Bible Cross References
maintain good works
Acts 18:3
and stayed and worked with them, because he earned his living by making tents, just as they did.
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.' "
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.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
Surely you remember, our friends, how we worked and toiled! We worked day and night so that we would not be any trouble to you as we preached to you the Good News from God.
2 Thessalonians 3:8
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.
that
Isaiah 61:3
To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They will be like trees That the LORD himself has planted. They will all do what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done.
Matthew 7:19
And any tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown in the fire.
Matthew 21:19
He saw a fig tree by the side of the road and went to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. So he said to the tree, "You will never again bear fruit!" At once the fig tree dried up.
Luke 13:6-9
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Then Jesus told them this parable: "There was once a man who had a fig tree growing in his vineyard. He went looking for figs on it but found none.
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So he said to his gardener, 'Look, for three years I have been coming here looking for figs on this fig tree, and I haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it go on using up the soil?'
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But the gardener answered, 'Leave it alone, sir, just one more year; I will dig around it and put in some fertilizer.
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Then if the tree bears figs next year, so much the better; if not, then you can have it cut down.' "
John 15:8
My Father's glory is shown by your bearing much fruit; and in this way you become my disciples.
John 15:16
You did not choose me; I chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit that endures. And so the Father will give you whatever you ask of him in my name.
Romans 15:28
When I have finished this task and have turned over to them all the money that has been raised for them, I shall leave for Spain and visit you on my way there.
Philippians 1:11
Your lives will be filled with the truly good qualities which only Jesus Christ can produce, for the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 4:17
It is not that I just want to receive gifts; rather, I want to see profit added to your account.
Colossians 1:10
Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what pleases him. Your lives will produce all kinds of good deeds, and you will grow in your knowledge of God.
Hebrews 6:6-12
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And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible to bring them back to repent again, because they are again crucifying the Son of God and exposing him to public shame.
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God blesses the soil which drinks in the rain that often falls on it and which grows plants that are useful to those for whom it is cultivated.
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But if it grows thorns and weeds, it is worth nothing; it is in danger of being cursed by God and will be destroyed by fire.
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But even if we speak like this, dear friends, we feel sure about you. We know that you have the better blessings that belong to your salvation.
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God is not unfair. He will not forget the work you did or the love you showed for him in the help you gave and are still giving to other Christians.
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Our great desire is that each of you keep up your eagerness to the end, so that the things you hope for will come true.
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We do not want you to become lazy, but to be like those who believe and are patient, and so receive what God has promised.
2 Peter 1:8
These are the qualities you need, and if you have them in abundance, they will make you active and effective in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.