Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Debts?
5 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Debts in the Bible
What does the Bible say about debts? Browse 5 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 5 Verses About Debts
- 1Proverbs 22:7
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
KJV - 2Proverbs 22:26
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”
KJV - 3Romans 13:7
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
KJV - 4Romans 13:8
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
KJV - 5Philippians 4:19
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
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Subtopics of Debts
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Debts? (2 Verses)
“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender . the lender: Heb. the man that lendeth”
“Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Debts? (3 Verses)
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Debts
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about debts. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about debts 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 debts 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 debts needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about debts 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 debts, 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 Debts?
You have studied 5 verses about debts. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.