks that it be done heartily, as for the Lord and not for people. These verses speak to diligence, rest from labour, and finding meaning in ordinary work.
Do it heartily, as to the Lord
Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Read it in its chapter →Commit thy works unto the LORD
Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Read it in its chapter →Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do
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.
Read it in its chapter →In all labour there is profit
Proverbs 14:23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Read it in its chapter →If any would not work
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.
Read it in its chapter →To dress it and to keep it
Genesis 2:15
And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.
Read it in its chapter →
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Hymns to sing
- Hark, the Voice of Jesus CallingDaniel March (1816–1909)
- Lord Jesus Think On MeSynesius of Cyrene (375–430)
- O Lord, How Shall I Meet TheePaul Gerhardt (1607–1676)
- O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High
- Our Father Thou in Heaven AboveMartin Luther (1483–1546)
- Salvation Unto Us Has ComePaul Speratus (1484–1551)