36 Bible Verses about Reward
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because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
so that your gift may be in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
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."
But as for you, be strong and don't get discouraged, for your work will be rewarded."
(Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done!
The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward.
What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel I may offer the gospel free of charge, and so not make full use of my rights in the gospel.
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.
Thus whenever you do charitable giving, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in synagogues and on streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth, they have their reward.
Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.
"Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
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.
But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
"Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors do the same, don't they?
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.
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram! I am your shield and the one who will reward you in great abundance."
Now without faith it is impossible to please him, for the one who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
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!"
For the scripture says, "Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The worker deserves his pay."
Watch out, so that you do not lose the things we have worked for, but receive a full reward.
Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.
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Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
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.
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.
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.
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!"
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!"
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
And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) -- if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.
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.
He regarded abuse suffered for Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for his eyes were fixed on the reward.
Reward » For spiritual service » The good of all nations
but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek.
The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.
Reward » For spiritual service » All ranks and stations
because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
Reward » For spiritual service » The benevolent
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
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
Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Reaping according to the amount of seed sown
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
The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Assigned by the lord
(Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done!
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Cast at jesus' feet
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
Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day -- and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » At the coming of Christ
For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.
Reward » For spiritual service » The faithful stewards
His master answered, 'Well done, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master.'
Reward » For spiritual service » Humble servants
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
But the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavenly expanse. And those bringing many to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever.
Reward » For spiritual service » The soul-winners
But the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavenly expanse. And those bringing many to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever.
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of life
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Even in the present life
who will not receive many times more in this age -- and in the age to come, eternal life."
Topics on Reward
Diligence, Rewards Of
Proverbs 10:4The one who is lazy becomes poor, but the one who works diligently becomes wealthy.
Heavenly Rewards
1 Corinthians 3:11-14For no one can lay any foundation other than what is being laid, which is Jesus Christ.
No Reward
Matthew 6:1"Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.
Reward For Works
Psalm 62:12and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.
Reward, Divine
Romans 4:4-5Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.
Reward, For God's People
1 Corinthians 3:12-15If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,
Reward, Human
Colossians 4:1Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.
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.