Bible Verses About Effort

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?”

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

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

“Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.”

“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.”

“For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

“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.”

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands!”

“For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.”

“In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

“Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

“To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.”

“So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”

“But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.”

“For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables.”

“You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

“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.”

“And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.”

“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;”

“When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.”

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

“Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.”

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

“Wake up and strengthen what remains, which is about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God.”

“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.”

“Honor the widows who are truly widows.”

“As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen. Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”

“Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.”

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;”

“Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.”

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.”

“As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

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

“We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.”

“He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.”

“Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool with five covered colonnades, which in Hebrew is called Bethesda.”

“They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.”

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.”

“He was with God in the beginning.”

“For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

“If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.”

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

“And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.”

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

“Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.”

“This is why the ancients were commended.”