ἔργον

ergon

Greek G2041 Noun, neuter 169 occurrences in 157 verses
ἔργον work

ἔργον, -ου, τό (originally Ϝέργον, work), [very frequently in LXX, chiefly for מַשֶׂה, מְלָאכָה, also for עֲבֹדָה, פֹּעַל, etc. ;]

1. work, task, employment: Mrk.13:34, Jhn.4:34 17:4, Act.13:2, Php.1:22 2:30, 1Th.5:13, al.; of an enterprise or undertaking (Deu.15:10, Wis.2:12), Act.5:38.

2. a deed, action: Tit.1:16, Jas.1:25 . listing, from λόγος, Luk.24:19, Rom.15:18, 2Th.2:17, 1Jn.3:18; ἐν λόγοις κ. ἔ., Act.7:22; of acts of God, Jhn.9:3, Act.13:41" (LXX), Heb.4:10, Rev.15:3; of Christ, Mat.11:2; esp. in Jo, e.g. 5:20, 36 7:3 10:38 14:11, 12 15:24; in ethical sense, of human actions (AR, Eph., 190), bad or good, Mat.23:3, Luk.11:48, Jhn.3:20, 21 Jas.2:14ff. 3:13, Rev.2:5 3:8; τὸ ἔ., collectively, Gal.6:4, Jas.1:4, 1Pe.1:17, Rev.22:12; τὸ ἔ. τ. νόμου, Rom.2:15; ἔ. ἀγαθόν, Rom.2:7, Col.1:10, 2Th.2:17, Tit.1:16, al.; καλόν, Mat.26:10, Mrk.14:6; pl. (as frequently in cl.), Mat.5:16, 1Ti.5:10, 25 Heb.10:24; ἔ. πίστεως, 1Th.1:3, 2Th.1:11; ἔ. πονηρά, Col.1:21, 2Jo.11; νέκρα, Heb.6:1 9:14; ἄκαρπα, Eph.5:11; ἔ. ἀσεβείας, Ju 15; τ. σκότους, Rom.13:12, Eph.5:11; ἔ. νόμου, Rom.3:20, 28 Gal.2:16 3:2, 5 10.

3. that which is wrought or made, a work: 1Co.3:13-15; τ. χειρῶν, Act.7:41; of the works of God, Heb.1:10; γῆ κ. τὰ ἐν αὐτῇ ἔ., 2Pe.3:10; τὸ ἔ. τ. θεοῦ, Rom.14:20.

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  1. Romans 4:2 ἔργων

    If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

  2. Romans 4:6 ἔργων

    And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

  3. Romans 9:12 ἔργων

    not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”

  4. Romans 9:32 ἔργων

    Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

  5. Romans 11:6 ἔργων

    And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

  6. Romans 13:3 ἔργῳ

    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.

  7. Romans 13:12 ἔργα

    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.

  8. Romans 14:20 ἔργον

    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.

  9. Romans 15:18 ἔργῳ

    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,

  10. 1 Corinthians 3:13 ἔργονἔργον

    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.

  11. 1 Corinthians 3:14 ἔργον

    If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.

  12. 1 Corinthians 3:15 ἔργον

    If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.

  13. 1 Corinthians 5:2 ἔργον

    And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?

  14. 1 Corinthians 9:1 ἔργον

    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?

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 2 Corinthians 9:8 ἔργον

    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.

  18. Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.

  19. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

  20. Galatians 2:16 ἔργωνἔργωνἔργων

    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.

  21. Galatians 3:2 ἔργων

    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?

  22. Galatians 3:5 ἔργων

    Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?

  23. Galatians 3:10 ἔργων

    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.”

  24. Galatians 5:19 ἔργα

    The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;

  25. Galatians 6:4 ἔργον

    Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

  26. Ephesians 2:9 ἔργων

    not by works, so that no one can boast.

  27. Ephesians 2:10 ἔργοις

    For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

  28. Ephesians 4:12 ἔργον

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

  29. Ephesians 5:11 ἔργοις

    Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

  30. Philippians 1:6 ἔργον

    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.

  31. Philippians 1:22 ἔργου

    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.

  32. Philippians 2:30 ἔργον

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

  33. Colossians 1:10 ἔργῳ

    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,

  34. Colossians 1:21 ἔργοις

    Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.

  35. Colossians 3:17 ἔργῳ

    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.

  36. 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.

  37. In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

  38. 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,

  39. encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

  40. 1 Timothy 2:10 ἔργων

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

  41. 1 Timothy 3:1 ἔργου

    This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

  42. 1 Timothy 5:10 ἔργοιςἔργῳ

    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.

  43. 1 Timothy 5:25 ἔργα

    In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

  44. 1 Timothy 6:18 ἔργοις

    Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

  45. 2 Timothy 1:9 ἔργα

    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.

  46. 2 Timothy 2:21 ἔργον

    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.

  47. 2 Timothy 3:17 ἔργον

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

  48. 2 Timothy 4:5 ἔργον

    But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

  49. 2 Timothy 4:14 ἔργα

    Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

  50. 2 Timothy 4:18 ἔργου

    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.

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