Lexicon :: Strong's G2041 - ergon

If Abraham was justified[fn] by works, he has something to boast about ​— ​but not before God.

For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to election might stand —

Now if by grace, then it is not by works; otherwise grace ceases to be grace.[fn]

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.

Do not tear down God’s work because of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong to make someone fall by what he eats.

For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me by word and deed for the obedience of the Gentiles,

each one’s work will become obvious. For the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire; the fire will test the quality of each one’s work.

And you are arrogant! Shouldn’t you be filled with grief and remove from your congregation the one who did this?

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.

Let such a person consider this: What we are in our letters, when we are absent, we will also be in our actions when we are present.

So it is no great surprise if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their works.

and yet because we know that a person is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ,[fn] even we ourselves have believed in Christ Jesus. This was so that we might be justified by faith in Christ[fn] and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no human being will[fn] be justified.

I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what you heard?[fn]

Now the works of the flesh are obvious:[fn] sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity,

Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else.

not from works, so that no one can boast.

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,

Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, but instead expose them.

I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you[fn] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me.

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God,

And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

In view of this, we always pray for you that our God will make you worthy of his calling, and by his power fulfill your every desire to do good[fn] and your work produced by faith,

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.

but with good works, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer,[fn] he desires a noble work.”

and is well known for good works ​— ​that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,

He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[fn] he will be a special[fn] instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.