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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Pension</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/pension.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/pension.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Pension</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/p/pens.htm" title="Pens">◄</a> Pension <a href="/topical/naves/p/pension_of_levites.htm" title="Pension of Levites">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>A pension, in contemporary terms, refers to a regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund to which that person or their employer has contributed during their working life. While the Bible does not explicitly mention pensions as understood today, it does provide principles and teachings related to provision, care for the elderly, and financial stewardship that can be applied to the concept of pensions.<br><br><b>Biblical Principles of Provision and Stewardship</b><br><br>The Bible emphasizes the importance of providing for one's family and planning for the future. In <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a> , it is written, "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This verse underscores the responsibility of individuals to ensure the well-being of their family members, which can be extended to the idea of preparing for retirement through savings or pensions.<br><br><b>Care for the Elderly</b><br><br>Scripture places a strong emphasis on honoring and caring for the elderly. <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a> states, "You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD." This respect and care for the elderly can be seen as a communal responsibility, which in modern times can translate into systems like pensions that support individuals in their later years.<br><br><b>The Example of Joseph</b><br><br>The account of Joseph in Egypt provides an example of wise financial planning and provision. During the years of plenty, Joseph stored up grain to prepare for the years of famine (<a href="/genesis/41-34.htm">Genesis 41:34-36</a>). This act of foresight and stewardship ensured the survival of many, including his own family. Similarly, contributing to a pension plan can be seen as a form of prudent planning for future needs.<br><br><b>Generosity and Support within the Community</b><br><br>The early church demonstrated a model of communal support and generosity. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a> describes how "there were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need." This spirit of sharing and support reflects the biblical principle of caring for one another, which can be related to the concept of pensions as a means of supporting those who are no longer able to work.<br><br><b>Trust in God's Provision</b><br><br>While planning and saving for the future is wise, the Bible also teaches believers to trust in God's provision. <a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a> encourages, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This passage reminds Christians that while they should be responsible stewards, their ultimate trust should be in God's provision.<br><br>In summary, while the Bible does not directly address pensions, it provides a framework of principles regarding provision, care for the elderly, financial stewardship, and trust in God that can inform a Christian understanding of pensions.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A stated allowance to a person in consideration of past services; payment made to one retired from service, on account of age, disability, or other cause; especially, a regular stipend paid by a government to retired public officers, disabled soldiers, the families of soldiers killed in service, or to meritorious authors, or the like.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A payment; a tribute; something paid or given.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A certain sum of money paid to a clergyman in lieu of tithes.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A boarding house or boarding school in France, Belgium, Switzerland, etc.<p>5. (<I>v. t.</I>) To grant a pension to; to pay a regular stipend to; in consideration of service already performed; -- sometimes followed by off; as, to pension off a servant.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">PENSION</span><p>pen'-shun (1 Esdras 4:56, the King James Version "and he commanded to give to all that kept the city pensions and wages"; kleros, "allotted portion," usually (here certainly) of lands (the Revised Version (British and American) "lands")): Literally it means simply "payment," and the King James Version seems to have used the word in order to avoid any specialization of kleros. There is no reference to payment for past services.<br><br>See <a href="../l/lot.htm">LOT</a>.<p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/title_page.htm"><span class="l">The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA</span></a> <br><b>...</b> FOR USE BY THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United<br> States of America IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1916 THE CHURCH <b>PENSION</b> FUND NEW <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/the hymnal of the protestant episcopal church in the usa/title page.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cole/trials_and_triumphs_of_faith/chapter_iv_events_during_the.htm"><span class="l">Events During the War</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Shortly after this I got a postal card from my brother at home, saying that he had<br> news from Washington, that Mother had been granted a <b>pension</b> because of my <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cole/trials and triumphs of faith/chapter iv events during the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/the_life_of_william_carey/chapter_i_careys_college.htm"><span class="l">Carey's College</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to Parliament about the time that the great missionary died, praying that they might<br> not be doomed to starvation by being deprived of a crown <b>pension</b> of L80 a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../smith/the life of william carey/chapter i careys college.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wilmot-buxton/the_life_of_duty_a_years_plain_sermons_v_2/sermon_lix_thankful_service.htm"><span class="l">Thankful Service.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The thought should be, "What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits?".<br> If a man does the state some great service we give him a <b>pension</b>, or a statue. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon lix thankful service.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/chapter_8_in_the_course.htm"><span class="l">In the Course of this Crude Study we Shall have to Touch on what <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> end in a police-court. If he smashes a window he can pay for it; if he smashes<br> a man he can <b>pension</b> him. He can (like the millionaire <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 8 in the course.htm</font><p><a href="/library/howie/biographia_scoticana_scots_worthies/the_life_of_mr_patrick_2.htm"><span class="l">The Life of Mr. Patrick Simpson.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A bishopric was offered him, and an yearly <b>pension</b> besides from the king, in order<br> to bring him into his designs, but he positively refused all, saying, That <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr patrick 2.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_life_of_flavius_josephus/section_76_but_when_titus.htm"><span class="l">But when Titus had Composed the Troubles in Judea...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He also honored me with the privilege of a Roman citizen, and gave me an annual<br> <b>pension</b>; and continued to respect me to the end of his life, without any <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 76 but when titus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/winkworth/christian_singers_of_germany/friedrich_gottlieb_klopstock.htm"><span class="l">Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It was in 1751 that Count Bernstorff, then prime minister to the King of Denmark,<br> invited him to reside at Copenhagen, and offered him a <b>pension</b>, which should <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../winkworth/christian singers of germany/friedrich gottlieb klopstock.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/joseph_priestly.htm"><span class="l">Joseph Priestly.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and theological studies, and published various works; and when, at last, he separated<br> from his noble patron, he retired with an annual <b>pension</b> of one hundred <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/hayward/the book of religions/joseph priestly.htm</font><p><a href="/library/nutter/hymn_writers_of_the_church/montgomery.htm"><span class="l">Montgomery</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From 1833 till his death he received a royal <b>pension</b> of two hundred pounds a year.<br> He died quietly in his sleep on April 30, 1854, at his home, in Sheffield. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/nutter/hymn writers of the church/montgomery.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/pension.htm"><span class="l"><b>Pension</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (vt) To grant a <b>pension</b> to; to pay a regular stipend to; in consideration of<br> service already performed; -- sometimes followed by off; as, to <b>pension</b> off a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pension.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pens.htm"><span class="l">Pens (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pens.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rate.htm"><span class="l">Rate (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 13. (vt) To settle the relative scale, rank, position, amount, value, or quality<br> of; as, to rate a ship; to rate a seaman; to rate a <b>pension</b>. 14. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rate.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pent.htm"><span class="l">Pent (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pent.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/John-Foxe.html">Who was John Foxe? What is Foxe's Book of Martyrs? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Flavius-Josephus.html">Who was Flavius Josephus? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/pension.htm">Pension: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/pension.htm">Pension</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/pension_of_levites.htm">Pension of Levites</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pens.htm">Pens (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rate.htm">Rate (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pent.htm">Pent (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/p/pens.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Pens"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Pens" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/p/pension_of_levites.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Pension of Levites"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Pension of Levites" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>