Bible Verses About

Hard Work

Labor done heartily, as unto the Lord.

  1. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

    Colossians 3:23 · KJV

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

    Proverbs 13:4 · KJV

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

    Proverbs 14:23 · KJV

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

    2 Thessalonians 3:10 · KJV

  5. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

    Philippians 4:13 · KJV

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

    Proverbs 16:3 · KJV

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

    Proverbs 12:24 · KJV

  8. Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

    Philippians 2:14 · KJV

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

    1 Corinthians 10:31 · KJV

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Frequently asked

What does the Bible say about hard work?

Scripture speaks to hard work in passages such as Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 14:23. For example, Colossians 3:23 says, “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

What is a well-known Bible verse about hard work?

Colossians 3:23 — “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

What is a short Bible verse about hard work?

Philippians 2:14 — “Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”