Bible Verses About Work and Vocation

Whatever you do, work heartily as unto the Lord — Colossians 3:23. Scripture on work, diligence, and God-honoring labor. Below are 3 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about work and vocation?

Whatever you do, work heartily as unto the Lord — Colossians 3:23. Scripture on work, diligence, and God-honoring labor.

3 Bible Verses About Work and vocation (KJV)

“In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel began to reign in Samaria, and reigned forty and one years.”

Proverbs 14:23 KJV Read Proverbs chapter 14 →

“And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the Lord: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the Lord,”

Proverbs 12:11 KJV Read Proverbs chapter 12 →

“As a fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her wickedness: violence and spoil is heard in her; before me continually is grief and wounds.”

Ephesians 6:7 KJV — The Armor of God Read Ephesians chapter 6 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Work and vocation in the Bible

What does the Bible say about work and vocation?
Whatever you do, work heartily as unto the Lord — Colossians 3:23. Scripture on work, diligence, and God-honoring labor. Key KJV passages: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 12:11, Ephesians 6:7.
What are the best Bible verses about work and vocation?
The most important KJV passages on work and vocation include: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 12:11, Ephesians 6:7. Read all 3 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about work and vocation?
The Bible addresses work and vocation throughout both Testaments. Key references include Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 12:11, Ephesians 6:7. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
What does the New Testament say about work and vocation?
New Testament scriptures on work and vocation: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, Ephesians 6:7. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about work and vocation?
Old Testament scriptures on work and vocation: Proverbs 14:23, Proverbs 12:11. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about work and vocation?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 3 passages on work and vocation at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.

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