Bible Verses about “industriousness”

“‹For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.›”

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

“And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”

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

“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”

“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”

“¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:”

“‹His lord said unto him, Well done,› [thou] ‹good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.›”

“Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,”

“Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest.”

“Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.”

“But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.”

“Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.”

“For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;”

“Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:”

“And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.”