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For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:
Let no one look with contempt upon your youth; but be you an example of the faithful, in word, in deportment, in divine love, in faith, in purity.
concerning all things exhibiting yourself an example of good works; in teaching; purity, gravity,
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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, unless they diligently wash their hands, do not eat, holding the tradition of the elders.
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed over the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a judgment of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
where the angels, being greater in strength and power, do not bring a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
For Demas has left me, having loved the present age, and is gone into Thessalonica; Crescents into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number having believed, turned to the Lord.
Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;
And the multitudes were unanimously giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, while they were hearing and seeing the miracles which he was performing.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Whence was the baptism of John? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we may say, From heaven; He will say to us, Why then did you not believe on him?
And the publicans came also to be baptized, and said to him; Teacher, what shall we do!
And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there were many waters there: and they came and baptized.
This word you know, which was throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
And it came to pass while all the people were being baptized, and Jesus having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, in order to be baptized by him.
And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they both came down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes as scales: and he looked up; and having stood up, was baptized,
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
Then the neighbors, and those seeing him previously, because he was a beggar, continued to say, Is not this the one sitting and begging?
And a certain man, being lame from his mother's womb was habitually carried, whom they placed daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those entering into the temple;
And they come into Jericho: and He and His disciples and a great multitude going out from Jericho, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, was sitting by the wayside, 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
And seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and apprehending that they are unlearned and ignorant men, they continued to be astonished, and recognized them, that they were with Jesus;
Joseph, who is from Arimathea, an honorable councilor, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; having taken courage came to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Then indeed preaching boldly in behalf of the Lord, witnessing to the word of His grace, giving signs and wonders to be wrought by their hands, they spent much time.
Bribery » Examples of
And being assembled along with the elders, and taking counsel, they gave much 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
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians extended no small philanthropy to us: for, having kindled a fire, they received us all to it, on account of the recent rain and cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
being especially grieved at the word which he had spoken, that they were about to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who laid down their neck for my life; and for whom not I alone hut all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
But I will most delightfully spend and be spent for your souls. If the more abundantly I love you am I loved the less?
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Catholicity » Examples of
Then Peter responded, Whether is any one able to forbid the water, that these shall not be baptized, whosoever received the Holy Ghost as we indeed?
But the apostles in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria has received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
And hearing these things, they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life.
I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians; both to the wise, and the unwise:
Cleanliness » Examples of
For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they diligently wash their hands, do not eat, holding the tradition of the elders.
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And the Gentiles hearing, rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and so many as had been ordained unto eternal life believed:
And the faithful ones who were of the circumcision, so many as came along with Peter, were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also;
And they opposing, and blaspheming, shaking his garments, he said to them, Your blood be upon your own head; I am pure: from now I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in the heaven, saying, The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and his Christ; and he will reign until the ages of the ages.
But the apostles and brethren being throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also 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 in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And the cock crew the second time. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus told him; That, before the cock shall crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And having gone out, he continued to weep.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I counsel you to buy from me gold which has been purified by the fire, in order that you may be rich; and white garments, in order that you may be clothed, and the shame of your nakedness may not be exposed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
And he sitting on his tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Let there be nothing to thee and that just man: for this day I suffered many things in a dream on account of Him.
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
And he sitting on his tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Let there be nothing to thee and that just man: for this day I suffered many things in a dream on account of Him.
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, having been born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child; and did not fear the commandment of the king.
Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Ghost; as your fathers did, so do ye.
Pilate says to Him, Do you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and I have power to crucify you? Jesus responded, Thou hast no power against me, unless it was given to thee from above: on this account the one having betrayed me to thee has the greater sin.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he went out, as seeing the invisible one.
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
who, having received such a charge, cast them into the interior prison, and fastened their feet into the wood.
Cursing » Examples of
Then he began to anathematize and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And laying in wait for Him, they sent sharpers, feigning themselves to be righteous, that they might catch his word, in order to turn Him over to the government and authority of the proconsul.
Now therefore do you appeal to the chiliarch along with the sanhedrim, that he may lead him down to you, as about to investigate matters concerning him more thoroughly: and we are ready to kill him before he comes nigh.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant may say in his heart, my lord delayeth his coming, and may begin to smite the servants and handmaidens, and to eat and drink, and be drunken;
for each one takes his own supper in eating; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
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 has come 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 electing elders for them in every church, praying with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
But until the day was about to come, Paul exhorted all to take food, saying, Already this day you remain in a state of solicitude, the fourteenth day, receiving nothing.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
And Jesus, full of the Holy Ghost, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, tempted by the devil forty days. And He ate nothing during those days; and they having been completed, He afterward hungered.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
and he was three days not seeing, neither did he eat nor drink.
And Cornelius said, From the fourth day until this hour, indeed the ninth, I was praying in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in shining apparel,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
And they ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Now separate unto me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. Then they having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, sent them away.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
And by the cross of Jesus stood His mother, and the sister of His mother, Mary the mother of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. Then Jesus seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved, standing by, said to His mother; Woman, behold, thy 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 the Gentiles hearing, rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and so many as had been ordained unto eternal life believed:
And the faithful ones who were of the circumcision, so many as came along with Peter, were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also;
And they opposing, and blaspheming, shaking his garments, he said to them, Your blood be upon your own head; I am pure: from now I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in the heaven, saying, The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and his Christ; and he will reign until the ages of the ages.
But the apostles and brethren being throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also received the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Who may not fear, O Lord, and will not glorify thy name? because thou alone art holy; because all the nations shall come and worship before thee; because thy righteous acts have been made manifest.
saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord truly our God, to receive glory and honor and power: because thou hast created all things, and through thy will they were, and were created.
so that the multitudes were astonished, seeing the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, the lame walking about, and the blind seeing: and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
on account of which cause I indeed suffer these things: but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to stand guard over that which is committed unto me unto that day.
For unto this we toil and agonize, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, having ministered to the saints, and ministering.
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, and your labor, and your patience, and that you are not able to bear the wicked; and you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them to be liars:
But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in; was naked, and ye clothed me: was sick, and ye visited me: was in prison, and ye came unto me.
incessantly remembering your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before God even our Father;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit, being full of wisdom; and the grace of God was on Him.
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as it is worthy, because your faith increases, and the divine love of each one of you all towards one another abounds more and more;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
And Saul continued to be the more filled up with dynamite, and he was confounding the Jews dwelling in Damascus, proving that Jesus is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
And hearing the king they departed, and, behold, the star which they saw in the east went before them, until having come, it stood above where the young child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And looking round on them with indignation, being grieved over the hardness of their hearts, He says to the man; Reach forth thy hand. And he reached it forth and it was restored.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then they will deliver you into tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of my name,
If you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.
Blessed are ye, when the people may hate you, and when they may separate you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of man.
I have given unto them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
And they were filled with rage; and they were talking one to another what they might do to Jesus.
But his citizens continued to hate him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this man to rule over us.
The world is not able to hate you; but it hates me, because I testify against it, that its works are evil.
But in order that the word having been written in their law may be fulfilled, That they hated me gratuitously.
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For when we also were without understanding, being disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in sin and envy, hateful, hating one another;
And it being day, the Jews having formed a conspiracy, obligated themselves by an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they might kill Paul.
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Examples of » Herodias
For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have the wife of thy brother. And Herodias hated him, and wished to kill him; and was not able;
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
And they opposing, and blaspheming, shaking his garments, he said to them, Your blood be upon your own head; I am pure: from now I will go to the Gentiles.
In the manner in which Jannes and Jambres also resisted Moses, so these indeed resist the truth; men who are corrupt as to their mind, reprobate concerning the faith.
but Elymas the magician (for thus his name is interpreted) opposed them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If any one may minister unto me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my minister be: if any one may minister unto me, the Father will honor him.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
And by the cross of Jesus stood His mother, and the sister of His mother, Mary the mother of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. Then Jesus seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved, standing by, said to His mother; Woman, behold, thy 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, who is from Arimathea, an honorable councilor, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; having taken courage came to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table.
the One coming after me, of whom I am not worthy that I may loose the latchet of His sandal.
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me?
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
And the centurion responding said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou mayest come in under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant will be healed.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
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 Peter, opening his mouth, said, In truth I apprehend that God is no respecter of persons:
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show unto his servants the thing which it behooves speedily to come to pass; and he signified having sent by his angel to his servant John;
and they are singing a new song before the throne, and in presence of the four living creatures, and the elders. And no one was able to learn the song except the hundred and forty-four thousand, who have been redeemed from the earth.
All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness:
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them by name Agabus, standing up, signified through the Spirit that there is about to be a great famine throughout the whole world: which took place under the reign of Claudius.
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 removed from him who called you in the grace of Christ into another gospel;
For before certain ones came from James, he was eating along with the Gentiles: but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
and the sun having risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
And those around Paul having sailed from Paphos, came into Perge of Pamphylia: and John having departed from them returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the past time is sufficient to have wrought the will of the heathens, walking in impurities, in lusts, in wine-drinkings, in revelries, in intemperance, and in unlawful idolatries:
receiving the reward of unrighteousness, esteeming pleasure which is in the daytime; luxury; spots and blemishes, swelling in their deceits, feasting along with you,
envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and things like unto these: which I tell you beforehand, as I did previously say to you, that those doing such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant may say in his heart, my lord delayeth his coming, and may begin to smite the servants and handmaidens, and to eat and drink, and be drunken;
for each one takes his own supper in eating; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
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 may say in his heart, my lord delayeth his coming, and may begin to smite the servants and handmaidens, and to eat and drink, and be drunken;
for each one takes his own supper in eating; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
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
and having come to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine: and having mounted him on his own beast, carried him to a tavern, and cared for him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians extended no small philanthropy to us: for, having kindled a fire, they received us all to it, on account of the recent rain and 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 and weeping and great mourning; Rachel weeping for her children; and was not willing to be comforted, because they are not.
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
And a great multitude of people followed Him, and of women who were both weeping and bewailing Him.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
being especially grieved at the word which he had spoken, that they were about to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who laid down their neck for my life; and for whom not I alone hut all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
But I will most delightfully spend and be spent for your souls. If the more abundantly I love you am I loved the less?
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
being especially grieved at the word which he had spoken, that they were about to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who laid down their neck for my life; and for whom not I alone hut all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
But I will most delightfully spend and be spent for your souls. If the more abundantly I love you am I loved the less?
Malice » Examples of
And hearing these words, they were cut through their hearts and gnashed their teeth at him.
Having come to the place called Golgotha, which is called the place of a skull.
But the chief priest passed an edict that they would also slay Lazarus;
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one responding from the multitude, said, Teacher, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit. And when he may take him, he lacerates him: and he froths, and gnashes his teeth, and pines away. And I said to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were not able.
The sick man responded to Him, Lord, I have no man that may put me in the pool, when the water may be troubled: and while I come, another goes down before me.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
And He was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awaken Him, and say to Him; Teacher, is there no care to thee that we perish?
And He seeing them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary to them, and about the fourth watch of the night He comes to them, walking on the sea; and He wished to pass by them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a certain woman, being in an issue of blood twelve years, and having suffered much from many physicians, and expended all things which were with her, and being profited as to nothing, but rather having come to the worse,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
and neither sun nor stars appearing for many days, and there being no small tempest on us, finally all hope of saving us was taken away.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
But when Herod was about to lead him forth, and Peter was sleeping that night between two soldiers, and bound with two chains; and the guards were keeping guard before the door.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fishes: but what are these among so many?
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh, meek, and seated upon a donkey, even a colt, the progeny of the work-beast.
But I Paul exhort you through the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who before your face am indeed humble among you, but being absent am bold towards you:
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.
Then Jesus says to him, Turn away thy sword into its place; for all taking the sword shall perish by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
And putting down his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not impute this sin to them. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For, unto this the gospel was also preached to the dead, in order that they may indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things concerning the Lord Jesus, with all boldness, uninterruptedly.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven having the eternal gospel to preach to those dwelling upon the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people,
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, seeing that he was mocked by the wise men, became exceedingly angry; and having sent forth, he slew all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its boundaries, from two years old and under, according to the time which he inquired with the wise men.
and casting him out from the city, they began to stone him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, called Saul:
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to receive the book, and to open its seals: because thou wast slain, and didst with thy blood redeem unto God out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If you may keep my commandments, abide in my love; as I have kept the commandments of my Father, and I abide in His love.
but in order that the world may know that I love the Father, and as He commanded, so I am doing. Arise, let us go hence.
for as by the disobedience of one man many were made sinners, so also by the obedience of one man shall many be made righteous.
indeed being a Son, he learned obedience from those things which he suffered;
then he has said, Lo, I come to do thy will. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second;
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
For your obedience has come abroad unto all men: therefore I rejoice over you, and wish you to be wise in that which is good, and uncompromising towards that which is evil.
Therefore, O king, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee into their own city Nazareth.
And when he saw the vision, we immediately sought to depart 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
indeed being a Son, he learned obedience from those things which he suffered;
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
And they opposing, and blaspheming, shaking his garments, he said to them, Your blood be upon your own head; I am pure: from now I will go to the Gentiles.
In the manner in which Jannes and Jambres also resisted Moses, so these indeed resist the truth; men who are corrupt as to their mind, reprobate concerning the faith.
but Elymas the magician (for thus his name is interpreted) opposed them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold, the wages of the laborers having reaped your fields, which is fraudulently kept back by you, is crying out: and the voices of the reapers have come into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves rejoice over you in the churches of God, on account of your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which you endure;
Behold, we pronounce them happy who have endured: you have heard the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, because the Lord is very merciful, and sympathetic.
I know your works, and your labor, and your patience, and that you are not able to bear the wicked; and you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them to be liars:
I John, your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and in patience in Jesus, was in the island which is called Patmos, on account of the word of God, and on account of 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 Peter, opening his mouth, said, In truth I apprehend that God is no respecter of persons:
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou mayest come in thy kingdom.
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto 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 pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou mayest come in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
Jesus spoke these words; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, said, Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son, in order that the Son may glorify thee:
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
For, unto this the gospel was also preached to the dead, in order that they may indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things concerning the Lord Jesus, with all boldness, uninterruptedly.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven having the eternal gospel to preach to those dwelling upon 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, ye who are saying, To-day or to-morrow we will go into that city, and abide there a year, and trade and accumulate:
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said, I will do this: I will take down my barns, and build greater, and there I will gather all my fruits and my goods.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Because you are saying, That I am rich, and have increased in riches, and have need as to nothing, and do you not know that you are miserable, and pitiful, and poor, and blind, and naked?
The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
Jesus said to them, If you were blind you would not have sin: but now you say that, We see: your sin remaineth.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say among yourselves; We have Abraham our father.
They responded to Him, we are the seed of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one: How do You say, that you shall be free?
They responded and said to Him, Abraham is our Father. Jesus says to them, If you were the children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham.
They railed on him, and said, You are His disciple; but we are the disciples of Moses:
and persuade yourself that you are a guide of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness, an instructor of the ignorant,
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 he sent his servants to invite those who had been called to the marriage: and they were not willing to come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them by name Agabus, standing up, signified through the Spirit that there is about to be a great famine throughout the whole world: which took place under the reign of Claudius.
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 certain ones of them were persuaded, and identified themselves with Paul and Silas, and of the pious Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
And the synagogue having been adjourned, many of the Jews and pious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking with them, continued to persuade them to abide in the grace of God.
And the word was pleasing before all the multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas,
And there was certain Greeks of those having come up that they might worship at the feast:
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But the Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the multitudes, stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, thinking that he was dead;
and continued to stone Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
And the Lord responded to him, and said, Ye hypocrites, does not each one of you loose his ox or his donkey from the stall, and leading him away, give him water on the Sabbath?
And He spoke this, not because there was a care to him for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and was carrying those things cast in.
For such do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own stomach; and through fair speeches and eulogies deceive the hearts of the innocent.
You hypocrites, you know how to discern the face of the earth and the firmament; and how do you not discern this 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 in thy sight: and I am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And the cock crew the second time. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus told him; That, before the cock shall crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And having gone out, he continued to weep.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
And Zaccheus standing, said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any one fraudulently, I restore fourfold.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
And from this time Jesus began to show to His disciples, that it behooves Him to go away to Jerusalem, and to suffer many things from the elders and the chief priest and the scribes, and to be killed, and rise the third day.
and they will deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock, and scourge, and crucify Him: and on the third day He will rise.
And they coming down from the mountain, He charged them, that they should relate to no one the things which they saw, until the Son of man may rise from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power the apostles continued to give witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Lord; and great grace was upon them all.
And we are witnesses in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they even slew, hanging him on the wood. God raised him on the third day, and gave him to be made manifest; not to all the people, but to the witnesses having been chosen of God, to us, who ate and drank along with him after He arose from the dead:
having been ordained the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, from the resurrection of the dead, of Jesus Christ our Lord:
Him by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, having been delivered, you having nailed up, slew through the hand of lawless men; whom God raised up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was impossible that he should be held by it.
And you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and ask that a man who was a murderer should be delivered unto you, and you slew the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, whose witnesses we are.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
To whom He also, after He suffered, manifested Himself alive in many testimonials, being seen by them forty days, and speaking the things concerning the kingdom of God:
And having gone, they secured the tomb, sealing the stone, with the guard.
And saying this, He shewed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples rejoiced, seeing the Lord.
See my hands and my feet, that I am He: feel me; and see, because a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me having.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
But he says to them, Fear not: you are seeking Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified: He is risen; He is not here: see the place where they laid Him.
He is not here, but He is risen. Remember how He spoke to you, being with you in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
And immediately the damsel stood up, and walked about; for she was twelve years old. And they were immediately delighted with great delight.
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
And when the crowd was put out, coming to her, He took her by the hand, and the damsel arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
And the dead came out, bound as to his feet and hands with graveclothes; and his face bound round with a napkin. Jesus says to them, Loose him, and let him go.
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
And the dead man sat up, and began to talk, and Ile gave him to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
And Peter having put them all out, and putting down his knees, prayed; and having turned toward the body, said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and seeing Peter sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And the disciples James and John, seeing, said, Lord, do you wish that we may command fire to descend from heaven and consume them?
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number having believed, turned to the Lord.
Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;
And the multitudes were unanimously giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, while they were hearing and seeing the miracles which he was performing.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
because in everything you are enriched in him, in all speech and in all knowledge;
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.
and she a widow of about fourscore years, who did not depart from the temple, worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Whence was the baptism of John? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we may say, From heaven; He will say to us, Why then did you not believe on him?
And the publicans came also to be baptized, and said to him; Teacher, what shall we do!
And John was also baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there were many waters there: and they came and baptized.
This word you know, which was throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
And it came to pass while all the people were being baptized, and Jesus having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, in order to be baptized by him.
And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And taking them that hour of the night, he washed the blood from their stripes; and he and his were baptized immediately:
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she and her household were baptized, she entreated us, saying, If you have found me to be faithful to the Lord, having come into my house, abide: and she constrained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then indeed having received his word they were baptized, and on that day about three thousand souls were added unto them;
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they both came down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip preaching the gospel concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes as scales: and he looked up; and having stood up, was baptized,
Salutations » Examples of
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, Hail. And they having come forward, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him.
And the angel having come to her said; Hail, thou blessed one; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women.
Secret discipleship » Examples of
After these things, Joseph from Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but having been hidden on account of the fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take the body of Jesus. And Pilate permitted. Then he came and took the body of Jesus.
There was a man of the Pharisees, the name to him Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; the same came to Him by night, and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that thou hast come a teacher from God; for no one is able to do these miracles, which thou art doing, unless God may he with him.
Nevertheless indeed many of the rulers also believed on Him; but they were not confessing Him on account of the Pharisees, in order that they might not be put out of the synagogues:
Seekers » Examples of
then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and requested him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
Seeking God » Examples of
then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and requested him, saying, 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
And by chance a certain priest came down that way: and seeing him, passed by on the other side. And likewise also a Levite, being at the place, coming and seeing, passed by on the other side.
and one of you may say to them, Go in peace, be ye warmed, and be ye fed; and give them not the necessaries of the body; what profit is it?
for all are seeking after their own, and not the things of Jesus Christ.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
But they bind heavy burdens, and place them on the shoulders of the people; and they themselves are not willing to touch 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 unto us, that we may sit, one on thy right, and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
But at midnight Paul and Silas, praying, continued to sing praises to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to receive the book, and to open its seals: because thou wast slain, and didst with thy blood redeem unto God out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Slander » Examples of
For John the Baptist has come neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and you say, He has a demon.
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And behold, Jesus met them, saying, Hail. And they having come forward, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him.
And the angel having come to her said; Hail, thou blessed one; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
If thine eye may be bad, thy whole body will be dark. Then if the light which is in you is darkness, the darkness is so great.
Let them alone: the blind are leaders of the blind: if the blind may lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.
Ye blind: for which is the greater, the gift, or the altar which sanctifies the gift?
But their minds were darkened. For until this day the same veil remains in the reading of the old covenant, remains, not lifted; because it is done away in Christ;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
because in everything you are enriched in him, in all speech and in all knowledge;
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But the Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the multitudes, stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, thinking that he was dead;
and continued to stone Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
they were stoned, they were tempted, they were burnt, they died by the edge of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins; being destitute, troubled, persecuted,
And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw beneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain on account of the word of God, and the testimony which they had.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the house; yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And the king immediately sending forth a soldier of his guard, commanded that his head should be brought.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and casting him out from the city, they began to stone him. And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, called Saul:
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, that they might comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
And they having come into Capernaum, those receiving the double drachma came to Peter, and said, Does your teacher pay the double drachma?
Thankfulness » Examples of
And the brethren, hearing the news concerning us, came thence to meet us at the Appian Forum and Three Taverns: whom Paul, seeing, having given thanks to God, took courage.
I give thanks to Jesus Christ our Lord, the one having filled me up with dynamite, because he considered me faithful, having put me in the ministry;
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But the Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the multitudes, stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, thinking that he was dead;
and continued to stone Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And being assembled along with the elders, and taking counsel, they gave much money to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And they having come into Capernaum, those receiving the double drachma came to Peter, and said, Does your teacher pay the double drachma?
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And they having come into Capernaum, those receiving the double drachma came to Peter, and said, Does your teacher pay the double drachma?
Trust in God » Examples of
on account of which cause I indeed suffer these things: but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to stand guard over that which is committed unto me unto that day.
For unto this we toil and agonize, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.
Unity » Examples of
And of the multitude who believed there was one heart and soul, and no one was saying that any of those things which belonged to him were his own, but all things were common to them.
They were all persevering of one accord in prayer along with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers.
And many miracles and wonders were wrought by the hands of the apostles among the people. And they were all of one accord in Solomon's porch.
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all of one accord in the same place.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
And He said to her, What do you wish? She says to Him, Tell me that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right, and one on thy left, in thy kingdom.
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and because they were of the same craft, abode with them, and they labored: for they were tentmakers by trade.
Vows » Examples of
And Paul, still remaining some days, having bidden adieu to the brethren, sailed away to Syria, and along with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea; for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Then you, beloved, foreknowing watch, lest, having been led away by the delusion of the ungodly, you may fall from your own stedfastness:
See that you do not reject the one speaking: for if they escape not having rejected the one delivering them the divine oracles on earth, how much more shall we not escape, who turn away from the one speaking from the heavens:
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And he being present, the Jews having come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him charges many and heavy, which they were not able to prove.
Then they bribed men, saying, that we have heard him speaking words blasphemous against Moses and God.
And they having received the money, did as they were instructed: and this report is current among the Jews until this day.
but not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, roaring that, These who have turned the world upside down are also come hither;
For many were testifying falsely against Him, and their testimonies were not equal.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And with great power the apostles continued to give witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Lord; and great grace was upon them all.
John beareth witness concerning Him, and cried out saying; This is He of whom I spoke, He that cometh after me has been before me:
Then having received help from God, I have stood unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said were about to come to pass:
And they spoke to him the word of the Lord, along with all who were in his house.
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and because they were of the same craft, abode with them, and they labored: for they were tentmakers by trade.
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For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, in order that no one may boast:
the one having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the eternal times,
Why? Because they sought it not from faith, but as it were from works: they stumbled over the stone of stumbling,
knowing that a man is not justified by works of law, but through the faith of Christ Jesus, and we have believed into Christ Jesus, in order that we may be justified by faith of Christ, and not by works of law, because by works of law no flesh shall be justified.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name done many mighty works? Then I will confess unto them that I never knew you: depart from me, ye who work iniquity.
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And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subordinated to us in thy name.
Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know your works, and your labor, and your patience, and that you are not able to bear the wicked; and you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them to be liars:
But there was a certain disciple in Joppa, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in; was naked, and ye clothed me: was sick, and ye visited me: was in prison, and ye came unto me.
incessantly remembering your work of faith and labor of love and patience of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before God even our Father;
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And he being present, the Jews having come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing against him charges many and heavy, which they were not able to prove.
Then they bribed men, saying, that we have heard him speaking words blasphemous against Moses and God.
And they having received the money, did as they were instructed: and this report is current among the Jews until this day.
but not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, roaring that, These who have turned the world upside down are also come hither;
For many were testifying falsely against Him, and their testimonies were not equal.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6You have dishonored the poor. Do not the rich domineer over you, and drag you into courts?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living creatures having six wings, one opposite one of them; filled with eyes without and within; and they cease not day and night, saying; Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Omnipotent, who was, and who is, and who is the one coming.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman responded and said, I have no husband. Jesus says to her, Well didst thou say, I have no husband:
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39But there was a paroxysm, so that they parted from one another, and Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away into Cyprus.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter responding says to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah:
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29And Levi made a great feast for Him in his own house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and others who were sitting along with Him.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And there was no child to them, as Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in their days.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30but when this thy son, the one devouring thy living with harlots came, thou hast slain for him the fatted calf.
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Luke 22:65And blaspheming, they continued to speak many other things against Him.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Joseph, who is from Arimathea, an honorable councilor, who also himself was waiting for the kingdom of God; having taken courage came to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And He said to them, Behold, you having come into the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he is going.
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas, the one having betrayed Him, seeing that He was condemned, being seized with remorse, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23Behold, the virgin shall have gestation and bring forth a son, and they will call his name Emmanuel, which is interpreted, God is with us.
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the little child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26And it happened unto them, a whole year indeed they assembled in the church, and taught a great multitude: and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, that they might comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15And I saw a great white throne, and him sitting on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8And Simon Peter, seeing, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying; Depart from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man,
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7Those things which were gained to me, these I counted loss for the sake of Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10Because they say, His letters are indeed weighty and powerful; but the presence of his body is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19But Saul, still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, having come to the high priest,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And as they did not approve to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are inappropriate;
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, Truly I say unto thee, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18Then indeed he purchased a field by the reward of iniquity, and falling headlong, burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels burst out;
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12And afterwards the other virgins come, saying; Lord, lord, open unto us.
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And behold, two of them on that day were journeying to a village, distant from Jerusalem sixty furlongs, to which was the name Emmaus:
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15And that which is in the good ground, are those whosoever hearing the word in a beautiful and good heart, retain it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22And the young man hearing the word, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we may seal the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22for each one takes his own supper in eating; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians; and was mighty in his words and works.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And the word was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem concerning them: and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and we toil working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35But Peter responding said to Him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8and sending them to Bethlehem he said; Having gone search diligently for the young child; and when you may find Him, notify me, in order that I, having gone, may worship Him also.
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered up to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received the witness that he was righteous, God witnessing to his gifts: and through it he having died is still speaking.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Again Pilate went out, and speaks to them, Behold, I lead Him out to you, in order that you may know that I find no fault.
Examples Of Following God
1 Corinthians 11:1Be ye imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given unto you an example, that you may also do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God: the outgoing of whose deportment seeing, imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit, to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25And by the cross of Jesus stood His mother, and the sister of His mother, Mary the mother of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when thou mayest pray, enter into thy closet, and having closed thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will reward thee openly.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and having destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, with a catastrophe he condemned them, having put them forth as an example to those about to be ungodly:
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28And that servant having gone out, found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him one hundred denaria: seized him, throttled him, saying, Pay me what you owe me.
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9Therefore those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19And Joseph her husband, being righteous and not wishing to expose her publicly, determined to send her away secretly.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35And Peter says to Him, If it may be necessary for me to die with thee, I will not deny thee. Likewise also all the disciples said.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11And a certain man, by name Simon, was formerly practicing magic in the city, and bewitching the nation of Samaria, saying that himself was some great man:
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have it against you, that you suffer the woman Jezebel, who says herself to be a prophet, and teaches and deceives my servants to commit fornication, and to cat things sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those holding the teachings of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the sons of Israel, and to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and miracles among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5And a certain one was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, of the village of Mary and Martha her sister.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11And the famine came into all the land and Canaan, and great distress: and our fathers found no sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then the disciples of John come to Him, saying, Wherefore do we and the Pharisee fast, but thy disciples do not fast?
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest, by name Zacharias, of the course of Ahijah, and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elizabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned concerning things not yet seen, being moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his family; by which he condemned the world, and became heir to the righteousness which is according to faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Woe unto you, blind guides, who are saying, Whosoever may swear by the temple it is nothing; but whosoever may swear by the gold of the temple, he is debtor.
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13and I had no rest to my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus: but having bidden them adieu, I came away into Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31Then indeed the church had peace throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified and progressing in the fear of the Lord; and was being multiplied by the exhortation of the Holy Ghost.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36He led them out, doing wonders and miracles in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18who against hope confided in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be:
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And it came to pass, He was sitting at the table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners, having come were sitting along with Jesus and His disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me?
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became hungry, and wished to eat: but they getting it ready, an ecstasy came on him,
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod secretly calling the wise men, inquired with them the time of the appearing of the star,
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1Fornication is truly heard of among you, and such fornication which is not among the heathens, that one should have the wife of his father.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and because they were of the same craft, abode with them, and they labored: for they were tentmakers by trade.
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And He said to them, Truly, you make void the commandment of God, that you may hold your own tradition.
Innocence, Examples Of
1 Peter 2:22who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth,
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2but we lay aside the hidden things of disgrace, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but in the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men, before God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7Jesus spoke these words; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, said, Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son, in order that the Son may glorify thee:
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;
Lying, Examples Of
Matthew 26:72And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9And a certain man, by name Simon, was formerly practicing magic in the city, and bewitching the nation of Samaria, saying that himself was some great man:
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35in order that all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, unto the blood of Zachariah the son of the blessed, whom they slew between the temple and the altar, may come upon you.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and spared not the old world, but delivered Noah the eighth person, the preacher of righteousness, brings the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, having been born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child; and did not fear the commandment of the king.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed through envy and strife, and some through good will, are preaching Christ:
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6You have dishonored the poor. Do not the rich domineer over you, and drag you into courts?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5And after his father died he migrated himself thence into this country in which you now dwell,
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21At the same hour He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and the earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them to babes: yea, Father, because it was thus pleasing in thy sight.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7and they love the first couch at the suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said to them, Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned concerning things not yet seen, being moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his family; by which he condemned the world, and became heir to the righteousness which is according to faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11And they were filled with rage; and they were talking one to another what they might do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And in the morning, exceedingly early, while it was yet night, having arisen up He came out, and went away into a desert place, and was praying there.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37And they said to Him, Grant unto us, that we may sit, one on thy right, and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21But all the Athenians and itinerant strangers were accustomed to devote their time to nothing else, than to tell something new, or to hear something.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it came to pass while the days of His taking up were being fulfilled, and He turned His face to go to Jerusalem,
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8but to the Son he says, Thy throne, O God, is unto the age of the age; and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of thy kingdom.
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, having received the spies with peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39Return to thy own house, and relate, how many things God has done unto thee. And he departed throughout the whole city, preaching how many things Jesus did unto him.
