20 Best Bible Verses for Pastor Appreciation

The best way to show your pastor or minister thanks for their guidance is with some form of pastor appreciation. Whether this is card with written words of gratitude or tangible item, here is a look at some of the best Bible verses for pastor appreciation to note.

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” | Deuteronomy 28:2

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,” | Ephesians 4:11 

“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” | Jeremiah 3:15

“As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.” | 2 Corinthians 9:13-14

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” | Matthew 6:33

“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” | Jeremiah 33:3

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” | 2 Timothy 2:15

“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you…” | Romans 1:8

“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” | Esther 4:14

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation…” | Isaiah 52:7

“If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.” | Deuteronomy 30:16 

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” | 1 Timothy 5:17 

“May the Lord be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love!” | 2 Samuel 2:6a

“May the Lord show you kindness, as you have shown kindness…” | Ruth 1:8

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” | Hebrews 13:17

“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” | 2 Timothy 4:2

“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” | Hebrews 13:7

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” | Numbers 6:24-26

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” | Psalm 37:23

“We give thanks to God always for you… making mention of you in our prayers;” | 1 Thessalonians 1:2

Author Bio
Natalie Regoli is a child of God, devoted wife, and mother of two boys. She has a Master's Degree in Law from The University of Texas. Natalie has been published in several national journals and has been practicing law for 18 years.