36 Bible Verses about Reward

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Matthew 10:42

And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”

Matthew 10:41

He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.

Matthew 6:18

so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

Isaiah 40:10

Behold, the Lord God will come with might,
With His arm ruling for Him.
Behold, His reward is with Him
And His recompense before Him.

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord reward your work, and your wages be full from the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge.”

1 Timothy 5:18

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

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Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels
And companions of thieves;
Everyone loves a bribe
And chases after rewards.
They do not defend the orphan,
Nor does the widow’s plea come before them.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

Micah 7:3

Concerning evil, both hands do it well.
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the desire of his soul;
So they weave it together.

Daniel 5:17

Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription to the king and make the interpretation known to him.

Israel » Sinai » Message » Of God » Obedience » Reward

Exodus 19:3-8

Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, "Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the sons of Israel: 'You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings, and brought you to Myself. 'Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; read more.
and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel." So Moses came and called the elders of the people, and set before them all these words which the LORD had commanded him. All the people answered together and said, "All that the LORD has spoken we will do!" And Moses brought back the words of the people to the LORD.

Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation

Isaiah 1:23

Your rulers are rebels
And companions of thieves;
Everyone loves a bribe
And chases after rewards.
They do not defend the orphan,
Nor does the widow’s plea come before them.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You shall not distort justice; you shall not be partial, and you shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous.

Micah 7:3

Concerning evil, both hands do it well.
The prince asks, also the judge, for a bribe,
And a great man speaks the desire of his soul;
So they weave it together.

Daniel 5:17

Then Daniel answered and said before the king, “Keep your gifts for yourself or give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription to the king and make the interpretation known to him.

Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured

Revelation 20:4

Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

More verses: Matthew 5:11-12

Reward » For spiritual service » The good of all nations

Romans 2:10

but glory and honor and peace to everyone who does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations

Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory

Reward » For spiritual service » The benevolent

John 4:36

Already he who reaps is receiving wages and is gathering fruit for life eternal; so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

Reward » Spiritual crowns » The incorruptible crown

Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Reaping according to the amount of seed sown

2 Corinthians 9:6

Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » In the lord's vineyard

Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Assigned by the lord

Reward » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Reward » Spiritual crowns » To be guarded

Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of righteousness

Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » At the coming of Christ

Reward » For spiritual service » The faithful stewards

Reward » For spiritual service » Humble servants

Matthew 10:42

And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.”

Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Great soul-winners radiant

Reward » For spiritual service » The soul-winners

Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life

Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Even in the present life

Luke 18:30

who will not receive many times as much at this time and in the age to come, eternal life.”

Topics on Reward

Heavenly Rewards

1 Corinthians 3:11-14

For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Reward For Works

Psalm 62:12

And lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord,
For You recompense a man according to his work.

Reward, Divine

Romans 4:4-5

Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

Reward, For God's People

1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,

Rewards Of Ritual

Isaiah 1:11

What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?”
Says the Lord.
“I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams
And the fat of fed cattle;
And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.

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