Psalm 116:12

What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?

Cross-reference

Psalm 103:2 Parallel

In Psalm 103:2, the psalmist commands blessing and not forgetting God's benefits — directly parallel to the question of rendering for benefits.

Psalm 26:7 Parallel

Psalm 26:7 speaks of proclaiming praise and telling God's deeds — a direct answer to 'what shall I return?'

Psalm 50:14 Parallel

Psalm 50:14 commands to sacrifice thank offerings and fulfill vows — exactly the kind of response the psalmist seeks.

Psalm 107:22 instructs to sacrifice thank offerings and tell of God's works with joy — a clear parallel to the psalmist's inquiry.

Psalm 43:4 Parallel

Psalm 43:4 expresses going to the altar with praise — a specific act of worship that fulfills the psalmist's desire to give back.

Psalm 109:30 declares extolling the Lord with praise in the congregation — a way to return thanks for benefits.

Romans 12:1 Parallel

In Romans 12:1, Paul answers: present your bodies as a living sacrifice — the NT fulfillment of rendering for God's mercies.

In 2 Corinthians 5:15, Christ died so we live for Him — a direct answer: render your life to the One who died for you.

2 Chronicles 32:25 describes Hezekiah's pride and failure to respond to kindness — a stark contrast to the psalmist's desire to return thanks.

Luke 17:15 Parallel

Luke 17:15 shows the healed leper returning to give thanks — a clear example of rendering praise for God's benefit.

In 1 Corinthians 6:20, believers are to glorify God in their body because they were bought — a specific response to God's benefits.