Bible Cross References
that
Proverbs 17:1
Better to eat a dry crust of bread with peace of mind than have a banquet in a house full of trouble.
Ecclesiastes 4:6
Maybe so, but it is better to have only a little, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time with both hands, trying to catch the wind.
Lamentations 3:26
So it is best for us to wait in patience---to wait for him to save us---
2 Thessalonians 3:12
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
1 Timothy 2:2
for kings and all others who are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life with all reverence toward God and with proper conduct.
1 Peter 3:4
Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.
study
Romans 15:20
My ambition has always been to proclaim the Good News in places where Christ has not been heard of, so as not to build on a foundation laid by someone else.
2 Corinthians 5:9
More than anything else, however, we want to please him, whether in our home here or there.
and to do
Mark 13:34
It will be like a man who goes away from home on a trip and leaves his servants in charge, after giving to each one his own work to do and after telling the doorkeeper to keep watch.
Luke 12:42
The Lord answered, "Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? He is the one that his master will put in charge, to run the household and give the other servants their share of the food at the proper time.
Luke 12:43
How happy that servant is if his master finds him doing this when he comes home!
Romans 12:4-8
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We have many parts in the one body, and all these parts have different functions.
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In the same way, though we are many, we are one body in union with Christ, and we are all joined to each other as different parts of one body.
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So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us. If our gift is to speak God's message, we should do it according to the faith that we have;
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if it is to serve, we should serve; if it is to teach, we should teach;
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if it is to encourage others, we should do so. Whoever shares with others should do it generously; whoever has authority should work hard; whoever shows kindness to others should do it cheerfully.
Colossians 3:22-24
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Slaves, obey your human masters in all things, not only when they are watching you because you want to gain their approval; but do it with a sincere heart because of your reverence for the Lord.
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.
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Remember that the Lord will give you as a reward what he has kept for his people. For Christ is the real Master you serve.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.
1 Timothy 5:13
They also learn to waste their time in going around from house to house; but even worse, they learn to be gossips and busybodies, talking of things they should not.
Titus 2:4-10
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in order to train the younger women to love their husbands and children,
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to be self-controlled and pure, and to be good housewives who submit themselves to their husbands, so that no one will speak evil of the message that comes from God.
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In the same way urge the young men to be self-controlled.
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In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.
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Use sound words that cannot be criticized, so that your enemies may be put to shame by not having anything bad to say about us.
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Slaves are to submit themselves to their masters and please them in all things. They must not talk back to them
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or steal from them. Instead, they must show that they are always good and faithful, so as to bring credit to the teaching about God our Savior in all they do.
1 Peter 4:10
Each one, as a good manager of God's different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God.
1 Peter 4:11
Those who preach must preach God's messages; those who serve must serve with the strength that God gives them, so that in all things praise may be given to God through Jesus Christ, to whom belong glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:15
If you suffer, it must not be because you are a murderer or a thief or a criminal or a meddler in other people's affairs.
to work
Acts 20:35
I have shown you in all things that by working hard in this way we must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, 'There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.' "
Romans 12:11
Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion.
1 Corinthians 4:12
we wear ourselves out with hard work. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
Ephesians 4:28
If you used to rob, you must stop robbing and start working, in order to earn an honest living for yourself and to be able to help the poor.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-12
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You yourselves know very well that you should do just what we did. We were not lazy when we were with you.
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We did not accept anyone's support without paying for it. Instead, we worked and toiled; we kept working day and night so as not to be an expense to any of you.
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We did this, not because we do not have the right to demand our support; we did it to be an example for you to follow.
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While we were with you, we used to tell you, "Whoever refuses to work is not allowed to eat."
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We say this because we hear that there are some people among you who live lazy lives and who do nothing except meddle in other people's business.
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In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we command these people and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
Titus 3:14
Our people must learn to spend their time doing good, in order to provide for real needs; they should not live useless lives.