Bible Verses About Investing in Eternity

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

"That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."

"While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."

"For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting."

"And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

"And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, and in the world to come eternal life."

"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."

"And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations."

"Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."

"Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward."

What does the Bible say about investing in eternity?

Every day we make investments — with our time, money, energy, and attention. But Scripture challenges us to invest in what lasts forever. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 4:18. This page collects 10 KJV verses about investing in eternity, each quoted in full.

How can I invest in eternity?

By sharing the gospel, serving others, giving generously, raising children in faith, using your gifts for God's kingdom, and living with integrity. These are investments that produce eternal dividends.

What are heavenly treasures?

Heavenly treasures are the eternal rewards God gives for faithful service — not earned by works for salvation but rewarded for how we lived after being saved. They include crowns, responsibilities, and closeness to God.