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For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness,
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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 do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a reviling judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!"
whereas angels, though greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling judgment against them before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
for Demas, having loved this present world, 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 hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of Johnwhere was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
You know what has happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
and confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
He took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his family.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight. And he got up and was baptized,
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?"
And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful to beg alms of those who entered the temple.
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside begging.
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 they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
Josnt of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
And he was talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews; but they were seeking to kill him.
So they spent a long time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Bribery » Examples of
When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum 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
He took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his family.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The natives showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
grieving most of all over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you the more, am I to be loved the less?
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Catholicity » Examples of
"Can anyone refuse the water for these people to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent them Peter and John,
When they heard this, they quieted down and glorified God, saying, "So then, God has granted to the Gentiles also the repentance unto life."
Therefore it is my judgment that we should not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles,
I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish:
Cleanliness » Examples of
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever."
Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word 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
And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
Therefore I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments to clothe you, and to keep the shame of your nakedness from being seen; and salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered greatly today in a dream because of him."
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered greatly today in a dream because of him."
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
"You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. You are doing just as your fathers did.
Pilate said to him, "You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?" Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered me to you has the greater sin."
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king; for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
Courage » Examples of » Caleb
Courage » Examples of » The three captives
Courage » Examples of » Jonathan
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Cruelty » Examples of
Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the rooster crowed.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
So they watched him, and sent spies who pretended to be righteous, that they might catch him on what he said, in order to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
You therefore, along with the council, give notice now to the commander to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near."
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,
for in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal, and one is hungry and another is 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 John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'
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 they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
As day was about to dawn, Paul urged them all to take some food, saying, "Today is the fourteenth day that you have been in suspense and without food, having taken nothing.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being tempted for forty days by the devil. In those days he ate nothing, and when they had ended, he was hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
Cornelius said, "Four days ago to this hour, I was praying in my house during the ninth hour; and behold, a man stood before me in shining garments,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Then after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them, but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
By the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold 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
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.
All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever."
Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed."
"You are worthy, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."
So the multitude marveled when they saw the mute speaking, the maimed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
For this reason I also suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.
For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
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 your works, your toil and your patient endurance. I know that you cannot bear evil men, but you have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and have found them to be false;
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.
for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.'
remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived at Damascus by proving that this Jesus is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
When they had heard the king they went their way; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
Later he appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death; and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
I have given them your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify of it that its works are evil.
But this is to fulfill the word that is written in their law, 'They hated me without a cause.'
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by men and hating one another.
When it was day, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves by an oath neither to 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 not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, rejected in regard to the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them, but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
By the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold 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
Josnt of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
"Yes, Lord," she said, "yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table."
It is he who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie."
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
It is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom I am the foremost.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
But the centurion answered him, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. But only say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
The high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike 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
And opening his mouth, Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants what must soon take place. And he made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn the song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who had been redeemed from the earth.
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius.
And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of 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 are so quickly deserting him who called you by the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel
For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing the party of the circumcision.
But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.
Now Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia; but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For you have spent enough time in the past doing what the Gentiles like to do, living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and lawless idolatry.
suffering wrong for their wrongdoing. They count it a pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, as they carouse with you.
envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,
for in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal, and one is hungry and another is 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 servant says to himself, 'My master is delayed in coming,' and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk,
for in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal, and one is hungry and another is 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
He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The natives showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.
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
"A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted, because they are no more."
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
But Jesus turning to them said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
grieving most of all over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you the more, am I to be loved the less?
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
grieving most of all over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you the more, am I to be loved the less?
Malice » Examples of
Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed their teeth at him.
And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull),
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one of the crowd answered him, "Teacher, I brought my son to you, who has a mute spirit. And wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to cast out the spirit, but they could not."
The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me."
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
But he was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. And they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care if we perish?"
And he saw the disciples straining at the oars, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He was about to pass by them,
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And there was a woman who had endured a flow of blood for twelve years, and she had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she owned, and was no better but rather grew worse.
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was raging on us, all hope of our being saved was finally abandoned.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
The very night when Herod was about to bring him out, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?"
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
"Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.'"
I, Paul, myself urge you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold to you when I am away!
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For this reason the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they might live in the spirit according to the will of God.
preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered.
Then they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the signs that accompanied it. Amen.
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, was in a furious rage, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all its region who were two years old or under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.
Then they cast him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid down their garments 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, and the prisoners were listening to them,
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals; for you were slain, and with your blood purchased men for God from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
But I do as the Father commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise, let us go from here.
For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
then he said, "Behold, I have come to do your will." He takes away the first in order to establish the second.
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
For your obedience has become known to all, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook out his garments and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, rejected in regard to the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out against you; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Patience » Examples of
Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you are enduring.
Behold, we call those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance. I know that you cannot bear evil men, but you have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and have found them to be false;
I, John, your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
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
And opening his mouth, Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality,
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you will, and it shall 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,
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place where they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you,
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
For this reason the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they might live in the spirit according to the will of God.
preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered.
Then they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the signs that accompanied it. Amen.
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;
Presumption » Examples of
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 now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit."
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones; and there I will store all my grain and my goods.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
You say, "I am rich; I have become wealthy, and have need of nothing"and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked,
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no guilt; but now that you say, 'We see,' your sin remains.
Now some have become arrogant, as though I were not coming to you.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.
They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be made free'?"
They answered him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do the things Abraham did,
Then they reviled him and said, "You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.
and if you are sure that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in 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
and sent out his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding; but they were not willing to come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius.
And coming to us, he took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of 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
And some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas; as did a large number of the God-fearing Greeks and not a few of the leading women.
When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
And the statement pleased the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch.
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast.
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium; and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Then the Lord answered him, "You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the stall, and lead it away to water it?
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.
But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; but how is it you do not know how to interpret 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
And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And immediately the rooster crowed a second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
From that time Jesus began to show to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised on the third day.
and deliver him to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day."
And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
We are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him up on the third day and caused him to be seen, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.
this man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put him to death. But God raised him up, having loosed the agony of death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.
But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, but killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
To these he also presented himself alive after his suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God.
So they went and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.
See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Handle me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.
He is not here, but is risen! Remember how he told you while he was still in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
the tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised,
Immediately the girl stood up and walked (she was twelve years of age). And they were overcome with great amazement.
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 when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with grave clothes, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed; then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise." And 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, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
The crowds with one accord were giving attention to what was said by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he did.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and I know the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich.
that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, but worshipped with fasting and prayer night and day.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of Johnwhere was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
You know what has happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:
and confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was also baptized. And as he was praying, the heaven was opened
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him.
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
He took them that very hour of the night and washed their wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his family.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and stay." And she prevailed upon us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with all his household; and many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight. And he got up and was baptized,
Salutations » Examples of
And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.
The angel went to her and said, "Hail, O highly favored one, the Lord is with you!"
Secret discipleship » Examples of
After this Josnt of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body.
Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him."
Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
Seekers » Examples of
Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
Seeking God » Examples of
Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish 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
Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?
For they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
They bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and the other at your left, in your glory."
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, and the prisoners were listening to them,
And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals; for you were slain, and with your blood purchased men for God from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Slander » Examples of
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came to him and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.
The angel went to her and said, "Hail, O highly favored one, the Lord is with you!"
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit."
You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred?
But their minds were hardened; for to this day, when they read the old covenant, the same veil remains unlifted, because only in Christ is it removed.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and I know the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich.
that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium; and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, ill-treated
When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained;
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it shall be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And immediately the king sent an executioner and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
Then they cast him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the temple tax?"
Thankfulness » Examples of
And the brethren, when they heard of us, came from there as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium; and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the temple tax?"
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the temple tax?"
Trust in God » Examples of
For this reason I also suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day.
For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
Unity » Examples of
Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed that any of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had everything in common.
All these with one mind devoted themselves to prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Now many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Porch.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom."
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them, and they worked, for by trade they were tentmakers.
Vows » Examples of
After this Paul stayed many days longer, and then took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and with him were Priscilla and Aquila. In Cenchrea he had his hair cut, for he had taken a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your own steadfastness.
See to it that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less shall we escape, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And when Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges against him, which they could not prove.
Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."
So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren before the city authorities, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also,
For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And with great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.
John bore witness of him and cried out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, 'He who comes after me ranks before me, for he was before me.'"
To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would happen:
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and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them, and they worked, for by trade they were tentmakers.
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For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were by works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone,
yet who know that a man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law will no flesh be justified.
On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers!'
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The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name."
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance. I know that you cannot bear evil men, but you have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and have found them to be false;
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was full of good works and acts of charity.
for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.'
remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
And when Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges against him, which they could not prove.
Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."
So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren before the city authorities, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also,
For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree.
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Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to sing, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come."
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have no husband';
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39There arose such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. And let us make three tabernaclesone for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29Then Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there were a great number of tax collectors and others sitting at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!'
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Josnt of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters.
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which means, "God with us."
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year they met with the church and taught great numbers of people; and the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a great white throne and him who sat upon it; from his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!"
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31While they were trying to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But whatever was gain to me, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his personal presence is weak, and his speech of no account."
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Courage, Examples Of
Matthew 14:4because John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And since they did not see fit to retain the knowledge of God, God gave them over to a base mind, to do what ought not to be done.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18(Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open to us!'
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17Now behold, that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But the ones that fell on the good soil are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3saying, "Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads."
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22for in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal, and one is hungry and another is drunk.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and we toil, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Peter declared to him, "Even if all fall away because of you, I will never fall away."
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child, and when you have found him, bring back word to me, so that I too may come and worship him."
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Pilate went out again, and said to them, "See, I am bringing him out to you, that you may know that I find no crime in him."
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25By the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly thereafter;
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me what you owe.'
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So then those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham, the man of faith.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Then Josnt her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to put her to public shame, was resolved to divorce her quietly.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, "Even if I have to die with you, I will not deny you." And so said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11Now there was a man named Simon, who had formerly practiced magic in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great,
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20Nevertheless I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and beguiling my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat food sacrificed to idols and to practice sexual immorality.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11Now there came a famine throughout all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers could find no food.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in godly fear prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If any one swears by the temple, it is nothing; but if any one swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.'
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I still had no rest in my mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took my leave of them and went on to Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace and was built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36This man led them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and in the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18In hope, he believed against hope, so that he became the father of many nations; as he had been told, "So shall your descendants be."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And as Jesus sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became hungry and was desiring something to eat; but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod called the wise men secretly and determined from them what time the star had appeared.
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: a man has his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them, and they worked, for by trade they were tentmakers.
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And he said to them, "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God, in order to keep your tradition!
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you,
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9Now there was a man named Simon, who had formerly practiced magic in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great,
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5Then he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. From there, after his father died, God had him move to this country in which you are now living.
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21At that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for so it was your good pleasure.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7And they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in godly fear prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35Now in the morning, a long while before daylight, he rose and went out to a solitary place, and there he prayed.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and the other at your left, in your glory."
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21(Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time in nothing other than telling or hearing something new.)
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51When the time drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39"Return to your home, and tell how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
