Found primarily in Matthew and Luke, but also used in Mark, Acts, Romans, First Corinthians, First Thessalonians, First Timothy, Second Timothy, Hebrews, First Peter and Revelation, the Greek verb “apodidomi” is used 48 times in the New Testament. It meant “give,” “sold,” “rewarded,” “yielded,” “paid,” and “fulfill.”
Jesus said God is able to “openly” reward people (Mt. 6:4, 6, 18, KJV). Men shall “give account” when they one day appear before the Lord (Mt. 12:36) and people will be “rewarded” for their works (Mt. 16:27). We are to “render” what is right to civil government (Mk.
12:17). Joseph was “sold” (Acts 7:9). A husband is to “render” to his wife what is due her (1 Cor. 7:3). Saved people are forbidden from “rendering” to evil people what they deserve (1 Thess. 5:15).