43 Bible Verses about Employment
Want to know what the Bible says about Employment? Here are 43 Bible verses about Employment from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.
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Colossians 3:23 NIV
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
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Matthew 6:33 NIV
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
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Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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1 Peter 2:18 NIV
Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NIV
11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, 12 so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
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1 Timothy 3:5 NIV
(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
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Colossians 3:22 NIV
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
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1 Timothy 5:18 NIV
For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
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Colossians 4:1 NIV
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
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Psalm 127:2 NIV
In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep to those he loves.
and stay up late,
toiling for food to eat—
for he grants sleep to those he loves.
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