Ergon ἔργον

Ergon (Greek ἔργον, Strong's G2041) is a Greek neuter noun meaning “work”. It occurs 177 times in 162 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Faith and works

Verses

Every verse with Ergon, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 5:16
  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
• Matthew 11:2
  Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples
• Matthew 11:19
  The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”
• Matthew 23:3
  All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.
• Matthew 23:5
  But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
• Matthew 26:10
  When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Mark

• Mark 13:34
  For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
• Mark 14:6
  And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Luke

• Luke 11:48
  Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.
• Luke 24:19
  And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.

John

• John 3:19
  And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
• John 3:20
  For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
• John 3:21
  But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.But whoever practices the truth comes into the Light, so that it may be seen clearly that what he has done has been accomplished in God.”
• John 4:34
  Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
• John 5:20
  For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
• John 5:36
  But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me.But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.
• John 6:28
  Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?Then they inquired, “What must we do to perform the works of God?”
• John 6:29
  Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.”
• John 7:3
  His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.
• John 7:7
  The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.
• John 7:21
  Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel.Jesus answered them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed.
• John 8:39
  They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s children, ye would do the works of Abraham.“Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.
• John 8:41
  Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.You are doing the works of your father.” “We are not illegitimate children,” they declared. “Our only Father is God Himself.”
• John 9:3
  Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.
• John 9:4
  I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
• John 10:25
  Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me.“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.
• John 10:32
  Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”
• John 10:33
  The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, declare Yourself to be God.”
• John 10:37
  If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.If I am not doing the works of My Father, then do not believe Me.
• John 10:38
  But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.But if I am doing them, even though you do not believe Me, believe the works themselves, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in Me, and I am in the Father.”
• John 14:10
  Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.
• John 14:11
  Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves.
• John 14:12
  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
• John 15:24
  If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.
• John 17:4
  I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

Acts

• Acts 5:38
  And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.
• Acts 7:22
  And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.
• Acts 7:41
  And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.At that time they made a calf and offered a sacrifice to the idol, rejoicing in the works of their hands.
• Acts 9:36
  Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
• Acts 13:2
  As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
• Acts 13:41
  Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
• Acts 14:26
  And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed.
• Acts 15:18
  Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.that have been known for ages.’
• Acts 15:38
  But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.
• Acts 26:20
  But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.

Romans

• Romans 2:6
  Who will render to every man according to his deeds:God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”
• Romans 2:7
  To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
• Romans 2:15
  Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them
• Romans 3:20
  Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
• Romans 3:27
  Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.
• Romans 3:28
  Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
• Romans 4:2
  For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
• Romans 4:6
  Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
• Romans 9:12
  It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”
• Romans 9:32
  Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,
• Romans 11:6
  And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
• Romans 13:3
  For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
• Romans 13:12
  The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
• Romans 14:20
  For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.
• Romans 15:18
  For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 3:13
  Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.
• 1 Corinthians 3:14
  If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.
• 1 Corinthians 3:15
  If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.
• 1 Corinthians 5:2
  And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?
• 1 Corinthians 9:1
  Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?
• 1 Corinthians 15:58
  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10
  Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 9:8
  And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
• 2 Corinthians 10:11
  Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.
• 2 Corinthians 11:15
  Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

Galatians

• Galatians 2:16
  Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
• Galatians 3:2
  This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
• Galatians 3:5
  He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?
• Galatians 3:10
  For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
• Galatians 5:19
  Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
• Galatians 6:4
  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

Ephesians

• Ephesians 2:9
  Not of works, lest any man should boast.not by works, so that no one can boast.
• Ephesians 2:10
  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
• Ephesians 4:12
  For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
• Ephesians 5:11
  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Philippians

• Philippians 1:6
  Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 1:22
  But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.
• Philippians 2:30
  Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Colossians

• Colossians 1:10
  That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
• Colossians 1:21
  And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciledOnce you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.
• Colossians 3:17
  And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

1 Thessalonians

• 1 Thessalonians 1:3
  Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13
  And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 1:11
  Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:17
  Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 2:10
  But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
• 1 Timothy 3:1
  This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
• 1 Timothy 5:10
  Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• 1 Timothy 5:25
  Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
• 1 Timothy 6:18
  That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

2 Timothy

• 2 Timothy 1:9
  Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
• 2 Timothy 2:21
  If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
• 2 Timothy 3:17
  That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
• 2 Timothy 4:5
  But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
• 2 Timothy 4:14
  Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
• 2 Timothy 4:18
  And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus

• Titus 1:16
  They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
• Titus 2:7
  In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
• Titus 2:14
  Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
• Titus 3:1
  Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
• Titus 3:5
  Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
• Titus 3:8
  This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• Titus 3:14
  And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 1:10
  And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.
• Hebrews 2:7
  Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor
• Hebrews 3:9
  When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.
• Hebrews 4:3
  For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world.
• Hebrews 4:4
  For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.For somewhere He has spoken about the seventh day in this manner: “And on the seventh day God rested from all His works.”
• Hebrews 4:10
  For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.For whoever enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His.
• Hebrews 6:1
  Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,
• Hebrews 6:10
  For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
• Hebrews 9:14
  How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
• Hebrews 10:24
  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
• Hebrews 13:21
  Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

James

• James 1:4
  But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
• James 1:25
  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
• James 2:14
  What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
• James 2:17
  Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.
• James 2:18
  Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
• James 2:20
  But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
• James 2:21
  Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?
• James 2:22
  Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did.
• James 2:24
  Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
• James 2:25
  Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?
• James 2:26
  For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.
• James 3:13
  Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 1:17
  And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
• 1 Peter 2:12
  Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

2 Peter

• 2 Peter 2:8
  (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)(for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—
• 2 Peter 3:10
  But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

1 John

• 1 John 3:8
  He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.
• 1 John 3:12
  Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.
• 1 John 3:18
  My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

2 John

• 2 John 1:11
  For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

3 John

• 3 John 1:10
  Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.

Jude

• Jude 1:15
  To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”

Revelation

• Revelation 2:2
  I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.
• Revelation 2:5
  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
• Revelation 2:6
  But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
• Revelation 2:9
  I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.
• Revelation 2:13
  I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits. Yet you have held fast to My name and have not denied your faith in Me, even in the day when My faithful witness Antipas was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
• Revelation 2:19
  I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latter deeds are greater than your first.
• Revelation 2:22
  Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds.
• Revelation 2:23
  And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
• Revelation 2:26
  And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.
• Revelation 3:1
  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead.
• Revelation 3:2
  Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.Wake up and strengthen what remains, which was about to die; for I have found your deeds incomplete in the sight of My God.
• Revelation 3:8
  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.I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
• Revelation 3:15
  I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!
• Revelation 9:20
  And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk.
• Revelation 14:13
  And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”
• Revelation 15:3
  And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
• Revelation 16:11
  And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.and curse the God of heaven for their pains and sores; yet they did not repent of their deeds.
• Revelation 18:6
  Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup.
• Revelation 20:12
  And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.
• Revelation 20:13
  And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.
• Revelation 22:12
  And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).