Bible Verses about 'Pay'

For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are… Romans 13:6

For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, busy with this very thing. Romans 13:6	Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. honesty money greed
When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow. Ecclesiastes 5:4	When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. promises reliability obedience

The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Deliverance belongs to the Lord! Jonah 2:9	But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the Lord alone. salvation gratitude sacrifice
Pay to all what is due them—taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. Romans 13:7	Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. honesty money awe
Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. Matthew 10:8	Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! healing giving receiving
My child, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. Proverbs 4:20-21	My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart. listening Word of God heart
The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. mind safety protection
Do not be like your ancestors, to whom the former prophets proclaimed, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, Return from your evil ways and from your evil deeds.” But they did not hear or heed me, says the Lord. Zechariah 1:4	Don’t be like your ancestors who would not listen or pay attention when the earlier prophets said to them, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.’ conversion evil listening
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” Matthew 2:1-2	Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” christmas worship
For he will repay according to each one's deeds. Romans 2:6	He will judge everyone according to what they have done. righteousness reward
Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. Proverbs 13:8	The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. money materialism fear
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! Psalm 130:1-2	From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer. listening dependence mercy
Why do you see the speck in your neighbor's eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Matthew 7:3	And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? sin judgment
See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. blameless righteousness evil
If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God, and do what is right in his sight, and give heed to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will not bring upon you any of the diseases that I brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you. Exodus 15:26	If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you. listening sickness healing
Take words with you and return to the Lord; say to him, “Take away all guilt; accept that which is good, and we will offer the fruit of our lips.” Hosea 14:2	Bring your confessions, and return to the Lord. Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises.” conversion forgiveness
Husbands, in the same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying honor to the woman as the weaker sex, since they too are also heirs of the gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7	In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. marriage prayer grace
I the Lord am your God; follow my statutes, and be careful to observe my ordinances, and hallow my sabbaths that they may be a sign between me and you, so that you may know that I the Lord am your God. Ezekiel 20:19-20	‘I am the Lord your God,’ I told them. ‘Follow my decrees, pay attention to my regulations, and keep my Sabbath days holy, for they are a sign to remind you that I am the Lord your God.’ law obedience sabbath
Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. speaking blessing calling
Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the Lord. Proverbs 16:20	Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. trust blessing listening