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What Does the Bible Say About Penny?
23 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Penny in the Bible
What does the Bible say about penny? Browse 8 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Penny
- 1Matthew 18:28
“But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. pence: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents”
KJV - 2Matthew 20:2
“And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. penny: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents”
KJV - 3Matthew 20:3
“And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,”
KJV - 4Matthew 20:4
“And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.”
KJV - 5
- 6Matthew 20:6
“And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?”
KJV - 7Matthew 20:7
“They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.”
KJV - 8Matthew 20:8
“So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.”
KJV - 9Matthew 20:9
“And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.”
KJV - 10Matthew 20:10
“But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.”
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New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Penny? (23 Verses)
“But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. pence: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents”
“And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. penny: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents”
“And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,”
“And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.”
“Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.”
“And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?”
“They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.”
“So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.”
“And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.”
“But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.”
“And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,”
“Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. have wrought: or, have continued one hour only”
“But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?”
“Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.”
“Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. penny: in value seven pence halfpenny”
“And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? superscription: or, inscription”
“They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.”
“He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? pennyworth: the Roman penny is sevenpence halfpenny”
“Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. penny: valuing of our money seven pence halfpenny”
“For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.”
“There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.”
“And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again , I will repay thee.”
“Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Penny
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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 penny. 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 penny 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 penny 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 penny needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about penny 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 penny, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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