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Reward of Saints, the

The reward of saints refers to the eternal blessings and inheritance promised by God to believers who faithfully follow Christ. These rewards include both the presence of God and specific commendations based on faithful service.

Overview

Scripture teaches that God rewards the faith and obedience of His people with eternal treasures that far exceed earthly suffering. These rewards are not earned by works alone but flow from God's grace to those who persevere in faith and service. The promise of reward motivates believers to endure hardship and remain faithful to Christ.

Key Scriptures

"Now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12, NIV).

"And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away" (1 Peter 5:4, NIV).

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him" (James 1:12, NIV).

Application

Fix your hope on Christ's promised rewards to strengthen your resolve to serve faithfully and endure trials with eternal perspective.

✦ Scripture References 40 references
Hebrews 11:10 1 Peter 5:4 James 1:12 Revelation 2:10 2 Timothy 4:8 2 Corinthians 5:1 Matthew 25:34 Luke 22:29 Hebrews 12:28 Hebrews 10:34 2 Corinthians 4:17 1 Corinthians 9:25 Colossians 3:24 2 John 1:8 Psalms 17:15 Matthew 5:8 Revelation 22:4 John 17:24 Romans 8:17 Romans 8:18 Philippians 3:21 Colossians 3:4 1 John 3:2 John 12:26 John 14:3 Philippians 1:23 1 Thessalonians 4:17 2 John 1:8 2 Corinthians 4:16 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:18 Hebrews 11:26 Matthew 25:21 Hebrews 12:2 Luke 18:30 John 6:40 John 17:2 John 17:3 Romans 2:7 Romans 6:23
✦ Topical Scripture Breakdown 99 verses
A city which had foundation
Hebrews 11:10
A crown of glory
1 Peter 5:4
A crown of life
James 1:12 Revelation 2:10
A crown of righteousness
2 Timothy 4:8
A house eternal in the heavens
2 Corinthians 5:1
A kingdom
Luke 22:29 Matthew 25:34
A kingdom immovable
Hebrews 12:28
An enduring substance
Hebrews 10:34
An eternal weight of glory
2 Corinthians 4:17
An incorruptible crown
1 Corinthians 9:25
As servants of Christ
Colossians 3:24
Be careful not to lose
2 John 1:8
Beholding the face of God
Matthew 5:8 Psalms 17:15 Revelation 22:4
Beholding the glory of Christ
John 17:24
Being glorified with Christ
1 John 3:2 Colossians 3:4 Philippians 3:21 Romans 8:17 Romans 8:18
Being with Christ
1 Thessalonians 4:17 John 12:26 John 14:3 Philippians 1:23
Diligence
2 John 1:8
Enduring suffering for Christ
2 Corinthians 4:16 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 4:18 Hebrews 11:26
Entering into the joy of the Lord
Hebrews 12:2 Matthew 25:21
Everlasting life
1 John 5:11 John 6:40 John 17:2 John 17:3 Luke 18:30 Romans 2:7 Romans 6:23
Everlasting light
Isaiah 60:19
Faithfulness to death
Revelation 2:10
Fulness of joy
Psalms 16:11
Hope of, a cause of rejoicing
Romans 5:2
Inheritance eternal
Hebrews 9:15
Inheritance incorruptible
1 Peter 1:4
Inheritance of all things
Revelation 21:7
Inheritance with saints in light
Acts 20:32 Acts 26:18 Colossians 1:12
Is from God
Colossians 3:24 Hebrews 11:6 Romans 2:7
Is full
2 John 1:8
Is great
Hebrews 10:35 Luke 6:35 Matthew 5:12
Is inestimable
1 Corinthians 2:9 Isaiah 64:4
Is of God's good pleasure
Luke 12:32 Matthew 20:14 Matthew 20:15
Is of grace, through faith alone
Romans 4:4 Romans 4:5 Romans 4:16 Romans 11:6
Is satisfying
Psalms 17:15
Is sure
Proverbs 11:18
Joint heirship with Christ
Romans 8:17
Not on account of their merits
Romans 4:4 Romans 4:5
Prepared by Christ
John 14:2
Prepared by God
Hebrews 11:16
Present afflictions not to be compared with
2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 8:18
Pressing forward
Philippians 3:14
Reigning for ever and ever
Revelation 22:5
Reigning with Christ
2 Timothy 2:12 Revelation 3:21 Revelation 5:10 Revelation 20:4
Rest
Hebrews 4:9 Revelation 14:13
Saints may feel confident of
2 Corinthians 5:1 2 Timothy 4:8 Isaiah 25:8 Isaiah 25:9 Psalms 73:24
Shall be given at the second coming of Christ
Matthew 16:27 Revelation 22:12
Shining as the stars
Daniel 12:3
Sitting in judgment with Christ
1 Corinthians 6:2 Daniel 7:22 Luke 22:30 Matthew 19:28
The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
Philippians 3:14
Treasure in heaven
Luke 12:33 Matthew 19:21
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