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12 Bible verses about Work KJV

The Bible puts work before the fall, not after it, which changes how the rest of it reads. These verses cover doing it heartily as to the Lord, resting from it, working under a hard employer, and the dignity Paul gave to ordinary labor.

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Colossians 3:23-24 · KJV

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Proverbs 16:3 · KJV

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

Ecclesiastes 9:10 · 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.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 · KJV

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

Proverbs 14:23 · KJV

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

Genesis 2:15 · KJV

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · KJV

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.

Proverbs 12:11 · KJV

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

Ephesians 6:7 · KJV

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Proverbs 22:29 · KJV

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Psalm 90:17 · KJV

And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

1 Corinthians 10:31 · KJV

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

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