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That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps.
Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set those who believe an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.
In every way set them an example of good conduct yourself. Teach with sincerity and 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 observe the rules handed down from their ancestors, and will not eat until they have washed their hands in a particular way,
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
The archangel Michael himself, when he had the dispute with the devil about Moses' body, did not venture to condemn him for blasphemy; he only said, "May the Lord rebuke you!"
against whom even angels far superior to these beings in strength and power bring no abusive charge before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
for Demas has deserted me for love of the present world, and has 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 Lord's hand was with them, and there were a great many who believed and turned to the Lord.
So they welcomed his message and were baptized, and about three thousand people joined them that day.
When the people heard Philip and saw the signs that he showed they were all interested in what he had to say,
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did John's baptism come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'It was from heaven,' he will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'
Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what ought we to do?"
John too was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, for there was plenty of water there, and people came there and were baptized.
You know the story that has gone all over Judea, starting from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now when all the people were baptized and when Jesus also after his baptism was praying, heaven opened
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.
It was in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And right then in the night, he took them and washed their wounds, and he and all his household were baptized immediately.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household were baptized, she appealed to us, and said, "If you are really convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted upon our coming.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So they welcomed his message and were baptized, and about three thousand people joined them that day.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household, and many of the people of Corinth heard Paul and believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
So he ordered the car to stop, and Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip's message of the good news of the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, men and women alike accepted baptism.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus,
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Something like scales immediately dropped from his eyes, and his sight was restored, and he got up and was baptized,
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
Then his neighbors and people who had formerly seen him begging, said, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?"
when a man who had been lame from his birth was carried by. He used to be placed every day at what was known as the Beautiful Gate of the Temple, to beg from the people on their way into the Temple,
And they came to Jericho. As he was leaving the town with his disciples and a great crowd, Timaeus' son Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting at the roadside.
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
They were amazed to see how outspoken Peter and John were, and to find that they were uneducated men with no advantages. They recognized them as companions of Jesus,
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the council, who was himself living in expectation of the reign of God, made bold to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.
When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and fearlessly uttered God's message.
and spoke boldly for the Lord's cause, talking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews. But they tried to kill him.
They spent some time there, speaking fearlessly and relying upon the Lord, who bore witness to his gracious message by letting signs and wonders be done by them.
Bribery » Examples of
And they got together and consulted with the elders, and gave the soldiers a large sum of money,
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
And right then in the night, he took them and washed their wounds, and he and all his household were baptized immediately.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and he went up to him and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. And he put him on his own mule and brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they made a fire and welcomed us, because of the rain that had come on and the cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus himself.
for they were especially saddened at his saying that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
who risked their necks to save my life. Not only I but also all the churches among the heathen thank them. Remember me also to the church that meets at their house.
And I will be glad to spend all I have and all I am for your sake. Are you going to love me the less for loving you so intensely?
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Catholicity » Examples of
"Can anyone refuse the use of water to baptize these people when they have received the holy Spirit just as we did?"
When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted God's message, they sent Peter and John there.
When they heard this, they made no further objection, but they gave honor to God, and said, "Then God has given even the heathen repentance and the hope of life!"
In my opinion, therefore, we ought not to put obstacles in the way of those of the heathen who are turning to God,
I owe a debt both to Greeks and to foreigners, to the cultivated and the uncultivated.
Cleanliness » Examples of
For the Pharisees and all the Jews observe the rules handed down from their ancestors, and will not eat until they have washed their hands in a particular way,
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
When the heathen heard this they were delighted, and praised God's message, and all who were destined for eternal life believed,
The Jewish believers who had come with Peter were amazed because the gift of the holy Spirit had been showered upon the heathen too,
But as they contradicted and abused him, he shook his clothes in protest, and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am not to blame for it! After this I will go to the heathen."
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and loud voices were heard in heaven, saying, "The sovereignty of the world has passed into the possession of our Lord and his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever."
The apostles and brothers all over Judea heard that the heathen had also accepted God's message,
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
His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your eyes; I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired men!'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
But the tax-collector stood at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven, but struck his breast, and said, 'O God, have mercy on a sinner like me!'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
At that moment for the second time a cock crowed. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will disown me three times!" And at that, he wept aloud.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I advise you to buy of me gold that has been tested with fire, so that you may be rich, and white clothes to put on, to keep your shameful nakedness from being seen, and salve to put on your eyes, to make you see.
Now while he was on the bench his wife sent to him to say, "Do not have anything to do with that upright man, for I have just had a painful experience in a dream about him."
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Now while he was on the bench his wife sent to him to say, "Do not have anything to do with that upright man, for I have just had a painful experience in a dream about him."
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
Faith led Moses' parents to hide him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child and they would not respect the edict of the king.
You stubborn people, with heathen hearts and ears, you are always opposing the holy Spirit, just as your forefathers did!
Then Pilate said to him, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Do you not know that it is in my power to release you or to have you crucified?" Jesus answered him, "You would have no power at all over me, if it were not given to you from above. So you are less guilty than the man who betrayed me to you."
Faith made him leave Egypt, unafraid of the king's anger, for he persevered as though he saw him who is unseen.
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
He, having had such strict orders, put them into the inner cell, and fastened their feet in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Then he started to swear with the strongest oaths, "I do not know the man!" And at that moment a cock crowed.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
So they kept watch of him and set some spies who pretended to be honest men to fasten on something that he said, so that they might hand him over to the control and authority of the governor.
Now you and the council must suggest to the colonel that he should have Paul brought down to you, as you mean to look into his case more carefully, and we will be ready to kill him before he gets down."
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if the slave says to himself, 'My master is not coming back for a long time,' and begins to beat the men and women slaves and to eat and drink and get drunk,
for each of you hurries to get his own supper and eat it, and one goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
"For when John the Baptist came, he did not eat any bread or drink any wine, and you said, '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
They appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Until daybreak Paul kept urging them all to take something to eat. "For fourteen days," he said, "you have been constantly on the watch, without taking anything to eat.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Jesus returned from the Jordan full of the holy Spirit, and he was led about in the desert for forty days by the Spirit, and was tempted by the devil. In all those days he ate nothing, and when they were over he was famished.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
and for three days he could not see, and neither ate nor drank.
Cornelius answered, "Three days ago, just at this time of day, I was praying in my house about three o'clock, when a man in dazzling clothing stood before me,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them." So after fasting and prayer, they laid their hands upon them and let them go.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went back with them to Nazareth and obeyed them. And his mother treasured all these things up in her mind.
Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. So Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, said to his mother, "There is your son!"
Filial honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
Filial honour » Examples of » Elisha
Filial honour » Examples of » Joseph
Filial honour » Examples of » David
Filial honour » Examples of » Solomon
Forsaking God » Examples of
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
When the heathen heard this they were delighted, and praised God's message, and all who were destined for eternal life believed,
The Jewish believers who had come with Peter were amazed because the gift of the holy Spirit had been showered upon the heathen too,
But as they contradicted and abused him, he shook his clothes in protest, and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am not to blame for it! After this I will go to the heathen."
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and loud voices were heard in heaven, saying, "The sovereignty of the world has passed into the possession of our Lord and his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever."
The apostles and brothers all over Judea heard that the heathen had also accepted God's message,
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Who will not fear and give glory to your name, Lord? For you alone are holy. All the heathen will come and worship before you, for the justice of your sentences has now been shown."
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory, honor, and power, for you created all things; by your will they existed and were created."
so that the people were astonished to see the dumb speak, the lame walk, and the blind see. And they praised the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
This is why I am suffering as I am, but I am not ashamed of it, for I know whom I have trusted and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have intrusted to him for that Day.
It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not so unjust as to forget the work you have done and the love you have showed for his cause, in giving help to your fellow-Christians 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 what you have done; your hard work and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, and that you have tested those who claimed to be apostles when they were not, and have found them to be impostors.
Among the disciples at Joppa there was a woman named Tabitha, which is in Greek Dorcas, that is, gazelle. She had devoted herself to doing good and to acts of charity.
For when I was hungry, you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink, when I was a stranger, you invited me to your homes, when I had no clothes, you gave me clothes, when I was sick, you looked after me, when I was in prison, you came to see me.'
for we can never forget before our God and Father your energetic faith, your loving service, and your unwavering expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child grew up and became strong and thoughtful, with God's blessing resting on him.
As Jesus grew older he gained in wisdom and won the approval of God and men.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We always have to thank God for you, brothers, as it is right that we should, because your faith is growing so wonderfully 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 up and became strong in the Spirit, and he lived in the desert until the day when he proclaimed himself to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul grew more and more powerful, and bewildered the Jews who lived in Damascus by his proofs that Jesus was the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
So they obeyed the king and went, and the star which they had seen rise led them on until it reached the place where the child was, and stopped above it.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And he looked around at them with anger, hurt by their obstinacy, and he said to the man, "Hold out your hand!" And he held it out, and his hand was cured.
Still later he appeared to the Eleven themselves when they were at table, and reproached them for their obstinacy and want of faith, because they had not believed those who had seen him after he had been raised from the dead.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then they will hand you over to persecution and they will put you to death, and you will be hated by all the heathen because you bear my name.
If you belonged to the world, the world would love what was its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have selected you from the world, that the world hates you.
"Blessed are you when people hate you and exclude you and denounce you and spurn the name you bear as evil, on account of the Son of Man.
I have given them your message, and the world has come to hate them, for they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
But they were perfectly furious, and discussed with one another what they could do to Jesus.
But his countrymen hated him, and they sent a delegation after him to say, 'We do not want this man made king over us.'
It is impossible for the world to hate you, but it does hate me for testifying that its ways are wrong.
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we ourselves were once without understanding, disobedient, deluded, enslaved to all kinds of passions and pleasures. Our minds were full of malice and envy. Men hated us and we hated one another.
In the morning, the Jews made a conspiracy and took an oath not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Examples of » Herodias
John said to Herod, "It is not right for you to be living with your brother's wife." Herodias felt bitterly toward him and wanted him killed. But she could not bring it about,
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But as they contradicted and abused him, he shook his clothes in protest, and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am not to blame for it! After this I will go to the heathen."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, these people in turn oppose the truth; they are men of depraved minds and counterfeit faith.
But Elymas the magician??or that is the meaning of his name??pposed them, and tried to keep the governor from accepting 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 wherever I am found, my servant must be also. If anyone serves me, my Father will show him honor.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went back with them to Nazareth and obeyed them. And his mother treasured all these things up in her mind.
Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. So Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near, said to his mother, "There is your son!"
Honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
Honour » Examples of » Elisha
Honour » Examples of » Joseph
Honour » Examples of » David
Honour » Examples of » Solomon
Hope » Messianic » Examples of
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the council, who was himself living in expectation of the reign of God, made bold to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
But she said, "O yes, sir! For even dogs eat the scraps that fall from their masters' table!"
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
It is a trustworthy saying, entitled to the fullest acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of them,
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John dissuaded him, and said, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
But the captain answered, "I am not a suitable person, sir, to have you come under my roof, but simply say the word, and my servant will be cured.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
At this the high priest Ananias ordered the people who were standing nearest to 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
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus saw what they were discussing, and said to them, "What are you pondering over in your minds?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
A revelation made by Jesus Christ which God gave him to disclose to his slaves of what must very soon happen. He sent and communicated it by his angel to his slave John,
They were singing a new song before the throne and the four animals and the elders, and no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been ransomed from the earth.
All Scripture is divinely inspired, and useful in teaching, in reproof, in correcting faults, and in training in uprightness,
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
and one of them named Agabus got up and under the influence of the Spirit revealed the fact that there was going to be a great famine all over the world. This was the famine that occurred in the reign of Claudius.
He came to see us and took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands with it, and said, "This is what the holy Spirit says: 'The Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt like this, and will hand him over to the heathen!' "
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 amazed that you are so quickly turning away from him who called you by the mercy of Christ, to some different good news??7 not that there is any other, only that there are some people who are trying to unsettle you and want to turn the good news of the Christ around.
For until some people came from James, he used to eat with the heathen, but after they came, he began to draw back and hold aloof, for fear of the party of circumcision.
but when the sun came up it was scorched and withered up, because it had no root.
Paul and his companions sailed from Paphos and went to Perga in Pamphylia. There John left them and returned to Jerusalem,
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and how from childhood you have known the Scriptures which can give you the wisdom that through faith in Christ Jesus leads to salvation.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
You have spent time enough in the past in doing as the heathen like to do, indulging in sensuality, passion, drunkenness, carousing, dissipation, and detestable idolatry.
suffering wrong as the reward for their wrongdoing. They find pleasure in the indulgence of the moment; they are a stain and a disgrace, and they revel in their deceit while they join in your religious meals.
envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you as I did before that people who do such things will have no share in the Kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if the slave says to himself, 'My master is not coming back for a long time,' and begins to beat the men and women slaves and to eat and drink and get drunk,
for each of you hurries to get his own supper and eat it, and one goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
But if the slave says to himself, 'My master is not coming back for a long time,' and begins to beat the men and women slaves and to eat and drink and get drunk,
for each of you hurries to get his own supper and eat it, and one goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal
Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah
Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad
Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Noah
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Kindness » Examples of » David
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Kindness » Examples of » moses
Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and he went up to him and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. And he put him on his own mule and brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
The natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they made a fire and welcomed us, because of the rain that had come on and the 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 cry was heard in Ramah! Weeping and great lamenting! Rachel weeping for her children, And inconsolable because they were gone."
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
He was followed by a great crowd of people and of women who were beating their breasts and lamenting him.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus himself.
for they were especially saddened at his saying that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
who risked their necks to save my life. Not only I but also all the churches among the heathen thank them. Remember me also to the church that meets at their house.
And I will be glad to spend all I have and all I am for your sake. Are you going to love me the less for loving you so intensely?
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus himself.
for they were especially saddened at his saying that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
who risked their necks to save my life. Not only I but also all the churches among the heathen thank them. Remember me also to the church that meets at their house.
And I will be glad to spend all I have and all I am for your sake. Are you going to love me the less for loving you so intensely?
Malice » Examples of
When they came to a place called Golgotha, which means the Place of the Skull,
But the high priests planned to kill Lazarus also,
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
One of the crowd answered, "Master, I brought my son to you, for he is possessed by a dumb spirit, and wherever it seizes him it convulses him, and he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth; and he is wasting away. I told your disciples to drive it out, and they could not do it."
The sick man answered, "I have nobody, sir, to put me into the pool when the water stirs, but while I am getting down someone else steps in ahead of me."
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
He was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him up and said to him, "Master, does it make no difference to you that we are sinking?"
And he saw that they were straining at the oars, for the wind was against them, and toward morning he went out to them, walking on the sea, and was going to join them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a woman who had had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had had a great deal of treatment from various doctors and had spent all that she had and had not been benefited at all but had actually grown worse,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
For a number of days neither the sun nor the stars were visible, and the storm continued to rage, until at last we gave up all hope of being saved.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
The night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter was asleep between two soldiers, and fastened with two chains, and watchmen were at the door, guarding the jail,
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
"There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and a couple of fish, but what is that among so many people?"
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
"Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Here is your king coming to you, Gentle, and riding on an ass, And on the foal of a beast of burden.' "
I appeal to you personally, by the gentleness and forbearance of Christ??he Paul who is so humble when face to face with you, but so bold in dealing with you when he is far away!
Let my yoke be put upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-minded, and your hearts will find rest,
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back where it belongs! For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first appearance in court no one came to help me; everybody deserted me. May no one lay it up against them!
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
This is why the good news was preached to the dead also, that though they are judged in their physical nature as men are, they may yet live, like God, in the Spirit.
preaching the Kingdom of God to them and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ openly and unhindered.
And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed their message by the signs that attended it.
Then I saw another angel flying in midair, with eternal good news to announce to the inhabitants of the earth, to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologers, and he was very angry, and he sent and made away with all the boys in Bethlehem and in all that neighborhood who were two years old or under, for that was the tune he had learned from the astrologers by his inquiries.
and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Then they sang a new song: "You deserve to take the roll and open its seals, for you have been slaughtered, and with your blood have bought for God men from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation,
After singing the hymn they went out of the city and up the Mount of Olives.
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If you keep my commands you will retain my love, just as I have observed the Father's commands and retain his love.
but he is coming that the world may know that I love the Father and am doing what he has commanded me to do. Come, let us go away.
For just as that one man's disobedience made the mass of mankind sinners, so this one's obedience will make the mass of them upright.
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
Everyone has heard of your obedience, and I am very happy about you, but I want you to be wise about what is good and guileless about what is bad.
Therefore, King Agrippa, I did not disobey that heavenly vision,
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
When they had done everything that the Law of the Lord required, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
As soon as he had this vision, we made efforts to get on to Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to tell them the good news.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But as they contradicted and abused him, he shook his clothes in protest, and said to them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am not to blame for it! After this I will go to the heathen."
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, these people in turn oppose the truth; they are men of depraved minds and counterfeit faith.
But Elymas the magician??or that is the meaning of his name??pposed them, and tried to keep the governor from accepting the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Why, the wages you have withheld from the laborers who have reaped your harvests cry aloud, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Patience » Examples of
As a result, we ourselves speak of you with pride in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in the face of all the persecutions and troubles you are having to endure.
Why, we call those who showed such endurance happy! You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen what the Lord brought out of it, for the Lord is very kind and merciful.
I know what you have done; your hard work and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, and that you have tested those who claimed to be apostles when they were not, and have found them to be impostors.
I, John, your brother and companion in the distress, the kingdom, and the endurance that Jesus brings, found myself on the island called Patmos, for uttering God's message and testifying to 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
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus saw what they were discussing, and said to them, "What are you pondering over in your minds?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!"
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and fearlessly uttered God's message.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you remain united to me and my words remain in your hearts, ask for whatever you please and you shall have it.
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,
This, therefore, is the way you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven, Your name be revered!
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!"
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and fearlessly uttered God's message.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When Jesus had said all this he raised his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the time has come. Do honor to your son, that your son may do honor to you,
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
This is why the good news was preached to the dead also, that though they are judged in their physical nature as men are, they may yet live, like God, in the Spirit.
preaching the Kingdom of God to them and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ openly and unhindered.
And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed their message by the signs that attended it.
Then I saw another angel flying in midair, with eternal good news to announce to the inhabitants of the earth, to every nation, tribe, language, 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 are going to such and such a town, to stay a year and go into business and make money,"
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
Then he said, 'This is what I will do; I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and in them I will store all my grain and my goods.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Because you say, "I am rich, I have become wealthy, I need nothing," and you do not know that it is you that are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked,
The Pharisee stood up and uttered this prayer to himself: 'O God, I thank you that I am not like other men, greedy, dishonest, or adulterous, like that tax-collector.
Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would be guilty of no sin, but as it is, you say 'We can see'; so your sin continues.
Some of you seem to think that I am not coming to visit you, and are putting on airs about it.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Then produce fruit that will be consistent with your professed repentance! And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our forefather,' for I tell you, God can produce descendants for Abraham right out of these stones!
They answered, "We are descended from Abraham, and have never been anyone's slaves. How can you say to us, 'You will be set free'?"
They answered, "Our father is Abraham." Jesus said to them, "If you are Abraham's children, then do what Abraham did.
Then they sneered at him, and said, "You are a disciple of his yourself, but we are disciples of Moses.
and you are sure that you can guide the blind, enlighten people who are in the dark,
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 slaves to summon those who had been invited to the banquet, and they would not come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
and one of them named Agabus got up and under the influence of the Spirit revealed the fact that there was going to be a great famine all over the world. This was the famine that occurred in the reign of Claudius.
He came to see us and took Paul's belt and bound his own feet and hands with it, and said, "This is what the holy Spirit says: 'The Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt like this, and will hand him over to the heathen!' "
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
He convinced some of them, and they joined Paul and Silas, along with a great many devout Greeks and a number of the principal women.
and after the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism went away with Paul and Barnabas, and they talked with them, and urged them to rely on the favor of God.
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism.
There were some Greeks among those who had come up to worship at the festival,
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and won the people over, and they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking that he was dead.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
But the Master answered, "You hypocrites! Does not every one of you untie his ox or his donkey from the stall on the Sabbath and lead him away to water him?
But he did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief and when he had charge of the purse he used to take what was put in it.
Such men are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own base passions, and with their plausible and flattering talk they deceive simple-minded people.
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the look of the earth and sky; and why can you not 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
His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your eyes; I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired men!'
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
But the tax-collector stood at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven, but struck his breast, and said, 'O God, have mercy on a sinner like me!'
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
At that moment for the second time a cock crowed. And Peter remembered how Jesus had said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will disown me three times!" And at that, he wept aloud.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
But Zaccheus stopped and said to the Master, "See, Master! I will give half my property to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay him four times as much."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
It was then that Jesus Christ for the first time explained to his disciples that he had to go to Jerusalem and endure great suffering there at the hands of the elders, high priests, and scribes, and be killed, and be raised to life on the third day.
and hand him over to the heathen to be mocked and flogged and crucified, and on the third day he will be raised to life."
But after I am raised to life again, I will go back to Galilee before you."
As they were going down the mountain, he cautioned them to let no one know what they had seen, until the Son of Man should rise from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
The apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and God's favor rested richly upon them.
We are witnesses of everything that he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. Yet they put him upon a cross and killed him. But God raised him to life on the third day and caused him to be plainly seen, not by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had designated beforehand, that is, by us, who ate and drank with him after he had risen from the dead.
and decisively declared Son of God in his holiness of spirit, by being raised from the dead??esus Christ our Lord,
But you, by the fixed purpose and intention of God, handed him over to wicked men, and had him crucified. But God set aside the pain of death and raised him up, for death could not control him.
But you disowned the Holy, Righteous One. You asked to have a murderer released for you, and killed the very source of life. But God raised him from the dead, as we can testify.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
He had shown himself alive to them after he had suffered, in many convincing ways, appearing to them through forty days, and telling them about the Kingdom of God.
Then he showed them his hands and his side, and the disciples were full of joy at seeing the Master.
Look at my hands and feet, for it is I myself! Feel of me and see, for a ghost has not flesh and bones, as you see I have."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here, he has risen, as he said he would do. Come and see the place where he was lying.
But he said to them, "You must not be amazed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here. See! This is where they laid him.
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
And the little girl immediately got up and walked about, for she was twelve years old. The moment they saw it they were utterly amazed.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dead man restored to life at touch of elisha's bones
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
But when he had driven the people out, he went in and grasped her hand, and the girl got up.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
The dead man came out, bound hand and foot with wrappings, and with his face muffled with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him and let him move."
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and he gave him back to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter put them all out of the room. Then he knelt down and prayed, and then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, stand up!" She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
When the disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, "Master, will you have us order fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
The Lord's hand was with them, and there were a great many who believed and turned to the Lord.
So they welcomed his message and were baptized, and about three thousand people joined them that day.
When the people heard Philip and saw the signs that he showed they were all interested in what he had to say,
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
pained, when I am always glad, poor, when I make many others rich, penniless, when really I own everything.
I know of your distress and poverty??hough you are rich!?? know how you are slandered by those who claim to be Jews when they are not so, but only a synagogue of Satan!
You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.
For you have grown rich in everything through union with him??n power of expression and in capacity for knowledge.
Righteousness » Examples of
They were both upright in the sight of God, blamelessly observing all the Lord's commands and requirements.
and she had been a widow until she was now eighty-four. She never left the Temple, but worshipped night and day with fasting and prayer.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Where did John's baptism come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'It was from heaven,' he will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'
Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they said to him, "Master, what ought we to do?"
John too was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, for there was plenty of water there, and people came there and were baptized.
You know the story that has gone all over Judea, starting from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed,
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
Now when all the people were baptized and when Jesus also after his baptism was praying, heaven opened
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.
It was in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And right then in the night, he took them and washed their wounds, and he and all his household were baptized immediately.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
When she and her household were baptized, she appealed to us, and said, "If you are really convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted upon our coming.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
So they welcomed his message and were baptized, and about three thousand people joined them that day.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household, and many of the people of Corinth heard Paul and believed and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
So he ordered the car to stop, and Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip's message of the good news of the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, men and women alike accepted baptism.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus,
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
Something like scales immediately dropped from his eyes, and his sight was restored, and he got up and was baptized,
Salutations » Examples of
And Jesus himself met them, and said, "Good morning!" And they went up to him and clasped his feet, and bowed to the ground before him.
And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!"
Secret discipleship » Examples of
After this, Joseph, of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one, because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him remove Jesus' body, and Pilate gave him permission. So Joseph went and took the body down.
Among the Pharisees there was a man named Nicodemus, a leader among the Jews. This man went to Jesus one night, and said to him, "Master, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can show the signs that you do, unless God is with him."
Yet for all that, even among the leading men, many came to believe in him, but on account of the Pharisees they would not acknowledge it, for fear of being excluded from the synagogues,
Seekers » Examples of
and they went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and made this request of him: "Sir, we want to see Jesus."
Seeking God » Examples of
and they went to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and made this request of him: "Sir, we want 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 a priest happened to be going that way, and when he saw him, he went by on the other side of the road. And a Levite also came to the place, and when he saw him, he went by on the other side.
and one of you says to them, "Goodbye, keep warm and have plenty to eat," without giving them the necessaries of life, what good does it do?
For they are all looking out for their own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
They tie up heavy loads and have them put on men's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
They said to him, "Let us sit one at your right hand and one at your left, in your triumph."
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Then they sang a new song: "You deserve to take the roll and open its seals, for you have been slaughtered, and with your blood have bought for God men from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation,
After singing the hymn they went out of the city and up the Mount of Olives.
Slander » Examples of
"For when John the Baptist came, he did not eat any bread or drink any wine, and you said, 'He has a demon!'
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And Jesus himself met them, and said, "Good morning!" And they went up to him and clasped his feet, and bowed to the ground before him.
And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!"
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
but if your eye is unsound, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, your very light is darkness, how deep the darkness will be!
Leave them alone. They are blind guides! But if one blind man leads another, they will both fall into the ditch!"
You blind men! Which is greater, the offering, or the altar that makes the offering sacred?
Their minds were dulled. For to this day, that same veil remains unlifted, when they read the old agreement, for only through union with Christ is it removed.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
pained, when I am always glad, poor, when I make many others rich, penniless, when really I own everything.
I know of your distress and poverty??hough you are rich!?? know how you are slandered by those who claim to be Jews when they are not so, but only a synagogue of Satan!
You know how gracious the Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, in order that by his poverty you might become rich.
For you have grown rich in everything through union with him??n power of expression and in capacity for knowledge.
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and won the people over, and they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking that he was dead.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned to death, they were tortured to death, they were sawed in two, they were killed with the sword. Clothed in the skins of sheep or goats, they were driven from place to place, destitute, persecuted, misused??38 men of whom the world was not worthy wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and holes in the ground.
When he broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who have been slaughtered on account of God's message and for adhering to the testimony.
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! This age will be charged with it all!
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
and a number of Jews had come out to see Mary and Martha, to condole with them about their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
When they reached Capernaum, the collectors of the temple-tax came and said to Peter, "Does not your Master pay the temple-tax?"
Thankfulness » Examples of
The brothers there had had news of our coming, and came as far as Appius' Forum and Three Taverns to meet us, and when Paul saw them he thanked God and was greatly encouraged.
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me the strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into his service,
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and won the people over, and they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, thinking that he was dead.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And they got together and consulted with the elders, and gave the soldiers a large sum of money,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
When they reached Capernaum, the collectors of the temple-tax came and said to Peter, "Does not your Master pay the temple-tax?"
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
When they reached Capernaum, the collectors of the temple-tax came and said to Peter, "Does not your Master pay the temple-tax?"
Trust in God » Examples of
This is why I am suffering as I am, but I am not ashamed of it, for I know whom I have trusted and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have intrusted to him for that Day.
It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.
Unity » Examples of
There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another.
They were all devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, with the women and Mary, Jesus' mother, and his brothers.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
He said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Give orders that these two sons of mine sit one at your right and one at your left, when you are king!"
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and as they practiced the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together, for they were tent-makers.
Vows » Examples of
Paul stayed some time longer, and then bade the brothers goodbye and sailed for Syria, with Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had his hair cut, because of a vow he had been under.
Warnings » Examples of
So you, dear friends, now that you are forewarned, must be on your guard against being led away by the errors of unprincipled men and losing your present firmness.
Take care not to refuse to listen to him who is speaking. For if they could not escape because they would not listen to him who warned them here on earth, how much less can we, who reject him who is from heaven!
Witnesses, false » Examples of
When he came, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him, and made a number of serious charges against him, which they could not substantiate.
So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God."
So they took the money and did as they were told. And this story has been current among the Jews ever since.
As they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the town magistrates, shouting, "The men who have made trouble all over the world have come here too,
for while many gave false testimony against him their evidence did not agree.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
He is Jesus, whom God raised from the dead, and to whose resurrection we are all witnesses.
The apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and God's favor rested richly upon them.
(John testified to him and cried out??or it was he who said it??He who was to come after me is now ahead of me
To this day I have had God's help and I stand here to testify to high and low alike, without adding a thing to what Moses and the prophets declared would happen,
Then they told God's message to him and to all the members of his household.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
and as they practiced the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together, for they were tent-makers.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For it is by his mercy that you have been saved through faith. It is not by your own action, it is the gift of God. It has not been earned, so that no one can boast of it.
He saved us and called us to a consecrated life, not for anything we had done, but of his own accord and out of the mercy which he bestowed upon us ages ago through Christ Jesus,
And why? Because they did not seek it through faith, but through doing certain things. They stumbled over that stone that makes people stumble,
but who know that a man is not made upright by doing what the Law commands, but by faith in Christ Jesus??ven we believed in Christ Jesus, so as to be made upright by faith in Christ and not by doing what the Law commands??or by doing what the Law commands no one can be made upright.
Many will say to me on that Day, 'Lord! Lord! Was it not in your name that we prophesied, and by your name that we drove out demons, and by your name that we did many mighty acts?' Then I will say to them plainly, 'I never knew you! Go away from me, you who do wrong!'
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
The seventy-two came back delighted, and said, "Master, when we use your name the very demons submit to us!"
When he reached there and saw the favor God had shown them, he was delighted, and encouraged them all to be resolute and steadfast in their devotion to the Lord,
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know what you have done; your hard work and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, and that you have tested those who claimed to be apostles when they were not, and have found them to be impostors.
Among the disciples at Joppa there was a woman named Tabitha, which is in Greek Dorcas, that is, gazelle. She had devoted herself to doing good and to acts of charity.
For when I was hungry, you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me something to drink, when I was a stranger, you invited me to your homes, when I had no clothes, you gave me clothes, when I was sick, you looked after me, when I was in prison, you came to see me.'
for we can never forget before our God and Father your energetic faith, your loving service, and your unwavering expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
When he came, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him, and made a number of serious charges against him, which they could not substantiate.
So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God."
So they took the money and did as they were told. And this story has been current among the Jews ever since.
As they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the town magistrates, shouting, "The men who have made trouble all over the world have come here too,
for while many gave false testimony against him their evidence did not agree.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you humiliate the poor. Are not the rich your oppressors? Is it not they who drag you into court?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11The four animals have each of them six wings, and they are covered with eyes all over and underneath their wings. And day and night they never cease to say, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and is and is coming."
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25for he preferred sharing the hardships of God's people to a short-lived enjoyment of sin,
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39They differed so sharply about it that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6Then Peter spoke, and said to Jesus, "Master, how good it is that we are here! Let us put up three huts, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah."
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29Then Levi gave a great entertainment for him in his house, and there was a great throng of tax-collectors and others who were at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7They had no children, for Elizabeth was barren; and they were both advanced in life.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But when your son here came, who has eaten up your property with women of the street, for him you killed the calf you have been fattening!'
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the council, who was himself living in expectation of the reign of God, made bold to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12He said to them, "Just after you enter the city, you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him to the house to which he goes,
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas who had betrayed him, when he saw that he had been condemned, in his remorse brought back the thirty silver pieces to the high priests and elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"The maiden will be pregnant and will have a son, And they will name him Immanuel."?? word which means "God with us."
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew up and became strong in the Spirit, and he lived in the desert until the day when he proclaimed himself to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and found him and brought him to Antioch. The result was that for a whole year they met with the church, and taught large numbers of people, and it was at Antioch that the disciples first came to be known as Christians.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19and a number of Jews had come out to see Mary and Martha, to condole with them about their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a great white throne with a being seated on it from whose presence earth and sky fled so far that they could not be found.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' feet and said, "Leave me, Master, for I am a sinful man."
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31They were trying to kill him when the news reached the colonel of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in a tumult.
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But for the sake of Christ I have come to count my former gains as loss.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For they say, "His letters are impressive and telling, but his personal appearance is insignificant and as a speaker he amounts to nothing."
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest,
Courage, Examples Of
Matthew 14:4for John said to him, "It is not right for you to be living with her."
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And just as they refused to recognize God any longer, God has abandoned them to unworthy impulses and indecent conduct.
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And he said to him, "I tell you, you will be in Paradise with me today!"
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18(This man bought a piece of land with the money paid him for his treachery, and his body swelled up and burst open in the middle and all his vitals poured out.
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12Afterward the other bridesmaids came and said, 'Sir! Sir! Open the door for us!'
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem,
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But the seed in the good soil means those who listen to the message and keep it in good, true hearts, and yield unfailingly.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But when the young man heard that, he went away much cast down, for he had a great deal of property.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3"Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we mark the slaves of our God on their foreheads."
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22for each of you hurries to get his own supper and eat it, and one goes hungry while another gets drunk.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail. And afterward you yourself must turn and strengthen your brothers."
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22So Moses was educated in all the Egyptian culture; he was strong in speech and action.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23The news about them came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas all the way to Antioch.
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Peter answered, "If they all desert you, I will never do it!"
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said to them, "Go and inquire particularly about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, so that I may go and do homage to him too."
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33but I was lowered in a basket from an opening in the wall, and got out of his clutches.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4Faith made Abel's sacrifice greater in the sight of God than Cain's; through faith he gained God's approval as an upright man, for God himself approved his offering, and through faith even when he was dead he still spoke.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4You fathers, too, must not irritate your children, but you must bring them up with Christian training and instruction.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16And Pilate went outside again and said to the Jews, "See! I will bring him out to you, to show you that I can find nothing to charge him with."
Examples Of Following God
1 Corinthians 11:1You must follow my example in this, as I am following Christ's.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have set you an example, in order that you may do what I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Do not forget your former leaders, the men who brought you God's message. Remember how they ended their lives and imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was guided by the Spirit into the desert, to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51His parents used to go to Jerusalem every year at the Passover Festival.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Near Jesus' cross stood his mother and her sister Mary, the daughter of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, go into your own room, and shut the door, and pray to your Father who is unseen, and your Father who sees what is secret will reward you.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and overwhelmed them with ashes, as a warning to ungodly men of what was to come,
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But when the slave went out he met a fellow-slave of his who owed him twenty dollars, and he caught him by the throat and began to choke him, saying, 'Pay me what you owe!'
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So the men of faith share the blessing of Abraham and his faith.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19But her husband, Joseph, was an upright man and did not wish to disgrace her, and he decided to break off the engagement privately.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you!" All the disciples said so too.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11There was a man named Simon in the town, who had been amazing the Samaritan people by practicing magic there, and who made great pretensions.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I hold it against you that you tolerate that Jezebel of a woman who claims to be inspired and who is misleading my slaves and teaching them to practice immorality and to eat meat that has been sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14Yet I hold it somewhat against you that you have among you some adherents of the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entrap the children of Israel into eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols, and into immoral practices.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13Stephen, greatly strengthened by God's favor, did remarkable signs and wonders among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now a man named Lazarus was sick; he lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11Then a famine spread all over Egypt and Canaan, and there was great suffering, and our forefathers could not find any food.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then the disciples of John came up to him and said, "Why is it that we and the Pharisees are keeping the fast, while your disciples are not keeping it?"
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20In the days when Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the division of Abijah. His wife was also a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7Faith led Noah, when he was warned by God of things no one then saw, in obedience to the warning to build an ark in which to save his family, and by such faith he condemned the world, and came to possess that uprightness which faith produces.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, 'If anyone swears by the sanctuary, it does not matter, but if anyone swears by the gold of the sanctuary, it is binding.'
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31So the church all over Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace and became established. It lived in reverence for the Lord and, stimulated by the holy Spirit, it grew steadily in numbers.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36It was he who brought them out of Egypt, and did wonders and signs there, and at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the desert.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Abraham, hoping against hope, had faith, and so became the father of many nations, in fulfilment of the Scripture, "So countless shall your descendants be."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10While Jesus was at home at table, a number of tax-collectors and irreligious people came in and joined Jesus and his disciples at table.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John dissuaded him, and said, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10He got very hungry, and wanted something to eat. While they were getting it ready, he fell into a trance,
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod secretly sent for the astrologers, and found out from them the exact time when the star appeared.
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And they divided up his clothes among them by drawing lots for them,
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1Immorality is actually notorious among you, and immorality of a kind unknown even among the heathen??hat a man has taken his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and as they practiced the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together, for they were tent-makers.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18And Jesus said, "Were not all ten cured? Where are the other nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13"How skilful you are," he said to them, "in nullifying what God has commanded in order to observe what has been handed down to you.
Innocence, Examples Of
1 Peter 2:22He committed no sin, and deceit was never on his lips.
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2I disown disgraceful, underhanded ways. I refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's message. It is by the open statement of the truth that I would commend myself to every human conscience in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7When Jesus had said all this he raised his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the time has come. Do honor to your son, that your son may do honor to you,
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail. And afterward you yourself must turn and strengthen your brothers."
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25for he preferred sharing the hardships of God's people to a short-lived enjoyment of sin,
Lying, Examples Of
Matthew 26:72He denied it again, with an oath, and said, "I do not know the man!"
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9There was a man named Simon in the town, who had been amazing the Samaritan people by practicing magic there, and who made great pretensions.
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19Herodias felt bitterly toward him and wanted him killed. But she could not bring it about,
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35it is that on your heads may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth from the blood of Abel the upright to the blood of Zechariah, Barachiah's son, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar!
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Let my yoke be put upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-minded, and your hearts will find rest,
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others, when he brought the flood upon the godless world;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23Faith led Moses' parents to hide him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child and they would not respect the edict of the king.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some of them, it is true, are actually preaching the Christ from jealousy and partisanship, but there are others who are doing it out of good-will.
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6But you humiliate the poor. Are not the rich your oppressors? Is it not they who drag you into court?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5So he left the country of the Chaldeans and went to live in Haran, and from there after the death of his father, God caused him to move into this country where you now live.
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21At that moment he was inspired with joy, and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding all this from the learned and intelligent, and revealing it to children! Yes, I thank you, Father, for choosing to have it so!
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7and they like the best places at dinners and the front seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38Peter said to them, "You must repent, and every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to have your sins forgiven; then you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit,
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7Faith led Noah, when he was warned by God of things no one then saw, in obedience to the warning to build an ark in which to save his family, and by such faith he condemned the world, and came to possess that uprightness which faith produces.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were perfectly furious, and discussed with one another what they could do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35Early in the morning, long before daylight, he got up and left the house and went off to a lonely spot, and prayed there.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37They said to him, "Let us sit one at your right hand and one at your left, in your triumph."
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21For all Athenians and all visitors there from abroad used to spend all their time telling or listening to something new.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51As the time approached when he was to be taken up to heaven, he set his face toward Jerusalem,
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But of the Son he says, "God is your throne forever and ever! And a righteous scepter is the scepter of his kingdom!
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31Faith saved Rahab the prostitute from being destroyed with those who disobeyed God, because she had given a friendly welcome to the scouts.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39"Go back to your home, and tell all that God has done for you." And he went and told all over the town what Jesus had done for him.
