50 Bible Verses About Work: Encouragement, Purpose, and Strength

Bible Verses About Working Hard

1. Colossians 3:23
   "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."
2. Proverbs 14:23
   "In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty."
3. Ecclesiastes 9:10
   "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might."
4. Proverbs 12:24
   "The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor."
5. 2 Thessalonians 3:10
   "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat."

Bible Verses About Working With Purpose

6. Ephesians 2:10
   "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand."
7. Proverbs 16:3
   "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established."
8. 1 Corinthians 10:31
   "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
9. John 6:27
   "Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life."
10. Psalm 90:17
    "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands."

Bible Verses About Rest and Balance

11. Exodus 20:9-10
    "Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God."
12. Matthew 11:28
    "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
13. Mark 6:31
    "And he said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.'"
14. Psalm 127:2
    "It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep."
15. Hebrews 4:9-10
    "So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God."

Bible Verses About Integrity in Work

16. Proverbs 11:1
    "A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight."
17. Leviticus 19:13
    "You shall not oppress your neighbor or rob him."
18. Luke 16:10
    "One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much."
19. James 5:4
    "Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you."
20. Micah 6:8
    "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Bible Verses About Perseverance in Work

21. Galatians 6:9
    "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
22. Romans 5:3-4
    "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance."
23. Philippians 4:13
    "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
24. Hebrews 12:11
    "For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness."
25. 2 Chronicles 15:7
    "But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."

Bible Verses About Serving Through Work

26. Matthew 5:16
    "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
27. Acts 20:35
    "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
28. 1 Peter 4:10
    "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another."
29. Galatians 5:13
    "Through love serve one another."
30. Matthew 23:11
    "The greatest among you shall be your servant."

Bible Verses About Trusting God With Our Work

31. Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."
32. Jeremiah 29:11
    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord."
33. Psalm 37:5
    "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act."
34. Isaiah 41:10
    "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God."
35. Philippians 1:6
    "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion."

Bible Verses About Reward for Faithful Work

36. 1 Corinthians 15:58
    "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord."
37. Matthew 25:23
    "Well done, good and faithful servant."
38. Colossians 3:24
    "Knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward."
39. Hebrews 6:10
    "For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name."
40. Revelation 22:12
    "Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me."

Short Encouraging Bible Verses for Everyday Work

41. Proverbs 22:29
    "Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings."
42. Psalm 128:2
    "You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands."
43. 2 Timothy 2:6
    "It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops."
44. Proverbs 13:4
    "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied."
45. Ecclesiastes 3:13
    "Everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man."
46. James 1:12
    "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial."
47. Psalm 90:12
    "So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom."
48. Proverbs 3:27
    "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it."
49. 1 Thessalonians 4:11
    "Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands."
50. Psalm 19:14
    "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord."