36 Bible Verses about Reward

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Matthew 10:42

And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never lose his reward."

Matthew 10:41

Whoever receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward. Whoever receives a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward.

Matthew 6:18

so that it will not be obvious to others when you are fasting, but only to your Father who is in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 5:46

For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don't they?

Isaiah 40:10

Look, the sovereign Lord comes as a victorious warrior; his military power establishes his rule. Look, his reward is with him; his prize goes before him.

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord reward your efforts! May your acts of kindness be repaid fully by the Lord God of Israel, from whom you have sought protection!"

1 Timothy 5:18

For the scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker deserves his pay."

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Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation

Isaiah 1:23

Your officials are rebels, they associate with thieves. All of them love bribery, and look for payoffs. They do not take up the cause of the orphan, or defend the rights of the widow.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.

Micah 7:3

They are determined to be experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men make demands, and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.

Micah 3:11

Her leaders take bribes when they decide legal cases, her priests proclaim rulings for profit, and her prophets read omens for pay. Yet they claim to trust the Lord and say, "The Lord is among us. Disaster will not overtake us!"

Daniel 5:17

But Daniel replied to the king, "Keep your gifts, and give your rewards to someone else! However, I will read the writing for the king and make known its interpretation.

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, "Thus you will tell the house of Jacob, and declare to the people of Israel: You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt and how I lifted you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. And now, if you will diligently listen to me and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine, read more.
and you will be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you will speak to the Israelites." So Moses came and summoned the elders of Israel. He set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him, and all the people answered together, "All that the Lord has commanded we will do!" So Moses brought the words of the people back to the Lord.

Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation

Isaiah 1:23

Your officials are rebels, they associate with thieves. All of them love bribery, and look for payoffs. They do not take up the cause of the orphan, or defend the rights of the widow.

Deuteronomy 16:19

You must not pervert justice or show favor. Do not take a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and distort the words of the righteous.

Micah 7:3

They are determined to be experts at doing evil; government officials and judges take bribes, prominent men make demands, and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.

Micah 3:11

Her leaders take bribes when they decide legal cases, her priests proclaim rulings for profit, and her prophets read omens for pay. Yet they claim to trust the Lord and say, "The Lord is among us. Disaster will not overtake us!"

Daniel 5:17

But Daniel replied to the king, "Keep your gifts, and give your rewards to someone else! However, I will read the writing for the king and make known its interpretation.

Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured

Revelation 20:4

Then I saw thrones and seated on them were those who had been given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of the testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. These had not worshiped the beast or his image and had refused to receive his mark on their forehead or hand. 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 for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also 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

The one who reaps receives pay and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that the one who sows and the one who reaps can 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

My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.

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 throw themselves to the ground before the one who sits on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever, and they offer their crowns before his 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 gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, I tell you the truth, he will never 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 more in this age -- and in the age to come, eternal life."

Topics on Reward

Heavenly Rewards

1 Corinthians 3:11-14

For no one can lay any foundation other than what is being laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Reward, Divine

Romans 4:4-5

Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.

Reward, For God's People

1 Corinthians 3:12-15

If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

Rewards Of Ritual

Isaiah 1:11

"Of what importance to me are your many sacrifices?" says the Lord. "I am stuffed with burnt sacrifices of rams and the fat from steers. The blood of bulls, lambs, and goats I do not want.

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