Below is the full list of bible verses on labor (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Labor
1 Corinthians 15:58
“58 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.”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Corinthians 15:58]
Related Themes: Reaping | Consistency | Perseverance | Diligence | Motivation
Ephesians 4:28
“28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.”
[Commentary and Translations for Ephesians 4:28]
Acts 20:35
“35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Related Themes: Money | Serving Others | Charity | Generosity | Finances
Proverbs 14:23
“23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 14:23]
Related Themes: Money | Business | Idleness | Finances | Laziness
Colossians 3:23
“23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
[Commentary and Translations for Colossians 3:23]
Related Themes: Creativity | Business | Attitude | Laziness | Money
Philippians 4:13
“13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
[Commentary and Translations for Philippians 4:13]
Related Themes: Strength | Omnipotence | Self Confidence | Life | Greatness
Matthew 11:28
“28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Related Themes: Frustration | Rest | Depression | Hope | Rest
Hebrews 6:10
“10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
[Commentary and Translations for Hebrews 6:10]
Related Themes: Serving Others | Benevolence | Fairness | Serving God
John 6:27
“27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.”
Related Themes: Food | Life | Work | Setting Goals
1 Thessalonians 4:11
“11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Thessalonians 4:11]
James 5:4
“4 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.”
[Commentary and Translations for James 5:4]
Psalm 127:1
“1 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”
Related Themes: Children | Frustration | Complaining | Rest
Genesis 2:15
“15 And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.”
Related Themes: Earth | Business | Stewardship | Work | Laziness
Isaiah 41:10
“10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Related Themes: Loneliness | Frustration | Hope | Strength | Healing
1 Thessalonians 1:3
“3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”
[Commentary and Translations for 1-Thessalonians 1:3]
Related Themes: Hope | Patience | Perseverance | Faith
Ecclesiastes 9:10
“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.”
Related Themes: Business | Hell | Diligence | Laziness | Procrastination
Proverbs 12:11
“11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 12:11]
Genesis 3:19
“19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
Colossians 3:23-24
“23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
[Commentary and Translations for Colossians 3:23]
Related Themes: Creativity | Business | Attitude | Laziness | Money
Proverbs 16:3
“3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
[Commentary and Translations for Proverbs 16:3]
Related Themes: Business | Education | Dating | Success | Work
