True reward comes from aligning your actions with God’s purpose. The Bible teaches that genuine fulfillment arises when you serve others and live with integrity. Earthly gains are temporary, but spiritual rewards endure. By trusting in God’s plan, you find lasting peace and purpose.
Below is our full list of bible verses on reward (King James Version – KJV) provided in ranked order.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Reward
Colossians 3:23-24
“23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
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Hebrews 11:6
“6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
Related Themes: Faith Pleasing God Greatness Healing Life
Galatians 6:9
“9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Related Themes: Patience Frustration Reaping Perseverance Quitting
Revelation 22:12
“12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
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James 1:12
“12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
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Luke 12:33-34
“33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
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Psalm 37:4
“4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
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1 Timothy 6:17-19
“17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”
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Ephesians 6:8
“8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.”
Related Themes: Reaping What You Sow Reaping
1 Corinthians 3:12-15
“12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.”
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2 Corinthians 5:10
“10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”
Related Themes: Judging Others Personal Responsibility Reaping What You Sow Retribution Judgment
Matthew 16:27
“27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
Related Themes: Retribution
Hebrews 6:10
“10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
Related Themes: Serving Others Labor Benevolence Fairness Serving God
Jeremiah 17:10
“10 I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”
Related Themes: Reaping What You Sow Reaping Heart Accountability Destiny
Matthew 6:33
“33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Matthew 25:21
“21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Genesis 15:1
“1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
Related Themes: Prosperity Vision
Romans 6:23
“23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Related Themes: Life Hell Repentance Sin Omnipotence
Hebrews 13:16
“16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Related Themes: Strangers Sharing Sacrifice Charity Pleasing God
Luke 6:35
“35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”
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Matthew 6:6
“6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Related Themes: Prayer Omnipresence Omnipotence Solitude Reaping
1 Peter 5:4
“4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
Proverbs 11:18
“18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.”
Related Themes: Reaping Reaping What You Sow Deceit
Revelation 2:10
“10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Related Themes: Suffering Perseverance Persecution Fidelity Loyalty
Psalm 19:9-11
“9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
“58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Related Themes: Reaping Consistency Perseverance Diligence Motivation
John 3:16-17
“16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
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Isaiah 40:10
“10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.”
Related Themes: Omnipotence
Matthew 5:12
“12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
Related Themes: Persecution Suffering
Colossians 3:24
“24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.”
Related Themes: Laziness
