Bible Verses About Diligence

“The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.”

“Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.”

“Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace— spotless and blameless in His sight.”

“Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.”

“Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.”

“He who searches out good finds favor, but evil will come to him who seeks it.”

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”

“The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.”

“And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”

“But just as you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”

“A lazy man does not roast his game, but a diligent man prizes his possession.”

“While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.”

“For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

“We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.”

“You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.”

“He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.”

“Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.”

“The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.”

“Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;”

“Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.”

“I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.”

“Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.”

“He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.”

“I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.”

“Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be built for the Name of the LORD.”

“There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”

“And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.”

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.”

“Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.”

“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.”

“Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

“Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.”

“Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.”

“By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.”

“So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.”

“Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. The people are rebuilding it with large stones and placing timbers in the walls. This work is being carried out diligently and is prospering in their hands.”

“Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me.”

“So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. And when she beat out what she had gleaned, it was about an ephah of barley.”

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

“For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

“Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.”

“Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.”

“May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alter this decree or to destroy this house of God in Jerusalem. I, Darius, have issued the decree. Let it be carried out with diligence.”

“Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.”

“This is what the LORD says: “Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come, declares the LORD. Then your children will return from the land of the enemy.”

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.”

“Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.”