100+ Biblical Quotes About Stewardship for Inspiration & Wisdom

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.’” – Matthew 25:23

“For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property.” – Matthew 25:14

“He who had received five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more.” – Matthew 25:16

“He also who had the two talents made two talents more.” – Matthew 25:17

“Then he who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man…’” – Matthew 25:24

“You ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest.” – Matthew 25:27

“Take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents.” – Matthew 25:28

“For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance.” – Matthew 25:29

“But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” – Matthew 25:29

“Enter into the joy of your master.” – Matthew 25:23

“So when the master of that servant came and settled accounts with them.” – Matthew 25:19

“Let each one use whatever gift he has received to serve others, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion…’” – Genesis 1:26

“God blessed them and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it.’” – Genesis 1:28

“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” – Psalm 24:1

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” – Genesis 8:22

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” – Psalm 19:1

“Bring forth fruit in season and their leaves do not wither.” – Psalm 1:3

“The land shall not be sold in perpetuity, for the land is mine.” – Leviticus 25:23

“Six years you shall sow your land and gather in its yield, but the seventh year you shall let it rest.” – Exodus 23:10–11

“A righteous man regards the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.” – Proverbs 12:10

“I will make a covenant between me and you and every living creature.” – Genesis 9:15

“All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” – John 1:3

“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” – Romans 8:19

“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.” – Proverbs 3:9

“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” – Proverbs 22:7

“Charge them that are rich in this present world… to be rich in good works.” – 1 Timothy 6:17–18

“Give, and it will be given to you… good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over.” – Luke 6:38

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy.” – Matthew 6:19

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

“It is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.” – 1 Corinthians 4:2

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” – Luke 16:10

“Make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into eternal dwellings.” – Luke 16:9

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7

“The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” – Proverbs 10:22

“You cannot serve God and money.” – Matthew 6:24

“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time.” – Ephesians 5:15–16

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1

“My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors.” – Psalm 31:15

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God!” – Psalm 143:10

“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.” – Colossians 4:5

“The end of all things is near; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for prayer.” – 1 Peter 4:7

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” – Ephesians 5:16 (KJV)

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24

“In your light do we see light.” – Psalm 36:9

“Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” – Psalm 90:14

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” – Romans 12:6

“To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge.” – 1 Corinthians 12:8

“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us…” – Romans 12:6 (NKJV)

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” – 1 Corinthians 12:7

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… teaching and admonishing one another.” – Colossians 3:16

“Strive to excel in building up the church.” – 1 Corinthians 14:12

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.” – Ephesians 4:15

“Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.” – Romans 12:11

“Let each person be fully convinced in his own mind.” – Romans 14:5

“Entrust the gospel to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31

“Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” – John 13:34

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil… live peaceably with all.” – Romans 12:17–18

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up.” – Ephesians 4:29

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32

“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance.” – Colossians 3:13

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” – Hebrews 10:24

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” – Psalm 133:1

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and glorify your Father.” – Matthew 5:16

“Whoever would be great among you must be your servant.” – Matthew 20:26

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:26

“Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.” – 1 Peter 5:3

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor.” – 1 Timothy 5:17

“Fools give full vent to their anger, but the wise hold it back.” – Proverbs 29:11

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1

“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you… they may see your good deeds.” – 1 Peter 2:12

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” – Ephesians 5:19

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.” – Colossians 4:6

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.” – 2 Timothy 3:16

“Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” – Matthew 4:4

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” – Isaiah 40:8

“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.” – 2 Timothy 4:2

“These words, which I command you today, shall be in your heart.” – Deuteronomy 6:6

“Take every thought captive to obey Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” – John 17:17

“Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” – Romans 10:17

“Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation.” – 1 Peter 2:2

“The entrance of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” – Psalm 119:130

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice.” – Romans 12:1

“Honor God in your body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:20

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health.” – 3 John 1:2

“The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord.” – Proverbs 20:27

“Train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way.” – 1 Timothy 4:8

“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30

“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22

“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” – Psalm 16:8

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

“Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys.” – Matthew 6:20

“What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” – Mark 8:36

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” – Ephesians 2:10

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7

“For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” – Colossians 3:2

“For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.” – Hebrews 13:14

“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me.” – Revelation 22:12

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 5:10

“Store up treasures in heaven, where they will never become worthless.” – Matthew 6:20 (NLV)

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” – Hebrews 13:5

“The world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” – 1 John 2:17