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For I have set an example for you, so that you should do as I have done for you.
[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.
Do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are [so] young, but you should be an example to those who believe [in Christ] in your speech, in your conduct, in your love, in your faith [and] in your purity.
In everything [you do], you should show that you are a [proper] example of doing good deeds. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
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Abasement » Examples of » Sennacherib
Abasement » Examples of » Nineveh
Abasement » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Abasement » Examples of » Belshazzar
Abasement » Examples of » Pharaoh
Abasement » Examples of » Haman
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews would not eat anything unless they first scrubbed their hands [i.e., up to the wrists] in accordance with the [long-established] tradition of the Jewish elders).
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
But, when the ruling angel Michael disputed with the devil over [the final disposal of] the body of Moses, [even] he did not dare to bring derogatory charges against him [i.e., the devil], but said, "May the Lord rebuke you." [Note: Some suggest that this account appeared in an apocryphal book, possibly "The Assumption of Moses"].
while [those] angels, who are greater in strength and power than they, refuse to speak against such authorities, in condemnation, before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
for Demas loved this world and [so] has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
The power of the Lord was upon their efforts so that a large number of people who believed [the message] turned to the Lord [in faithful obedience].
Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.
Great crowds of people joined together in accepting Philip's message when they heard and saw the [miraculous] signs he was able to perform.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did the immersion of John come from? From heaven or from men?" And they discussed this among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'from heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe his message?'
Then some tax collectors came to him to be immersed and asked him, "Teacher, what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?"
John [the Immerser] was also immersing people in Aenon, near Salem [Note: These locations are thought to have been in northeastern Judea, near the Jordan River], because there was a lot of water there; so people were coming to be immersed.
You yourselves know [all this, and] how this message was proclaimed throughout Judea, having begun from Galilee after the preaching of the immersion [taught and practiced] by John.
and people were immersed by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it happened when all the people had been immersed [by John], that Jesus was also immersed [by him]. And while Jesus was praying, heaven was opened
Jesus then came from [the province of] Galilee to be immersed by John in the Jordan River.
And it happened at that time that Jesus went from Nazareth, in Galilee [i.e., south to Judea], where He was immersed by John in the Jordan River.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ].
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all of his family became believers in the Lord. [And] many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul's message] believed [in the Lord] and were immersed [into Christ].
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
So, the eunuch ordered the chariot to be stopped; then both Philip and the [Ethiopian] eunuch went down into the water and Philip immersed the eunuch [into Christ].
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
When people believed the good news about God's kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, which Philip was preaching, both men and women were immersed [in water].
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And suddenly, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes and his sight was [immediately] restored. So, he got up and was immersed [See 22:16];
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
Then the neighbors, who had seen the man begging previously, said, "Is not this the man who [used to] sit there and beg?"
[On their way] they met a certain man who had been crippled from birth. Every day he had been carried [by friends] and placed at the "Beautiful Gate" [as it was called] of the Temple [enclosure] where he begged for money from those entering the Temple.
Then they [i.e., Jesus and the twelve apostles] came to Jericho [Note: This was a town about
And a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was full of sores, was laid at the rich man's doorway.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To solomon
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah prospered
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To david
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To job
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To asa
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jacob
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jotham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To obed-edom
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the israelites » In egypt
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To abraham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To noah, at the time of the flood
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
Now when these men saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and perceived that they were uneducated and [even] ignorant men, they were quite surprised; then they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.
And after they had prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and these disciples were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and they were able to speak the message of God with boldness.
preaching boldly in the name of the Lord [and] speaking and arguing with the Greek-[speaking] Jews, but they were out to kill him.
Paul and Barnabas remained there a long time and spoke [the message] boldly for [or, in the power of] the Lord who gave His approval to the message of unearned favor by allowing [miraculous] signs and wonders to be performed by them.
Bribery » Examples of
And when they had assembled with the [Jewish] elders and conferred with them, they offered large sums of money to the soldiers,
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ].
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The natives [there] showed us uncommon kindness. It had begun to rain and was [getting] cold, so they built a fire and made us feel welcome.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness that I long to see you with the [same] affection that Christ Jesus has [for you].
What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.
They risked their own lives for me, so not only I, but also all the Gentile churches [i.e., people converted from among the Gentiles] are grateful to them [for this].
So, I will most gladly spend [all I have], and [even] spend myself for the sake of your souls. If I love you so much, should you love me less [than that]?
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Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
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Catholicity » Examples of
"Who can keep these people [i.e., Cornelius' household] from being immersed in water now that they have received the Holy Spirit just like we [apostles] have?" [See 2:4].
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had responded to the message of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
So, when the apostles and the brothers from Judea heard these things, they stopped arguing [See verse 2] and gave honor to God, saying, "[This means] that God has permitted the Gentiles also [as well as the Jews] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] so they, too, could have [the promise of never ending] life."
So, my advice is not to make it difficult for those who turn to God from among the Gentiles,
I have a debt to pay [i.e., an obligation to preach] to Greeks and heathens; to the educated and to the ignorant.
Cleanliness » Examples of
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews would not eat anything unless they first scrubbed their hands [i.e., up to the wrists] in accordance with the [long-established] tradition of the Jewish elders).
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers.
And the believers of Jewish descent, who had come with Peter, were amazed [when they saw] that the gift of the Holy Spirit had [now] been poured out on the Gentiles also.
When the Jews resisted [Paul's efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them "Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only]."
Then the seventh angel sounded its trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord [i.e., God] and of His Christ, and He will rule forever and ever."
Now the apostles and the [other] brothers in Judea heard that the Gentiles had responded to the message of God.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
Then the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you. I do not deserve to be called your son.'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
Immediately the rooster crowed for the second time and Peter was reminded of the words of Jesus, who had said to him, "You will deny [knowing] me three times before the rooster crows twice." And as he thought about this, he cried.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
Then while he was seated in Pilate's courtroom of justice, Pilate's wife sent [word] to him, saying, "You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today." [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Then while he was seated in Pilate's courtroom of justice, Pilate's wife sent [word] to him, saying, "You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today." [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By [having] faith, Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born because they saw that he was a handsome child, and they were not afraid of the king's decree [to destroy all male Hebrew children].
You people are unbending and unrepentant in your hearts and [unwilling to listen with] your ears. You are always resisting [the desires of] the Holy Spirit just like your forefathers did.
Then Pilate said to Him, "Are you not going to speak to me? Do you not know that I have the authority to release you or to crucify you?" Jesus answered him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it were given to you from above [i.e., from God]. So, the person who turned me over to you is guilty of a worse sin."
By [having] faith, he left Egypt, not being afraid of the king's anger, for he endured [all the rigors of wandering in the desert] because he could see the invisible God.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
For John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to be married to her."
Courage » Examples of » Caleb
Courage » Examples of » The three captives
Courage » Examples of » Jonathan
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Cruelty » Examples of
After receiving these orders, the jailor threw them into the maximum security cell and had their feet securely fastened in wooden restraints.
Cursing » Examples of
Then Peter began to curse and swear, "[I tell you], I do not know the man." And immediately a rooster crowed.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And they kept watching Him, [even] sending informants who pretended to be good [men], in order to get hold of something He said so they could turn Him over to the ruling authority of the governor.
Therefore, [all of] you, together with the Jewish Council, should notify the commander so that he will bring Paul [back] down to you, as though you wanted to consider his case further. Then we will be ready to kill him, [even] before he comes near [you]."
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that slave should think to himself, 'My master will not be back soon,' and then becomes physically abusive to his men and women servants, and eats and drinks and gets drunk,
For as you are eating, each one of you partakes of his own supper [ahead of the others], so that one person is [still] hungry while the other gets drunk.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
For when John the Immerser came, he did not eat bread or drink wine [on festive occasions] and you said, 'He is dominated by an evil spirit.'
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » Examples of » Elijah
Fasting » Examples of » -ezra
Fasting » Examples of » moses
Fasting » Examples of » Daniel
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
And when Paul and Barnabas had appointed elders [for the churches] in every congregation and had prayed and fasted [over these elders], they committed them to [the care of] the Lord, in whom they had come to trust.
As it was dawning, Paul urged the crew to eat something, saying, "You have been waiting for fourteen days [for the weather to break] and you have continued to fast [all that time], eating nothing [at all].
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
I fast [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons] twice a week and I give [to God's work] a tenth of everything I get.'
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River [i.e., where He had been immersed. See 3:21] and was led by the Holy Spirit [See Matt. 4:1] into the desert. During the forty days He was being put to the test by the devil, He did not eat anything; then after it was over He was [very] hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
Cornelius [then] said, "Four days ago, when I was at home, praying at the appointed hour (i.e., three o'clock in the afternoon) [See verse 3], suddenly a man in bright clothing appeared in front of me.
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
As these men were ministering to the Lord [i.e., this probably means worshiping] and fasting, the Holy Spirit said [to one of them by way of inspiration]: "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me, [commissioning them] to do the work for which I have called them." Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
So, Jesus went down to Nazareth with them and [continued] to obey them. And His mother kept all these things [stored up] in her heart.
Now standing near Jesus' cross were His mother; His mother's sister [i.e., Salome, the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:55; Mark 15:40]; Mary the wife of Clopas [i.e., the mother of James and Joseph. See Matt. 27:55]; and Mary, from Magdala. So, when Jesus saw His mother standing beside the disciple He loved [i.e., probably the apostle John], He said to her, "[My dear] woman, look, [here is] your son!"
Filial honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
Filial honour » Examples of » Elisha
Filial honour » Examples of » Joseph
Filial honour » Examples of » David
Filial honour » Examples of » Solomon
Forsaking God » Examples of
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers.
And the believers of Jewish descent, who had come with Peter, were amazed [when they saw] that the gift of the Holy Spirit had [now] been poured out on the Gentiles also.
When the Jews resisted [Paul's efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them "Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only]."
Then the seventh angel sounded its trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord [i.e., God] and of His Christ, and He will rule forever and ever."
Now the apostles and the [other] brothers in Judea heard that the Gentiles had responded to the message of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
O Lord, who will not fear [you] and honor your name, for only you are holy? [So], all the nations will come and worship in front of you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed."
"Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
so that the crowd marveled when they saw deaf-mutes talking, injured people healed, crippled people walking and blind people seeing. And they honored the God of the Israelites [for such great miracles].
God » Trust in » Examples of
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
For that reason we work hard and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, [and] especially of those who believe [in Christ].
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not [so] unjust as to forget the work you are doing and the love you have shown for Him, as you ministered to the saints [i.e., His holy people] and continue to minister [to them].
God » Mercy of » Examples of
God » Protection of » Examples of
God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
I know about your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. [I know] that you cannot tolerate wicked men and that you have tested those who call themselves apostles, but really are not, and found them to be liars.
Now at Joppa [Note: This was also a town on the west coast of Palestine, today called "Jaffa," and is now a part of Tel Aviv] there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (she was also called Dorcas, which means "Gazelle"). She practiced many good deeds and always gave money to poor people.
for [when] I was hungry, you fed me; [when] I was thirsty, you gave me [something] to drink; [when] I came [to you as] a stranger, you gave me a place to stay; when I was without adequate clothing, you gave me something to wear; [when] I was sick, you came to visit me; [when] I was in prison, you came to see me.'
We continually remember, in the presence of our God and Father, the work produced by your faith, the labor prompted by your love, and your endurance motivated by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child [i.e., Jesus] grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and God's favor was upon Him.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom; He grew up and [increased] in favor with God and men.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We ought to thank God for you always, brothers, since it is proper, because your faith is growing so much and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing more and more.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
So, the child [i.e., John] grew and became strong in [his] spirit and stayed in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the Israelites.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul was strengthened [spiritually] and proceeded to confound the Jews living [there] in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
After hearing the king they left and the star, which they had seen [while still] in the east, moved on ahead of them until it stopped over [the house] where the young child was staying. [See verse 11].
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And when He had looked around at them with righteous indignation, being grieved over their stubbornness, He said to the man, "Reach out your hand." And when he reached it out, his hand was restored [to normal use].
Later on Jesus showed Himself to the eleven apostles as they sat [i.e., reclined. See Matt. 23:6], eating a meal. He scolded them for their lack of faith and stubbornness because they refused to believe those who had seen Him [alive] after His resurrection.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
At that time people will turn you over [to the authorities] for persecution and will [even] kill you. And people from all countries will hate you for being loyal to me.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own people. But since you do not belong to the world, for I chose you out of it, that is why the world hates you.
You are blessed when men hate you and withdraw their fellowship from you and speak abusively about you and reject your name as evil, [all] for being loyal to the Son of man.
I have given them your word, and the world hated them because they do not belong to the world just as I do not belong to the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
"If the world hates you, then know that it has [already] hated me, [even] before it hated you.
But the experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees became furious and began discussing among themselves what they could do to Jesus.
But the citizens [of his newly acquired kingdom] hated him and sent a delegation after him [i.e., to the person who appointed the gentleman king over them], saying, 'We do not want this man to rule over us.'
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about its deeds, that they are evil.
This all happened so the Scripture, written in their law [Psa. 35:19], would be fulfilled, 'They hated me for no reason.'
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we [Christians] were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various kinds of [evil] desires and [sinful] pleasures. [We used to] live in malice and envy, hating people and being hated by them.
When daylight came, [a group of] Jews conspired together, agreeing under oath that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Examples of » Herodias
For John had said to Herod, "It is unlawful for you to marry your brother's wife." Now [because of this] Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but had not been able to.
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
When the Jews resisted [Paul's efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them "Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only]."
These people oppose the truth just like Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. They have corrupt minds and are worthless as far as the faith is concerned.
But [another] magician, named Elymas (which means "the magician") opposed them, trying to discourage the magistrate from hearing about the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If any person wants to serve me, he should become my follower; and wherever I am, my servant will be there also. If any person serves me, the Father will honor him.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
So, Jesus went down to Nazareth with them and [continued] to obey them. And His mother kept all these things [stored up] in her heart.
Now standing near Jesus' cross were His mother; His mother's sister [i.e., Salome, the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:55; Mark 15:40]; Mary the wife of Clopas [i.e., the mother of James and Joseph. See Matt. 27:55]; and Mary, from Magdala. So, when Jesus saw His mother standing beside the disciple He loved [i.e., probably the apostle John], He said to her, "[My dear] woman, look, [here is] your son!"
Honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
Honour » Examples of » Elisha
Honour » Examples of » Joseph
Honour » Examples of » David
Honour » Examples of » Solomon
Hope » Messianic » Examples of
Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
But she replied, "Yes, Lord, but even dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their owner's table."
He is the One who will follow my ministry; [and] I do not deserve to untie his sandal lace."
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
This saying is trustworthy and deserves to be fully accepted: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst of them all.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John tried to discourage Him [from being immersed], saying, "I should be immersed by you, and you are coming to me [for immersion]?"
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
But the military officer answered, "Sir, I do not deserve for you to come into my house; just say the word and [I know] my slave-boy will be healed.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
[Upon hearing this], the head priest Ananias ordered that those standing closest to Paul hit him on the mouth.
Insight » Examples of » The wise man
Insight » Examples of » Nehemiah
Insight » Examples of » David
Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Insight » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter began to speak. He said, "I perceive that God truly does not show favoritism toward anyone,
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
[This is the record of] the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave [Him] to show to His servants. [It contains] the things which were soon to happen, and Christ sent His angel [i.e., messenger] to inform His servant, [the apostle] John, [about them].
And they [i.e., the 144,000] were singing a new song in front of God's throne, and in front of the four living beings and the [twenty-four] elders. No one could learn [to sing] this song except the one hundred and forty-four thousand [See 7:4,9] who had been purchased from the earth.
All Scripture is inspired by God [Note: Literally, this word means "breathed out by God"] and is useful for teaching [truth], rebuking [wrongdoing], correcting [error] and for providing instruction [i.e., training] on how to live right,
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them, a man named Agabus, stood up and indicated by [the direction of] the Holy Spirit that there was going to be a severe worldwide famine, which [actually] took place during the time that Claudius ruled.
When he met with us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet [with it], and said, "The Holy Spirit has revealed [to me] that the man who owns this belt will be tied up like this by the Jews in Jerusalem and will be turned over to the Gentiles."
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I am astonished that you people are so quickly abandoning God [i.e., by rejecting His truth], who called you [to Himself] through the unearned favor bestowed [on us] by Christ. [You are turning] to a different "gospel,"
For, before certain [leaders] came from James [i.e., Jesus' brother, a leader of the Jerusalem church, See Acts 12:17; 15:13-22], he had eaten [a social meal] with some Gentiles. But when these men came, he abruptly discontinued this practice out of fear of the circumcised ones [i.e., out of concern for what the Jews would think of him].
But when the sun came up these tender sprouts were scorched and, since they had such tiny roots, they [quickly] withered away.
Now Paul and his companions sailed from Paphos and arrived at Perga [a town in the province] of Pamphylia. [It was here that] John Mark left the party [of evangelists and attendants] and returned to [his home in] Jerusalem. [See 12:12].
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
And [remember] that, from childhood, you have known the sacred Scriptures which are able to make you wise [enough] to be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the time you have [already] spent in the past [i.e., as Gentile unbelievers] was long enough to have practiced unrestrained, indecent conduct, improper sexual cravings, riotous living, wild parties, drunken orgies and disgusting idol worship.
They suffer wrong themselves for doing wrong to other people. They consider it [especially] pleasurable to carry on their drunken revellings, [even] during the daytime. They become blots and blemishes [i.e., like spoiled food] in your fellowship meal, as they revel in their deceitful behavior.
envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you again, as I have done before, that those people who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that slave should think to himself, 'My master will not be back soon,' and then becomes physically abusive to his men and women servants, and eats and drinks and gets drunk,
For as you are eating, each one of you partakes of his own supper [ahead of the others], so that one person is [still] hungry while the other gets drunk.
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
But if that slave should think to himself, 'My master will not be back soon,' and then becomes physically abusive to his men and women servants, and eats and drinks and gets drunk,
For as you are eating, each one of you partakes of his own supper [ahead of the others], so that one person is [still] hungry while the other gets drunk.
Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal
Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah
Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad
Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Noah
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Kindness » Examples of » David
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Kindness » Examples of » moses
Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
So, he went over to him, poured oil and wine on him [i.e., as emergency medical treatment], then bandaged his wounds, placed him on his own animal, and took him to a lodge where he took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The natives [there] showed us uncommon kindness. It had begun to rain and was [getting] cold, so they built a fire and made us feel welcome.
Kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Lamentations » Examples of » For the miseries of israel
Lamentations » Examples of » For josiah
Lamentations » Examples of » For king saul
Lamentations » Examples of » For jacob
Lamentations » Examples of » For the slaughtered innocents
[Jer. 31:15], "A voice was heard in [the town of] Ramah [Note: This was a village near Jerusalem, where Rachel was buried], with crying and deep mourning. It was Rachel crying for her children [Note: Initially this was a reference to the Israelites who were taken to Babylonian captivity. See Jer. 29-31]. She refused to be comforted because they were dead."
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including some women who wailed [in grief] and mourned over His plight.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness that I long to see you with the [same] affection that Christ Jesus has [for you].
What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.
They risked their own lives for me, so not only I, but also all the Gentile churches [i.e., people converted from among the Gentiles] are grateful to them [for this].
So, I will most gladly spend [all I have], and [even] spend myself for the sake of your souls. If I love you so much, should you love me less [than that]?
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness that I long to see you with the [same] affection that Christ Jesus has [for you].
What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.
They risked their own lives for me, so not only I, but also all the Gentile churches [i.e., people converted from among the Gentiles] are grateful to them [for this].
So, I will most gladly spend [all I have], and [even] spend myself for the sake of your souls. If I love you so much, should you love me less [than that]?
Malice » Examples of
Now when the Council members heard these things they were enraged and ground their teeth at him.
And when they had come to the place called Golgotha, which means "the place of a skull" [i.e., probably because it was a skull-shaped knoll in appearance],
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And someone in the crowd answered Him, "Teacher, I brought to you my son, who is dominated by a spirit which causes him to be a mute. Wherever it seizes him, it throws him down and he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth and stiffens out. I spoke to your disciples, asking them to drive it out, but they were not able to."
The sick man answered Him, "Sir, I do not have anyone to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but [just] when I am about to enter [it] someone else goes down [into the water] before me."
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
Jesus was sleeping on a pillow in the stern of the boat. They awakened Him, shouting, "Teacher, do you not care that we are sinking?"
When He saw how distressed His disciples were, rowing against an opposing wind, Jesus came to them between three and six o'clock in the morning, walking on the water, and almost walked past them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
Then a woman, who had been bleeding for twelve years, came to Him. She had suffered much at the hands of many doctors [i.e., through treatments and medication that only increased her discomfort] and had spent all her money [on medical bills] and yet got worse instead of better.
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
When they could see neither the sun nor the stars for many days [due to the storm], and with the wind blowing furiously on them, they gave up all hope of [ever] being saved.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
Then on the night that Herod was planning to have him brought [before the court], Peter was asleep, chained between two soldiers, with guards stationed at the jail doors.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
"There is a little boy here who has five [small] loaves of barley bread and two [probably smoked] fish. But what is this amount for [feeding] so many people?"
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
[Zech. 9:9], 'You should tell the daughter of Zion [i.e., the people of Jerusalem], look, your King is coming to you. He is gentle and [will be] riding on a donkey, [even] on a colt, the offspring of the donkey.'"
Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ's behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]:
Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back in your belt again, for all those who use the sword will die by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defense [Note: Paul here refers to his initial hearing before the Roman court] no one supported me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them.
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
This is the purpose that the Gospel was preached to those who have died physically [for the faith]: It was so that, even though they had been judged physically [i.e., by suffering death at the hands of men], they could still live spiritually in the presence of God.
He preached to them about the kingdom of God and taught things about the Lord Jesus Christ, with no one preventing him.
and Acts 2:43]. In my name [i.e., by my authority], they will drive out evil spirits; they will speak in languages [supernaturally];
In those days, John the Immerser went into the desert of Judea preaching [to Jews], saying,
Then I saw another angel flying in mid heaven. He had eternal good news to proclaim to those who lived on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language group and race.
Murder » Examples of
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologer/sages, he was furious and sent out [his soldiers] to kill all the baby boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity. This was done to those from two years old and under, basing [their decision] on the exact time determined from the astrologer/sages.
They threw him out of the city and stoned him [to death]. Those who witnessed [the incident] placed their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
And they sang a new song [which went like this]: "You deserve to take the book and break the seals on it, for you were killed and, with your blood, you purchased people for God from every tribe and language and race and nation,
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If you obey my commandments, [then] you will continue receiving my love; just as I have obeyed my Father's commandments and [so] continue receiving His love.
But, in order for the world to know that I love the Father, I am [always] doing what the Father commands me to. Let us get up, and leave here." [i.e., leave the room where they had eaten the Passover meal. See 13:1 with 18:1].
For just as many people [i.e., all mankind] were considered [by God] to be sinners [and thus to suffer physical death] through the disobedience of the one man [i.e., Adam]; even so, many people [i.e., all believing mankind] will be considered right with God [and thus live again] through the obedience of the one man [i.e., Christ].
[And] although He was a Son, still He learned obedience from the things He suffered,
He then said, "Look, I have come to do what you want." [So], Christ takes away the first [i.e., the animal and grain sacrifices] in order to establish the second [i.e., the sacrifice of Himself].
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
For everyone has heard about your obedience [to the truth], and [because of this], I am very happy over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
"As a result of this, O King, I did not disobey [the mandate of] this vision from heaven
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
So, when Joseph and Mary had completed everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their [current home] town of Nazareth, in Galilee.
After seeing [the man in] the vision, we immediately made every effort to go to Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the good news [about Jesus] to the people there. [Note: This is first use of "we" and "us" in the book of Acts and indicates that Luke, the writer of Acts, joined the party at this point. See 1:1 with Luke 1:1-3].
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
[And] although He was a Son, still He learned obedience from the things He suffered,
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
When the Jews resisted [Paul's efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them "Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only]."
These people oppose the truth just like Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. They have corrupt minds and are worthless as far as the faith is concerned.
But [another] magician, named Elymas (which means "the magician") opposed them, trying to discourage the magistrate from hearing about the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Look, the wages you have fraudulently refused to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out [against you]. And the cries of these harvest hands have reached the ears of the Lord of [heavenly] armies [i.e., Almighty God].
Patience » Examples of
Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly about you among the churches of God because of your steadfastness and faith amid all the persecutions and afflictions that you are enduring.
Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
I know about your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. [I know] that you cannot tolerate wicked men and that you have tested those who call themselves apostles, but really are not, and found them to be liars.
I [am] John, your brother who participates with you in the suffering and kingdom and endurance [which we experience] in [fellowship with] Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos for [preaching] God's message and for testifying about Jesus. [Note: Patmos was located in the Aegean Sea between present-day Greece and Turkey].
And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham received what [God] had promised.
Patriotism » Examples of
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah
Spiritual perception » Examples of » David
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter began to speak. He said, "I perceive that God truly does not show favoritism toward anyone,
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
Then he said, "Jesus, remember [to be merciful to] me when you come into your kingdom."
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And after they had prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and these disciples were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and they were able to speak the message of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you remain in [fellowship with] me and my teaching remains in your hearts, [you can] ask for whatever you want, and it will be done for you.
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon
Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,
Therefore, you should pray this way: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be highly honored.
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Then he said, "Jesus, remember [to be merciful to] me when you come into your kingdom."
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And after they had prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and these disciples were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and they were able to speak the message of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
After saying these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the time has come; honor your Son so that your Son may honor you.
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
This is the purpose that the Gospel was preached to those who have died physically [for the faith]: It was so that, even though they had been judged physically [i.e., by suffering death at the hands of men], they could still live spiritually in the presence of God.
He preached to them about the kingdom of God and taught things about the Lord Jesus Christ, with no one preventing him.
and Acts 2:43]. In my name [i.e., by my authority], they will drive out evil spirits; they will speak in languages [supernaturally];
In those days, John the Immerser went into the desert of Judea preaching [to Jews], saying,
Then I saw another angel flying in mid heaven. He had eternal good news to proclaim to those who lived on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language group and race.
Presumption » Examples of
But that person who disowns me in front of people [i.e., denies that I am the Christ, or that he is a disciple. See John 18:15-17, 25-27], will be disowned in front of God's angels.
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The luxurious king
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The natural man
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The men after the flood
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » Bold » Business man
Come on now, you people who are saying, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this [or that] city, spend a year there, do business and make some money."
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Then he said [to himself], 'This is what I will do. I will tear down my barns and build larger [ones]; then I will store all my grain and [other] goods there [i.e., farm supplies].
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
The Pharisee stood up [conspicuously] and prayed about himself this way [i.e., bragging to God about how good he was], 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, sexually unfaithful to their mates, or even like that tax collector [over there].
Jesus said to them, "If you were [really] blind [i.e., unable to see spiritually], you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim, 'We can see [fine],' you remain guilty of sin."
Now some of you have become arrogant, thinking that I would not [dare to] come to you.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Demonstrate by your lives that you have [really] repented, and quit saying to yourselves, 'We claim Abraham as our forefather,' because I tell you, God is able to make Abraham's children out of these stones.
They replied to Him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be set free'?"
They answered Him, "Our forefather was Abraham." Jesus replied to them, "If you were Abraham's descendants, you would do the [kinds of] deeds that Abraham did.
Then they began ridiculing him, saying, "You are his disciple, but we are Moses' disciples.
if you are confident that you can give [spiritual] guidance to blind people and enlightenment to those who are in [spiritual] darkness;
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
He sent his servants out to call those who had been invited to the wedding reception, but they refused to come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them, a man named Agabus, stood up and indicated by [the direction of] the Holy Spirit that there was going to be a severe worldwide famine, which [actually] took place during the time that Claudius ruled.
When he met with us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet [with it], and said, "The Holy Spirit has revealed [to me] that the man who owns this belt will be tied up like this by the Jews in Jerusalem and will be turned over to the Gentiles."
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
Some of the Jews were convinced [that Jesus was the Messiah] and so joined with Paul and Silas. Also, a large number of devoted Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] and leading women [joined their group].
Now when the synagogue service was over, many of the Jews and devoted proselytes [i.e., converts to the Jewish religion] followed Paul and Barnabas, who urged them to continue accepting the unearned favor of God.
This arrangement pleased the whole group, so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus, a proselyte [i.e., convert to the Jewish religion] from Antioch.
Now there were certain Greeks among those going up to Jerusalem to worship [God] at the [Passover] Festival [Note: These people were God-fearing Gentiles like Cornelius. See Acts 10].
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But Jews came to [Lystra] from Antioch [in Pisidia] and Iconium. When they persuaded the crowds [to reject Paul's message] they stoned him and dragged him out of town, assuming he was dead.
So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
But the Lord answered them, "You hypocrites! Does not every one of you untie his ox or his donkey from its stall and lead it to water on the Sabbath day?
Now he did not say this because he cared about poor people, but because he was in charge of the money bag, and being a thief, he used to steal from it.
For such men are not serving our Lord Christ but their own [unspiritual] appetites. They are deceiving the minds of innocent people by their smooth talk and flattering words.
But Jesus perceived their wicked intention and said, "Why are you putting me to a test, you hypocrites?
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not know how to interpret [events of] this present time?
Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Repentance » Examples of » Job
Repentance » Examples of » Josiah
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
Then the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you. I do not deserve to be called your son.'
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
Immediately the rooster crowed for the second time and Peter was reminded of the words of Jesus, who had said to him, "You will deny [knowing] me three times before the rooster crows twice." And as he thought about this, he cried.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
Then Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I [plan to] give half of my possessions to poor people. And if I have cheated anyone out of something, [I promise] to repay them four times as much."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
From that time onward Jesus began to explain to His disciples that He would have to go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the [Jewish] elders, leading priests, and experts in the law of Moses; [that He would then] be killed and [yet] raised up on the third day.
and turn Him over to the [unconverted] Gentiles, who will mock, whip and crucify Him; then on the third day He will be raised up."
And as they were coming down from the mountain Jesus ordered His disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen until [after] the Son of man was raised again from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And the apostles testified concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and the favor [of God] was upon all of them.
And we [apostles] are witnesses of all that He did, both in the region where Jews lived and in Jerusalem [as well]. But they killed Him by hanging Him on a tree [i.e., the cross]. However, God raised Him up the third day and made it possible for Him to appear [following His resurrection], not to everyone, but to us [apostles] who were specially chosen by God to be witnesses [of His resurrected body], and to eat and drink with Him after He arose from the dead.
He was appointed to be the Son of God with power through the Spirit of holiness [Note: This could refer to the Holy Spirit] when He was raised from the dead.
Yet, He was handed over to you so that, by lawless men [i.e., the Romans], He was put to death by crucifixion. Now this was all done in harmony with God's full pre-knowledge and [divine] purpose. But God raised Him up, having released Him from the sharp pains [He experienced when dying], because it was not possible that He could be held in death's grip.
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead]. [Then, at the hands of the Roman authorities] you killed the Prince of [never ending] life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we [apostles] were [reliable] witnesses of it.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
Now, following His death on the cross [and resurrection], Jesus appeared alive [to His apostles] for forty days, and demonstrated by many convincing proofs [that He had been raised bodily from the dead]. [During that time] He also spoke to them about the [coming] kingdom of God.
So, they went and secured the grave site, placing a [wax] seal on the stone, while the guards watched.
After saying this, Jesus showed them His hands and His side, so they rejoiced when they saw the Lord [i.e., now convinced that He had indeed risen from the dead].
Look at my hands and my feet and realize that it is I, myself. Feel me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see that I have." {{Some ancient authorities omit verse
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here, for He has risen just as He said [He would]. Come and see the place where the Lord had been lying,
He said to them, "Do not be amazed. You are looking for Jesus from Nazareth, who was crucified, [are you not]? He has risen from the dead. He is not here. Look at the place where they laid Him.
He is not here; for He has risen [from the dead]. [Do you not] remember what He told you when He was still in Galilee, saying,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
Graves opened up and the bodies of many dead saints [i.e., God's holy people] were raised up [from the dead].
And immediately the little girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years old. [Upon seeing this] the people were completely amazed.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dead man restored to life at touch of elisha's bones
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
But after the crowd was sent outside, Jesus entered [her room, along with her parents and three of His disciples. See Mark 5:37-40] and took her by the hand, and the young lady rose up [from the dead].
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
[Immediately] the man who had died came out [of the cave] with his hands and feet [still] wrapped in bandages, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to his Jewish friends, "Unwrap him and let him go."
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
And the dead man sat up and began talking. And Jesus gave him [back] to his mother [alive].
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
Then Peter asked them all to leave [the room]; he knelt down and prayed over her body, saying, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said [to Him], "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to burn them up?"
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
The power of the Lord was upon their efforts so that a large number of people who believed [the message] turned to the Lord [in faithful obedience].
Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.
Great crowds of people joined together in accepting Philip's message when they heard and saw the [miraculous] signs he was able to perform.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.
I know [about] your suffering and your poverty (but you are [really] rich), and the slander of those who say they are Jews, though they [really] are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [i.e., they claimed to be an assembly of God's people, but in reality were serving Satan].
For you know the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ, [how] that even though He was rich, He became poor for your sakes, so that through His poverty you people could become [spiritually] rich.
For in [fellowship with] Him you people have been made [spiritually] rich in every way, through all [kinds of] speech and knowledge. [Note: This probably refers to the communication and comprehension of truth represented by the spiritual gifts of languages and revelation].
Righteousness » Examples of
They both did what was right in God's sight [by] living blamelessly according to all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
So, for this reason I make every effort to have a clear conscience before God and men at all times.
and has been a widow [all these years], and is now eighty-four years old.) She has never left the Temple, but worships [God] by fasting [i.e., going without food and/or water for religious reasons] and praying night and day.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did the immersion of John come from? From heaven or from men?" And they discussed this among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'from heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe his message?'
Then some tax collectors came to him to be immersed and asked him, "Teacher, what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?"
John [the Immerser] was also immersing people in Aenon, near Salem [Note: These locations are thought to have been in northeastern Judea, near the Jordan River], because there was a lot of water there; so people were coming to be immersed.
You yourselves know [all this, and] how this message was proclaimed throughout Judea, having begun from Galilee after the preaching of the immersion [taught and practiced] by John.
and people were immersed by him in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it happened when all the people had been immersed [by John], that Jesus was also immersed [by him]. And while Jesus was praying, heaven was opened
Jesus then came from [the province of] Galilee to be immersed by John in the Jordan River.
And it happened at that time that Jesus went from Nazareth, in Galilee [i.e., south to Judea], where He was immersed by John in the Jordan River.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ].
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then those who responded [by faith] to the words [spoken by Peter and the apostles] were immersed, and about three thousand persons were added to them [i.e., the apostles] on that day.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all of his family became believers in the Lord. [And] many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul's message] believed [in the Lord] and were immersed [into Christ].
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
So, the eunuch ordered the chariot to be stopped; then both Philip and the [Ethiopian] eunuch went down into the water and Philip immersed the eunuch [into Christ].
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
When people believed the good news about God's kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, which Philip was preaching, both men and women were immersed [in water].
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And suddenly, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes and his sight was [immediately] restored. So, he got up and was immersed [See 22:16];
Salutations » Examples of
Suddenly Jesus met them and gave them greetings. They approached Him and took hold of His feet [and knelt] to worship Him.
The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you are someone greatly favored [i.e., by God]; the Lord is with you."
Secret discipleship » Examples of
After this happened, one of Jesus' disciples (but secretly, for fear of the Jews), named Joseph from Arimathaea, asked Pilate if he could remove Jesus' body [from the cross]. Pilate granted him permission, so he went and removed the body from the cross.
Now there was a Pharisee, a leader of the Jews, named Nicodemus. This man went to Jesus one night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we [i.e., speaking of himself and other Jewish leaders] know that you are a Teacher sent from God, for no one could perform these [miraculous] signs that you are doing unless God were with Him."
However, even many [Jewish] leaders believed in Him, but did not admit it, for fear of being expelled from the synagogue.
Seekers » Examples of
So, these people approached [the apostle] Philip, who was from Bethsaida, in Galilee with the request, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus."
Seeking God » Examples of
So, these people approached [the apostle] Philip, who was from Bethsaida, in Galilee with the request, "Sir, we would like to see Jesus."
Selfishness » Examples of » Cain's cold-blooded words concerning abel
Selfishness » Examples of » The priest and levite carelessly pass by the wounded man
And it just happened that a certain priest was traveling down that [same] road, and when he saw the [injured] man, he went around him on the opposite side of the road. In the same way, a Levite [Note: Levites were assistants to the priests], when coming to that place and seeing the [injured] man, also went around him on the opposite side [of the road].
and one of you says to him, "Go [and be] at peace; keep warm and eat well," and yet you do not give him anything for his physical needs, what good is that?
For everyone else is looking out for his own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
Yes, they require people to bear heavy and difficult responsibilities, and place them on people's shoulders [to carry out], but they themselves will not lift a finger to do them.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
They answered Him, "Appoint one of us to sit at your right side and the other at your left side [when you come] in splendor."
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
And they sang a new song [which went like this]: "You deserve to take the book and break the seals on it, for you were killed and, with your blood, you purchased people for God from every tribe and language and race and nation,
Slander » Examples of
For when John the Immerser came, he did not eat bread or drink wine [on festive occasions] and you said, 'He is dominated by an evil spirit.'
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
Suddenly Jesus met them and gave them greetings. They approached Him and took hold of His feet [and knelt] to worship Him.
The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you are someone greatly favored [i.e., by God]; the Lord is with you."
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
But if your eye sees things wrongly, [then] your whole body [i.e., your entire life] will be full of darkness [i.e., will not be lived properly]. If therefore, the light you have is [really] darkness [i.e., if you are not seeing life properly], that darkness will be very great [i.e., you cannot possibly live properly].
[So], let these Pharisees alone; they are blind leaders. And if a blind person leads a blind person, both of them will fall into a ditch."
You blind people! Which is more important, the gift or the Altar that makes the gift sacred?
But the minds of the Israelites became dull for, to this very day, the same veil remains on them [i.e., figuratively] when the Old Agreement [Scriptures] are read. It is not being revealed to them that the Old Agreement is being abolished by Christ [i.e., by His death on the cross. See Col. 2:14].
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.
I know [about] your suffering and your poverty (but you are [really] rich), and the slander of those who say they are Jews, though they [really] are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [i.e., they claimed to be an assembly of God's people, but in reality were serving Satan].
For you know the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ, [how] that even though He was rich, He became poor for your sakes, so that through His poverty you people could become [spiritually] rich.
For in [fellowship with] Him you people have been made [spiritually] rich in every way, through all [kinds of] speech and knowledge. [Note: This probably refers to the communication and comprehension of truth represented by the spiritual gifts of languages and revelation].
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But Jews came to [Lystra] from Antioch [in Pisidia] and Iconium. When they persuaded the crowds [to reject Paul's message] they stoned him and dragged him out of town, assuming he was dead.
So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were executed by the sword. They traveled around in sheepskin and goatskin clothing; they were destitute, afflicted and mistreated.
And when the Lamb broke open the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for [believing and preaching] God's message, and for the testimony [about Jesus] which they had maintained.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
Yes, I tell you, this generation will be punished [for the death of the prophets], from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who died between the Altar and the sanctuary [i.e., in the Temple area]. [Note: This punishment began about
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And immediately the king sent a soldier who served as his guard and ordered him to bring John's head to him. So, he went and decapitated him in the prison,
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
They threw him out of the city and stoned him [to death]. Those who witnessed [the incident] placed their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
and many of Martha and Mary's Jewish friends had come to comfort them over [the loss of] their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
When Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum, the collectors of the tax [Note: This was the annual tax used for meeting the expenses of the Temple service and consisted of two days' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about $140 in 1994] came to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher [also] pay the [Temple] tax?"
Thankfulness » Examples of
[So], hearing that we were coming, the brothers [from Rome] traveled from there as far [south] as "The Market of Appius" and "The Three Inns" to meet us. When Paul saw them he thanked God and was [very] encouraged.
I thank God for His indescribable gift [i.e., Christ. See Rom. 8:32].
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, appointing me to the ministry [i.e., to His service], because He considered me trustworthy,
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But Jews came to [Lystra] from Antioch [in Pisidia] and Iconium. When they persuaded the crowds [to reject Paul's message] they stoned him and dragged him out of town, assuming he was dead.
So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And when they had assembled with the [Jewish] elders and conferred with them, they offered large sums of money to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
When Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum, the collectors of the tax [Note: This was the annual tax used for meeting the expenses of the Temple service and consisted of two days' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about $140 in 1994] came to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher [also] pay the [Temple] tax?"
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
When Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum, the collectors of the tax [Note: This was the annual tax used for meeting the expenses of the Temple service and consisted of two days' worth of a farm laborer's pay, or about $140 in 1994] came to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher [also] pay the [Temple] tax?"
Trust in God » Examples of
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
For that reason we work hard and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, [and] especially of those who believe [in Christ].
Unity » Examples of
So, the large number of believers were united in heart and soul [i.e., mind and spirit] and not one of them said that anything he owned [really] belonged to him, but they shared all things in common.
These men continued in united prayer [for the kingdom to come? See 1:6; Matt. 6:10] along with [certain] women, Mary the mother of Jesus and His [half-] brothers.
And many [miraculous] signs and wonders were performed through the apostles' hands in front of the people. And all [the disciples] were united together in "Solomon's Portico" [See 3:11].
And when the day of Pentecost came [Note: This was a Jewish festival held fifty days following the Passover Festival. Lev. 23:15-21], they [i.e., the twelve apostles] were all gathered together in one place [i.e., their second story living quarters, 1:13 ?].
Unwise prayers » Examples of
He responded to her, "What would you like me to do for you?" She answered, "Appoint my two sons to sit at your right side and at your left in your [coming] kingdom."
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
Vows » Examples of
After this [incident] Paul remained [in Corinth] for some time before leaving the brothers and sailing for Syria with Priscilla and Aquila. Paul shaved his head while in Cenchrea as part of a vow he had taken.
Warnings » Examples of
Therefore, dearly loved ones, since you know about these things ahead of time, be on your guard so that you are not led astray by the error of lawless people, and [thus] fall from your own stability [i.e., your safe or secure position in Christ].
Pay careful attention so that you do not refuse [to hear] God when He speaks to you. [See verse 9]. For if those people [i.e., the Israelites] did not escape [judgment] when they refused [to hear] Him who warned them on earth [i.e., God speaking through Moses at Mount Sinai], how much less [likely] will we escape [judgment] if we reject Him who warns from heaven [i.e., Christ]?
Witnesses, false » Examples of
When Paul appeared, the [Jewish] leaders who had accompanied Festus down from Jerusalem gathered around him and brought many serious charges against him, which they were not able to prove.
Then they enlisted men to say [i.e., to testify falsely against Stephen, verse 13], "We heard him criticizing Moses and [even] God."
So, they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story [i.e., that Jesus' body had been stolen by His disciples] was told widely among the Jews, and continues to be told to this day.
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These men have turned the world upside down [i.e., disrupted society by their preaching] and have [now] come here also [i.e., to do the same thing in our community].
For many persons gave false testimony against Him, but their stories did not harmonize.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
So, God raised this Jesus up [from the dead] and we [apostles] are all witnesses [of it].
And the apostles testified concerning the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and the favor [of God] was upon all of them.
John gave testimony about Jesus, shouting out, "This person is the one about whom I said, 'He who will come after me ranks above me because He existed before me.'"
But I obtained help from God and so [I am able to] stand here to this day, testifying to both the common people and to those in prominence. [I am] saying only what the prophets and Moses said would happen,
Then they [continued to] speak the message of the Lord to him and everyone [else] in his household.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For you have been saved by God's unearned favor, through [your] faith, and that [salvation] was not the result of your own doing; it was the gift from God. It was not the result of your own [good] deeds [See Titus 3:5], so that no one could boast [about it].
[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, "to be dedicated people"], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].
Why? Because they did not [attempt to do it] by faith [in Him], but by trying to fulfill all the requirements [of the law]. So, they stumbled over "the stumbling stone," [i.e., the Jews refused to become obedient to Christ. See I Pet. 2:6-8].
still we know that a person is not justified [i.e., made right with God] by [perfect obedience to] the law of Moses, but rather through faith in [the person and work of] Christ. [Knowing this] we have trusted in Christ Jesus [to save us], so that we might be made right with God by trusting in Him and not by [our compliance with] the requirements of the law of Moses. Because by such law-compliance no one can be made right with God.
Many persons will say to me on the [judgment] day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by [the authority of] your name, and drive out evil spirits and perform many powerful [supernatural] deeds by your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never acknowledged you [as my people]; go away from me, you people who have done sinful things.'
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
So, the seventy-two disciples returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the evil spirits submitted to us in your name [i.e., by your authority]."
When he got there and saw how God was favoring the people [with salvation] he was very happy and [stayed on and] encouraged everyone to remain close to the Lord with a heartfelt purpose.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know about your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. [I know] that you cannot tolerate wicked men and that you have tested those who call themselves apostles, but really are not, and found them to be liars.
Now at Joppa [Note: This was also a town on the west coast of Palestine, today called "Jaffa," and is now a part of Tel Aviv] there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (she was also called Dorcas, which means "Gazelle"). She practiced many good deeds and always gave money to poor people.
for [when] I was hungry, you fed me; [when] I was thirsty, you gave me [something] to drink; [when] I came [to you as] a stranger, you gave me a place to stay; when I was without adequate clothing, you gave me something to wear; [when] I was sick, you came to visit me; [when] I was in prison, you came to see me.'
We continually remember, in the presence of our God and Father, the work produced by your faith, the labor prompted by your love, and your endurance motivated by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
When Paul appeared, the [Jewish] leaders who had accompanied Festus down from Jerusalem gathered around him and brought many serious charges against him, which they were not able to prove.
Then they enlisted men to say [i.e., to testify falsely against Stephen, verse 13], "We heard him criticizing Moses and [even] God."
So, they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story [i.e., that Jesus' body had been stolen by His disciples] was told widely among the Jews, and continues to be told to this day.
When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These men have turned the world upside down [i.e., disrupted society by their preaching] and have [now] come here also [i.e., to do the same thing in our community].
For many persons gave false testimony against Him, but their stories did not harmonize.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you people have dishonored the poor person. Are not rich people the ones who oppress you and drag you to court?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And each of the four living beings had six wings [and] were covered with eyes all around them and [even] within them. And day and night they never stop saying, [Note: Some translations have "singing" here and at other places below], "Holy, holy, holy [is] the Lord God Almighty, who was [in the past] and who is [in the present] and who will come [in the future]."
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman said to Him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus said to her, "You were right when you said, 'I do not have a husband,'
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25but chose rather to suffer mistreatment with God's people [i.e., the Israelites] than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a brief time.
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39A heated discussion developed [over this matter] so that Paul and Barnabas went their separate ways [over it], with Barnabas sailing for Cyprus and taking [John] Mark with him.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], it is good for us to be here. Let us build three small shelters, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." [See note at Matt. 17:4]
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29Then Levi prepared a lavish dinner for Jesus at his house. A large number of [other] tax collectors were [also] having dinner with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7But they had no children, because Elizabeth was unable to bear offspring due to their both being very old.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But when this son of yours came [home], after having squandered all you gave him on prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.'
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And He replied to them, "Look, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you; follow him into whatever house he goes.
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas, who had betrayed Him [to the Jewish leaders], when he saw that Jesus had been condemned to die, changed his mind [i.e., about betraying Him] and brought back the thirty silver coins [Note: See Matt. 26:15 for the amount of money involved] to the leading priests and [Jewish] elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Look, the virgin will become pregnant and have a son, and they will name Him Immanuel," which means "God with us."
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80So, the child [i.e., John] grew and became strong in [his] spirit and stayed in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the Israelites.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and when he found him, he brought him [back] to Antioch. So, for an entire year Saul and Barnabas gathered the church together and taught many people. [It was] here in Antioch that the disciples were first [divinely] called Christians.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19and many of Martha and Mary's Jewish friends had come to comfort them over [the loss of] their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a great, white throne and Him who was seated on it [i.e., probably Christ]. Earth and heaven fled from His presence and they were not found anywhere [again].
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8But when Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man."
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And as they were attempting to kill Paul, the commander of the military unit was informed that the entire city of Jerusalem was rioting.
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7However, those things which were [once regarded as] gain to me, I have [now] considered to be loss for [the sake of] Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For some people are saying, "Paul's letters are heavy and severe, but in person he is [physically?] weak and his speaking ability is unimpressive."
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19With every breath [it seemed], Saul [expressed his desire to] threaten and murder the Lord's disciples and [even] went to the head priest
Courage, Examples Of
Matthew 14:4For John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to be married to her."
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And since these people refused to acknowledge God, He has allowed [or, abandoned] them to have degraded minds and to practice those things which they should not do.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43Then Jesus said to him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise [Note: This is a place in God's presence, referred to as "the third heaven" (II Cor. 12:2-4), and where overcomers will be able to eat from "the tree of life" (Rev. 2:7)]."
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18(Now this man [Judas] paid for [in a sense] a [burial] field with the reward money he had received for his sinful act [of betraying Jesus, See Matt. 27:3-10]. [Then, some time after Judas hanged himself, See Matt. 27:5] he fell down headlong, [his swollen body] bursting so that his intestines gushed out.
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12After that, the other bridesmaids also came asking, 'Sir, Sir, [please] open the door for us!'
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17Then, on that same day, two disciples [See Mark 16:12] were [walking along], going to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles [northwest] of Jerusalem.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15And those people [represented by seed falling] in the fertile soil are those who possess a good and honest heart when they hear the word [of God]. They hold on to it and patiently [continue until they] produce a crop.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But when the young man heard these words, he went away saddened, for he had many possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3saying, "Do not harm the land, or the ocean, or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God [with a mark] on their foreheads."
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22For as you are eating, each one of you partakes of his own supper [ahead of the others], so that one person is [still] hungry while the other gets drunk.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I prayed earnestly for you, that your faith would not fail [to be strong]. And when you have turned back [i.e., from going astray briefly], provide [spiritual] support to your brothers."
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22Now Moses was educated according to all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became an accomplished speaker and an effective leader.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And the news about [what was being done by] these people reached the church in Jerusalem, so that they sent Barnabas to Antioch [in Syria].
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Peter answered Him, "[Even] if everyone [else] has doubts about you, I never will."
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8So, he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and find out the details about the young child, and when you have found him, come and tell me, so I can go and worship him myself."
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33but I escaped from his hands by being lowered in a basket through a window in the [city] wall.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers [Note: This word probably includes both parents], do not stir up your children to become angry, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Now Pilate went outside again and said to the Jewish authorities, "Look, I am bringing him out here to you, so you can know that I do not find him guilty of any crime."
Examples Of Following God
1 Corinthians 11:1You people should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have set an example for you, so that you should do as I have done for you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders who told you God's message. [Note: This probably refers to former preachers who had since died]. Consider the outcome of the way they lived and imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was led up to the desert by the Holy Spirit in order to be put to the test by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem every year to attend the Passover Festival. [Note: This was the annual Jewish festival commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses' leadership].
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now standing near Jesus' cross were His mother; His mother's sister [i.e., Salome, the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:55; Mark 15:40]; Mary the wife of Clopas [i.e., the mother of James and Joseph. See Matt. 27:55]; and Mary, from Magdala.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These people [all] continued to have faith until they died, [even though] they had not obtained [all] the things God had promised, but had [only] seen them and welcomed them from a distance. And they had confessed to being strangers and aliens on earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go to a private place and after closing the door, pray to your Father who is in a secret place, and [since] He sees in secret places, He will reward you.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if God also condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by reducing them to ashes, thereby condemning them to catastrophic destruction, and making them an example to other ungodly people in the future;
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that [same] servant went out and found one of his fellow-servants who owed him a small sum of money [Note: The amount was about days of a farm laborer's pay or about $7,000 in 1994]. He grabbed him by the throat, saying, 'Pay [me] what you owe.'
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So then, all those who have faith [in Jesus] receive a blessing along with Abraham, a man of faith.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Now Joseph, her husband [to be], being a man who did what was right, and not wanting to make a public spectacle out of her, decided to break off their engagement privately.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter replied to Him, "Even if I have to die with you, still I will not deny [knowing] you." And all [the rest of] the disciples said the same thing.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But a certain man named Simon, from there in Samaria, who had been amazing the people with his magical powers, was claiming to be someone great.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman [named] Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. She teaches and deceives my servants into [practicing] sexual immorality and into eating things sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14"But I have a few things against you because you have people there [in the church] who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumblingblock in front of the Israelites, [causing them] to eat food sacrificed to idols and to be sexually immoral [See Num. 23-24].
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen [i.e., one of the seven men chosen to minister to widows, verse 5], who was full of [God's] favor and power, performed great wonders and [miraculous] signs in front of the [Jewish] people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now a certain man named Lazarus, from Bethany, became sick. Bethany was the town where Mary and her sister Martha lived. [See 11:18].
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11"Now a great famine occurred all over Egypt and Canaan, causing extreme hardships, and our forefathers did not have enough to live on.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Some of John's disciples came to Jesus saying, "Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast frequently [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons], but your disciples do not fast [at all]?"
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20In the days of King Herod, of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the "Abijah" division. He had a wife named Elizabeth who was a descendant of Aaron.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By [having] faith, when Noah was warned [by God] about conditions that had not yet been seen [i.e., regarding events of the coming Flood], he acted out of reverent concern [for God] by constructing a ship to save [i.e., rescue] his household [from the Flood waters]. By this [i.e., his faith which led to action], Noah condemned the world and inherited righteousness because of his faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17"It is too bad for you blind leaders who say that whoever takes an oath 'by the Temple,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gold of the Temple,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the oath.
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no peace of mind because I did not find my brother Titus [there]. So, I said "good-bye" to them and went on to Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36This man led them out [of Egypt], performing wonders and [miraculous] signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Abraham hoped for what he believed [God had promised], even when there seemed little hope [of it happening], so this made him forefather of many nations, according to the words spoken to him [Gen. 15:5], "Your descendants will be many."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And so it happened, as Jesus was having a meal at Matthew's house, a number of [other] tax collectors and worldly people came to sit down with Him and His disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John tried to discourage Him [from being immersed], saying, "I should be immersed by you, and you are coming to me [for immersion]?"
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while lunch was being prepared he was overcome by a "trance" [i.e., a semi-conscious, vision-like state]
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod summoned the astrologer/sages and learned from them exactly when the star had appeared.
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It has actually been reported [to me] that there is a case of sexual immorality among you that is unheard of, even among the [unconverted] Gentiles. One of you is having sex with his stepmother.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18Jesus asked [those standing nearby], "Were there not ten men [who were] healed? Where are the [other] nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And He said to them, "You are good at rejecting the commandment of God so you can keep your traditions.
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7After saying these things, Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the time has come; honor your Son so that your Son may honor you.
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I prayed earnestly for you, that your faith would not fail [to be strong]. And when you have turned back [i.e., from going astray briefly], provide [spiritual] support to your brothers."
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25but chose rather to suffer mistreatment with God's people [i.e., the Israelites] than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a brief time.
Lying, Examples Of
Matthew 26:72And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man."
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But a certain man named Simon, from there in Samaria, who had been amazing the people with his magical powers, was claiming to be someone great.
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19Now [because of this] Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but had not been able to.
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35[This will be done] so that on you may fall the guilt for shedding on the ground the blood of all those innocent people, from the blood of righteous Abel to that of Barachiah's son Zachariah, whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the Altar [i.e., in the Temple area].
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.
Mercy, Examples Of
Luke 9:55But He turned to them and spoke sternly. {{Some manuscripts add "You do not know what kind of a spirit you represent,
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and if He did not spare the ancient world of Noah's day, when He brought a flood on those ungodly people (though Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven other people, were saved from it);
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By [having] faith, Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born because they saw that he was a handsome child, and they were not afraid of the king's decree [to destroy all male Hebrew children].
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some people, indeed, are proclaiming Christ out of envy and strife [i.e., out of rivalry], while others do it from goodwill.
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6But you people have dishonored the poor person. Are not rich people the ones who oppress you and drag you to court?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5"So, he left Chaldea [Note: This was another name for Mesopotamia], and lived in Haran, and after his father died he was sent [by God] to this country where you people now live.
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21At that very time Jesus rejoiced in [the power of] the Holy Spirit, and said [in prayer], "I praise you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you concealed these things [i.e., His divine revelations] from those [claiming to be] wise and intelligent and have revealed them to babies [i.e., to simple, sincere, common people]. Yes, Father, this was pleasing to you.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7They love to recline at the head place at dinner tables [Note: This referred to the practice of lying down on their left side on a couch next to the dinner table, and leaning on their left elbow, while eating with their right hand], and to occupy the principal seats in the synagogues.
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter replied, "Every one of you must repent [i.e., change your hearts and lives] and be immersed in the name of Jesus Christ [i.e., by His authority] so that your sins will be forgiven [by God] and then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit [to live in your hearts].
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By [having] faith, when Noah was warned [by God] about conditions that had not yet been seen [i.e., regarding events of the coming Flood], he acted out of reverent concern [for God] by constructing a ship to save [i.e., rescue] his household [from the Flood waters]. By this [i.e., his faith which led to action], Noah condemned the world and inherited righteousness because of his faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But the experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees became furious and began discussing among themselves what they could do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35Very early in the morning, [even] before daylight, Jesus woke up, left Simon's house [verse 29] and went out to a deserted place where He prayed.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37They answered Him, "Appoint one of us to sit at your right side and the other at your left side [when you come] in splendor."
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21(Now the local people of Athens, along with foreigners who lived there, spent [about] all their time telling about or listening to some new idea.)
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it happened when the time came for Jesus to be taken up [to heaven] that He firmly determined to go to Jerusalem.
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But God says [this] about the Son [Psa. 97:7], "Your throne [i.e. kingdom], O God [Note: This term here is applied to Jesus], will last forever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter [i.e., the standard for ruling] of your kingdom.
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By [having] faith, Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with the disobedient [inhabitants of Jericho] because she welcomed the [twelve] spies in peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39"Return to your house and tell people about the great things God has done for you." So, he went on his way, proclaiming throughout the whole town [i.e., Gerasa. See verse 26] the great things Jesus had done for him.
