rewards
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12Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.
23Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord, and not for men. 24For you know that you will receive from the Lord the repayment of an inheritance. Serve Christ the Lord.
27For the Son of man will arrive in the glory of his Father, with his Angels. And then he will repay each one according to his works.
21His lord said to him: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you have been faithful over a few things, I will appoint you over many things. Enter into the gladness of your lord.’
4Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart.
10For it is necessary for us to be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive the proper things of the body, according to his behavior, whether it was good or evil.
4And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.
12“Behold, I am approaching quickly! And my repayment is with me, to render to each one according to his works.
6But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.
12But if anyone builds upon this foundation, whether gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or stubble, 13each one’s work shall be made manifest. For the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it will be revealed by fire. And this fire will test each one’s work, as to what kind it is. 14If anyone’s work, which he has built upon it, remains, then he will receive a reward. 15If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer its loss, but he himself will still be saved, but only as through fire.
5And so, do not choose to judge before the time, until the Lord returns. He will illuminate the hidden things of the darkness, and he will make manifest the decisions of hearts. And then each one shall have praise from God.
8As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon.