20 Bible Verses about

Encouragement at Work

Exodus 1:14 BSB

and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.

Psalm 104:23 BSB

Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening.

John 4:38 BSB

I sent you to reap what you have not worked for; others have done the hard work, and now you have taken up their labor.”

Acts 15:32 BSB

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

1 Thessalonians 3:2 BSB

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

Deuteronomy 3:28 BSB

But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”

2 Samuel 11:25 BSB

Then David told the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Do not let this matter upset you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Strengthen your attack against the city and demolish it.’ Encourage him with these words.”

Isaiah 32:17 BSB

The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Philippians 2:30 BSB

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Nahum 3:14 BSB

Draw your water for the siege; strengthen your fortresses. Work the clay and tread the mortar; repair the brick kiln!

Genesis 5:29 BSB

And he named him Noah, saying, “May this one comfort us in the labor and toil of our hands caused by the ground that the LORD has cursed.”

Nehemiah 6:9 BSB

For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands.

1 Timothy 6:2 BSB

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 BSB

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

Isaiah 41:10 BSB

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Hebrews 10:24 BSB

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

Isaiah 40:1 BSB

“Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.

Psalm 71:21 BSB

You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.

Psalm 119:52 BSB

I remember Your judgments of old, O LORD, and in them I find comfort.

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