Bible Verses About "What Is Diligence in the Bible"
Diligence in the Bible is the earnest, persistent application of effort toward God's purposes — working heartily as unto the Lord with zeal and perseverance.
Diligence in the Bible is the earnest, persistent application of effort toward God's purposes — working heartily as unto the Lord with zeal and perseverance.
"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich." — Proverbs 10:4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Diligence in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich."
"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."
"And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."
"And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
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