Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Compensation?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Compensation in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about compensation. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

12
Total Verses
6
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Compensation

  1. 1
    Exodus 21:30
    If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 21:32
    If the ox shall push a manservant or a maidservant; he shall give unto their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 21:34
    The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 22:1
    If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat
    KJV
  5. 5
    Leviticus 6:4
    Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Isaiah 40:31
    But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change
    KJV
  7. 7
    Luke 1:37
    For with God nothing shall be impossible.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Luke 10:7
    And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Galatians 6:9
    And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Philippians 4:13
    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Compensation? (6 Verses)

If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
If the ox shall push a manservant or a maidservant; he shall give unto their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.
The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.
If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. or a sheep: or, or a goat
Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Compensation? (6 Verses)

For with God nothing shall be impossible.
And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Compensation

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about compensation. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about compensation and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about compensation is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on compensation needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about compensation with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about compensation, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Compensation?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about compensation?
Explore what the Bible says about compensation. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 12 key verses about compensation spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about compensation are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about compensation compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about compensation?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about compensation is Exodus 21:30 — "If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him."
Where in the Bible does it talk about compensation?
Compensation is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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