Bible Verses about “procrastination”
The Bible contains 21 verses about procrastination across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“‹But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.›”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.”
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].”
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”
“¶ The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”
“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.”
“And Jesus said unto him, ‹No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.›”
“¶ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
“¶ The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.”
“‹I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.›”
“¶ The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing.”
“‹Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.›”
“¶ Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”
“Jesus said unto him, ‹Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.›”
“And he said unto another, ‹Follow me.› But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.”
“‹Let your loins be girded about, and› [your] ‹lights burning;›”
“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.”
“And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.”