For an Informed Love of God
Bill Mounce
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ἔργον
Vocabulary form:
e[rgon, -ou, tov
Definition:
work, deed, action
Erasmian:
Modern:
Frequency:
169
GK:
2240
Root:
ejrgo
Cognates:
Ergonomics is the science that coordinates the design of machines to the requirements of the worker to aid in the work.
Mnemonic Singing:
Alike at work and prayer,
to Jesus I repair,
may Jesus Christ be praised.
Verse:
“Fire will test what sort of ἔργον each has done.” (1 Cor 3:13)
Biblical Concordance
| Romans 4:2 | For if Abraham was justified by works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut), he has something to boast about (but not before God). |
| Romans 4:6 | So also David speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) |
| Romans 9:12 | not because of works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut), but because of his call — it was said to her, “The older will serve the younger.” |
| Romans 9:32 | Why not? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut). They stumbled over the stumbling stone, |
| Romans 11:6 | And if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut), otherwise grace would no longer be grace. |
| Romans 13:3 | For rulers are not a source of fear for those who do (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut) good, but for those who do wrong. Would you have no fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will receive his approval |
| Romans 13:12 | The night is nearly over and the day is at hand. So we must lay aside the works (erga | ἔργα | acc pl neut) of darkness and put on the armor of light. |
| Romans 14:20 | Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) of God. All food is indeed clean, but it is wrong to cause another to stumble by what you eat. |
| Romans 15:18 | For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in bringing the Gentiles to obedience, by word and deed (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut), |
| 1 Corinthians 3:13 | the work (ergon | ἔργον | nom sg neut) of each person will become evident, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what sort of work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) each has done. |
| 1 Corinthians 3:14 | If the work (ergon | ἔργον | nom sg neut) that someone has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. |
| 1 Corinthians 3:15 | If someone’s work (ergon | ἔργον | nom sg neut) is burned up, he will suffer loss; however, he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. |
| 1 Corinthians 5:2 | And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to have mourned, so that the man who did this deed (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) would be removed from your midst? |
| 1 Corinthians 9:1 | Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my labor (ergon | ἔργον | nom sg neut) in the Lord? |
| 1 Corinthians 15:58 | So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut) of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. |
| 1 Corinthians 16:10 | Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord’s work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut), just as I am. |
| 2 Corinthians 9:8 | And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, in all things and at all times, having all you need, you may overflow in every kind of good work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut). |
| 2 Corinthians 10:11 | Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word through letters when absent, such we also are in act (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut) when present. |
| 2 Corinthians 11:15 | So it is no great surprise if his servants, too, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will be according to their works (erga | ἔργα | acc pl neut). |
| Galatians 2:16 | yet we know that no one is justified by the works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by doing the works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) of the law, since no one will be justified by the works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) of the law. |
| Galatians 3:2 | Only this I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) of the law or by hearing with faith? |
| Galatians 3:5 | So does the one who gives you the Spirit and works miracles among you do it by works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) of the law, or by hearing with faith? |
| Galatians 3:10 | For all who rely on works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut) of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things written in the book of the law, to do them.” |
| Galatians 5:19 | Now the works (erga | ἔργα | nom pl neut) of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, |
| Galatians 6:4 | But let each one examine his own work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut), and then he will have reason for boasting in himself alone, and not in comparison with someone else. |
| Ephesians 2:9 | it is not of works (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut), so that no one may boast. |
| Ephesians 2:10 | For we are his work, created in Christ Jesus for good works (ergois | ἔργοις | dat pl neut), which God prepared in advance that we should do them. |
| Ephesians 4:12 | to equip the saints for the work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, |
| Ephesians 5:11 | And do not take part in the fruitless deeds (ergois | ἔργοις | dat pl neut) of darkness but instead expose them, |
| Philippians 1:6 | For I am confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus. |
| Philippians 1:22 | If I am to go on living in the flesh, that means fruitful labor (ergou | ἔργου | gen sg neut) for me; yet I do not know which I would prefer. |
| Philippians 2:30 | because he came close to death for the work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) of Christ, risking his life to make up for the help you were not able to give me. |
| Colossians 1:10 | that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut), good and increasing in the knowledge of God, |
| Colossians 1:21 | And you who were at one time who were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, |
| Colossians 3:17 | And whatever you do in word or deed (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut), do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:3 | remembering before our God and Father your work (ergou | ἔργου | gen sg neut) of faith, your labor of love and the steadfastness of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:13 | and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut). Be at peace among yourselves. |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:11 | With this in view we pray for you constantly, that our God will count you worthy of his calling, and by his power bring to fulfillment every good resolve and work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) of faith, |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:17 | encourage your hearts and establish you in every good work (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut) and word. |
| 1 Timothy 2:10 | but with what is appropriate for women who are committed to godliness, namely, with good deeds (ergōn | ἔργων | gen pl neut). |
| 1 Timothy 3:1 | Trustworthy is the saying. If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he is desiring a good work (ergou | ἔργου | gen sg neut). |
| 1 Timothy 5:10 | being witnessed to by good deeds (ergois | ἔργοις | dat pl neut), if she raised children, if she showed hospitality, if she washed the feet of the saints, if she helped the afflicted, if she earnestly pursued every good work (ergō | ἔργῳ | dat sg neut). |
| 1 Timothy 5:25 | So also the good works (erga | ἔργα | nom pl neut) of some are conspicuous, and those that are not conspicuous are not able to be hidden. |
| 1 Timothy 6:18 | to do good, to be rich in good deeds (ergois | ἔργοις | dat pl neut), to be generous, sharing, |
| 2 Timothy 1:9 | who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works (erga | ἔργα | acc pl neut) but because of his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time eternal, |
| 2 Timothy 2:21 | If, therefore, someone cleanses himself from these things, that person will be a vessel for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) work. |
| 2 Timothy 3:17 | so that the man of God may be proficient, fully equipped for every good work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut). |
| 2 Timothy 4:5 | But you, be clear-minded in everything. Suffer evil. Do the work (ergon | ἔργον | acc sg neut) of an evangelist. Complete your ministry. |
| 2 Timothy 4:14 | Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds (erga | ἔργα | acc pl neut), |
| 2 Timothy 4:18 | The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed (ergou | ἔργου | gen sg neut) and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory in the ages of ages, Amen. |
Mnemonics
Aragorn does good work.
Aragorn does good work.
This ERGONomic chair WORKs
This ERGONomic chair WORKs great and keeps my back in ACTION.