rewards in heaven
What does the Bible say about rewards in heaven? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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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.
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.
12be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
12“Behold, I am approaching quickly! And my repayment is with me, to render to each one according to his works.
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.
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.’
10You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. And you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life.
33Sell what you possess, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure that will not fall short, in heaven, where no thief approaches, and no moth corrupts. 34For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
8Now he who plants, and he who waters, are one. But each shall receive his proper reward, according to his labors.
4so that your almsgiving may be in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will repay you.
9But this is just as it has been written: “The eye has not seen, and the ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love him.”
6But you, when you pray, enter into your room, and having shut the door, pray to your Father in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will repay you.