Bible Verses About Employment
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for employment, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 1,279 votes, led by Colossians 3:23. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Employment
Colossians 3:23103 votes
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
1 Thessalonians 4:11-1269 votes
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Matthew 6:3367 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Jeremiah 29:1155 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
1 Peter 2:1852 votes
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Matthew 25:14-2851 votes
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
1 Timothy 3:545 votes
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Colossians 3:2243 votes
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Proverbs 16:342 votes
Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Psalms 127:240 votes
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
1 Timothy 5:1839 votes
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
Luke 10:737 votes
And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Colossians 4:134 votes
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Matthew 5:1632 votes
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
2 Chronicles 26:531 votes
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.
Matthew 6:2429 votes
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Exodus 20:8-1027 votes
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Proverbs 22:727 votes
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:2927 votes
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Exodus 35:1023 votes
And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the Lord hath commanded;
Matthew 7:723 votes
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
James 3:122 votes
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Exodus 31:1-1821 votes
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Revelation 3:821 votes
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Proverbs 13:419 votes
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
What does the Bible say about employment?
Readers most often cite Colossians 3:23 on the subject of employment. Across 1,279 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Matthew 6:33, Jeremiah 29:11. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.