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For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow his steps;
Let no man despise thy youth; but be a pattern of the faithful, in discourse; in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
In all things approving thyself as a pattern of good works: in thy teaching, shewing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility,
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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 wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is gone unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia; Titus to 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 vast multitude believing, turned to the Lord.
They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
And the multitudes with united minds were very attentive to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard him, and saw the miracles which he did.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John whence was it? from heaven, or from men? Hereupon they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and they said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Now John also was baptising at Enon, near to Salem, for there were many streams of water there: and they came, and were baptised.
even that which was the common talk through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it came to pass, at the time when John was baptising all the people, that Jesus also was baptised, and as he prayed, the heaven was opened,
Then came Jesus from Galilee unto Jordan to John, that he might be baptized by him.
And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptised of John in Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And taking them that same hour of the night, he washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to him immediately.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
So when she was baptised, and her house, she entreated, saying, Since ye have judged that I am faithful to the Lord, come and abide at my house. And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he bid the carriage stop: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Now when they heard it, they were baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And directly there fell from his eyes as it were scales: and he recovered sight instantly, and arose, and was baptised.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
The neighbours therefore, and they who saw him formerly, that he was blind, said, Is not this the man who was sitting and begging?
when a certain man who was lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who were entering into the temple;
And they came to Jericho. And as he was going out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of Timeus, sat by the road-side begging:
and there was a certain pauper, named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate covered with ulcers,
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
Attentively regarding then the noble confidence of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were men unlettered, and destitute of education, they were astonished; and they recollected them, that they had been with Jesus.
Joseph, who was from Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus. And he talked and disputed with the Grecian proselytes: but they made an attempt to murder him.
A long space therefore continued they there speaking boldly in the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, and granted signs and miracles to be wrought by their hands.
Bribery » Examples of
And being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
And taking them that same hour of the night, he washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to him immediately.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and coming up to him, bound up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and because of the cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
most peculiarly afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.
(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)
And I will most cheerfully spend and be spent for your souls, though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Catholicity » Examples of
Can any one forbid the water for baptising these persons, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
But when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
So when they heard these things they were satisfied, and glorified God, saying, Well! then hath God even to the Gentiles given repentance unto life.
Therefore I am decided, that we give no unnecessary disquietude to those who from the heathen have turned to God:
Both to the Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the ignorant am I a debtor.
Cleanliness » Examples of
For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Now when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and they believed, even as many as were ordained to life eternal.
And they of the circumcision who were believers, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because even on the Gentiles the gift of the holy Ghost was poured out.
But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become our Lord's, and his Messiah's, and he shall reign for ever and ever.
NOW the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
Then said the son unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
And the tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the atonement for me a sinner!
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And casting his mantle over his face, he wept.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I advise thee to buy of me gold purified by the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white robes, that thou mayest be completely clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and anoint thine eyes with a collyrium, that thou mayest see.
Then, as he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent a message to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous person; for I have suffered much to-day in a dream on his account.
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Then, as he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent a message to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous person; for I have suffered much to-day in a dream on his account.
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were not intimidated by the command of the king.
Ye stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and in ears, ye do always oppose yourselves against the Holy Ghost: as your fathers, so are ye.
Then saith Pilate to him, Dost thou not speak to me? dost thou not know that I have power to crucify thee, and that I have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou wouldest have had no authority over me, unless it had been given thee from above: for this reason, he that hath delivered me up to thee hath the greater crime.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not intimidated by the wrath of the king: for he boldly persisted, as seeing the invisible [Jehovah].
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, receiving such an injunction, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Then began he to utter the bitterest curses, and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And watching him, they sent men they had suborned, who pretended that they were righteous persons, in order to lay hold of some word of his, that they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governor.
Now therefore do ye with the sanhedrim give notice to the military tribune, that to-morrow he bring him down to you, as if intending to make more accurate inquiries into the things concerning him: but we, ere he come nigh, are ready to kill him.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My master will be a long while ere he comes; and shall begin to beat the men and maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to get drunk;
For one in the eating it taketh before another his own supper: and one is hungry, and another drinks to excess.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
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
Then appointing them presbyters in every city, by prayer with fastings they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
And while they waited until the day should break, Paul exhorted them all to take some nourishment, saying, To day, expecting the fourteenth day, ye are continuing without food, taking nothing.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
THEN Jesus full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the wilderness, being tempted forty days by the devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended, afterwards he was hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And he was three days seeing nothing, and did neither eat nor drink.
Then Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, and, lo! a man stood before me in shining apparel,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
And as they were employed in the ministry, and kept a fast, the Holy Ghost said, Set apart for me now both Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Then having kept a fast and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them out.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.
Now beside the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he saith 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
Now when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord: and they believed, even as many as were ordained to life eternal.
And they of the circumcision who were believers, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because even on the Gentiles the gift of the holy Ghost was poured out.
But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become our Lord's, and his Messiah's, and he shall reign for ever and ever.
NOW the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Who should not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? because thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee, because thy righteous judgments are made evident.
Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.
insomuch that the multitude marvelled when they saw the dumb speaking, the cripples sound, the lame walking, and the blind restored to sight: and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.
For therefore do we labour and are exposed to abuse, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still 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 thy works, and thy travail, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the wicked; and hast tried those who give themselves out as apostles, yet are not, and hast found them liars;
But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.
for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me to drink: I was a stranger, and ye received me hospitably: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.
without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is fit, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth:
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul was endued with still greater power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, conclusively evincing that this person is the Messiah.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
So having heard the king, they went on; and lo, the star, which they had seen in the East, had gone before them, till it came and stood over the place where the infant was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
Then looking round about on them with indignation, exceedingly grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch out thine hand; and he stretched it out: and his hand was restored sound as the other.
Afterwards he shewed himself to the eleven, as they were sitting at table, and upbraided them for their infidelity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he was risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then shall they deliver you up to affliction, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have elected you out of the world, for this very cause the world hateth you.
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall revile you, and shall cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
I have given them thy word and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to each other what they could do to Jesus.
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to rule over us.
The world cannot hate you, but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil.
But it is in order that the word may be fulfilled which is written in their law, "They hated me without a cause."
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we ourselves also in time past were thoughtless, disobedient, erroneous, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
Then as soon as it was day, some of the Jews forming a conspiracy, bound themselves under the direst imprecation, declaring that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed 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 thy brother's wife. Therefore Herodias bore him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the Gentiles.
But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If a man will be my servant, let him follow me; and where I am, there also shall my servant be: and if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.
Now beside the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then beheld his mother, and the disciple whom he loved, standing by, he saith 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 was from Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in 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, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table.
it is he, though coming after me, who was before me, the thong of whole sandal I am not worthy to untie.
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 the chief.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
And the centurion said, I am not a fit person, that thou shouldest come under my roof: but only speak a word, and my servant be cured.
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
Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
And Jesus knowing their reasoning, in reply said to them, Why do ye reason in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
THE revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to shew to his servants the things which must shortly come to pass; and sending by his angel, he shewed them to his servant John:
and they sang as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living beings, and the presbyters: and no person could learn that song, but the hundred forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth.
All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius Caesar.
And coming to us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I marvel that ye are so quickly departed from him that called you, by the grace of Christ into another gospel
For before certain persons came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles, but when they were come, he withdrew, and separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision.
and when the sun arose, it was scorched up; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Hereupon sailing from Paphos, they who were about Paul came to Perga in Pamphylia: but John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the time past of life is enough for us to have wrought the will of the heathen, when we walked in all impurities, lewd appetites, excess of wine, revels, drinking-bouts, and abominable idolatries;
receiving the recompence of iniquity, counting daily luxury their pleasure; spots and blemishes, when they feast together with you; riotously indulging in their own delusions:
envyings, murders, drunkenness, revels, and the like of these, concerning which I tell you now, as I have told you already, that they who live in such practices shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My master will be a long while ere he comes; and shall begin to beat the men and maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to get drunk;
For one in the eating it taketh before another his own supper: and one is hungry, and another drinks to excess.
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 say in his heart, My master will be a long while ere he comes; and shall begin to beat the men and maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to get drunk;
For one in the eating it taketh before another his own supper: and one is hungry, and another drinks to excess.
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 coming up to him, bound up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and because of 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 at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter moaning, Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be comforted, because they are no more."
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
And a great multitude of the people and of women followed him, who also beat their breasts and lamented him bitterly.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Then some pious men assembling, carried Stephen to his grave, and made great lamentation over him.
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
most peculiarly afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.
(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)
And I will most cheerfully spend and be spent for your souls, though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how earnestly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
most peculiarly afflicted at that word which he had spoken, that they should see his face no more: and they accompanied him unto the ship.
(who for my life have laid down their own neck: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)
And I will most cheerfully spend and be spent for your souls, though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
Malice » Examples of
Now when they heard these things, they were cut through their hearts as with a saw, and gnashed upon him with their teeth.
And when they were come to a place called Golgotha (which is called the place of a skull),
Then the chief priests consulted how they might kill Lazarus also;
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit; and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were unable.
The infirm man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is disturbed, to cast me into the pool: but when I am coming, another goeth down before me.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
and he was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing?
And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a certain woman, having a flux of blood twelve years, and had suffered much from many physicians; and had expended all she had, and was nothing better, but rather growing worse and worse;
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
So when neither sun nor stars had appeared for many days, and no small tempest beating on us, all hope of our being preserved was entirely taken from us.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
Now when Herod was going to bring him forth, the same night was Peter fast asleep between the two soldiers, fastened to them with two chains: and the guards before the door kept the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
There is a little lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but these, what are they among so many?
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
"Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass's colt."
NOW I Paul myself exhort you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who, when present, am indeed lowly among you, but being absent, am bold towards you.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.
Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first apology no man stood by me, but all forsook me: (may it not be imputed to them!)
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached to those that are dead, that they might be judged indeed in the flesh according to the will of men, but live in spirit according to the will of God.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all freedom of discourse, and without the least interruption.
But they going forth preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and confirming the word, by attendant miracles.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach the glad tidings to the inhabitants of the earth, to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people,
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their entering their second year and all under it, according to the time, which he had accurately enquired from the Magians.
and dragging him out of the city, stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, named Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
But about midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in prayer, sang hymns to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereon; because thou hast been slaughtered, and hast redeemed us for God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and as I abide in his love.
But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father hath given me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
For as by the disobedience of one man the many were constituted sinners; so also by the obedience of one shall the many be constituted righteous.
though he was a son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered:
he then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes 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 is gone forth in report to all men. I rejoice therefore on your account: but I wish you to be wise indeed unto good, but harmless respecting evil.
Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own city Nazareth.
But when he saw the vision, immediately we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
though he was a son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered:
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But as they continued opposing and blaspheming, he shook his garments, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am pure from it: from this moment will I go to the Gentiles.
But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for such is his name when interpreted) opposed them, seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold, the wages of the workmen who have mowed down your fields, which is kept back by you from them, crieth out: and the loud moans of the reapers are entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves make our boast of you among the churches of God, for your patience and fidelity under all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure:
Behold, we esteem those blessed who patiently endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; for the Lord is full of bowels of mercy, and tenderly compassionate.
I know thy works, and thy travail, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the wicked; and hast tried those who give themselves out as apostles, yet are not, and hast found them liars;
I John, your brother and companion also with you in the tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island which is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Patriotism » Examples of
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah
Spiritual perception » Examples of » David
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter opening his mouth, said, In truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons:
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
And Jesus knowing their reasoning, in reply said to them, Why do ye reason in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon
Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when thou comest in thy kingdom.
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
THESE things spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify thee:
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached to those that are dead, that they might be judged indeed in the flesh according to the will of men, but live in spirit according to the will of God.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all freedom of discourse, and without the least interruption.
But they going forth preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and confirming the word, by attendant miracles.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach the glad tidings to the inhabitants of the earth, 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 that talk, To-day or to-morrow we will go to such a town, and do business there during one year, and traffic, and make great profits:
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said, I will do this; I will take down my barns, and build them larger, and collect there all my crops, and my good things!
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
because thou sayest, I am rich, and wallow in wealth, and have no want unsupplied; yet thou knowest not that thou art wretched, and pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
The Pharisee, standing by himself, made this prayer: God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of mankind, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this tax-gatherer.
Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye should not have had sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin is permanent.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Produce then fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say in yourselves, We have a father, even Abraham; for I say unto you, That God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
They answered him, We are Abraham's seed, and never were in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, That we shall be made free?
They answered and said unto him, Our Father is Abraham. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would have done the works of Abraham.
Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple, but we are the disciples of Moses.
and hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness,
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the entertainment: and they would not come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them named Agabus, rising up, signified by the spirit that a great famine was coming upon the whole habitable globe: which also came in the reign of Claudius Caesar.
And coming to us, he took Paul's girdle, and binding both his own hands and feet together, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, The man, whose girdle this is, shall the Jews bind in like manner at Jerusalem, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
And some of them believed, and associated themselves with Paul and Silas; and of the religious Greeks a vast multitude, and of the wives of the first people not a few.
And when the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, exhorting them, persuaded them to abide stedfast in the grace of God.
And this saying was very agreeable to all the multitude: and they elected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicholas a proselyte a man of Antioch:
Now there were certain Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast:
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Then the Lord answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not every one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead him to water?
Now he said this, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and kept the purse, and carried the money put therein.
For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.
Ye hypocrites! ye know how to discern by experience from the appearance of the earth and of the sky; but how is it that ye do not discern this particular time?
Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Repentance » Examples of » Job
Repentance » Examples of » Josiah
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
Then said the son unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
And the tax-gatherer standing at a distance, would not even so much as lift his eyes heaven-ward, but smote on his breast, saying, May God accept the atonement for me a sinner!
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word which Jesus spake unto him, That before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And casting his mantle over his face, he wept.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
Then Zaccheus standing up, said unto the Lord, Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I give unto the poor; and if I have got any thing from any man, by laying false informations, I am ready to restore fourfold.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
From that time Jesus began to shew his disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders, and of the chief-priests, and of the scribes, and be put to death, and the third day rise again.
and shall deliver him to the Gentiles, to insult, and to scourge, and to crucify: and the third day he shall rise again.
And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the Son of man should have arisen from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power bore the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the region of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they killed suspending him on a tree: him God raised up the third day, and ordained that he should be visibly manifested; not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he was arisen from the dead.
definitively marked out as the Son of God by miracle, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection of the dead:
him, by the destined counsel and foreknowledge of God delivered up, ye have seized, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: forasmuch as it was not possible that he should be held thereby.
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and besought that a man, a murderer, might as a favour be given unto you; but ye slew the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
to whom also he had shewed himself alive, after he had suffered, by many infallible proofs, during forty days being frequently seen by them, and speaking of the things which relate to the kingdom of God:
So they went and made the sepulchre secure, putting a seal upon the stone, after placing the guard.
And thus speaking, he shewed them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord.
look upon my hands and my feet, that it is my very self: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither, behold the place where the Lord lay.
But he saith unto them, Be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus the Nazarean, who was crucified; he is risen, he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.
he is not here; he is risen: remember how he spoke to you, while he was yet in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
And immediately the damsel arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast astonishment.
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
So when the multitude was put out, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
And the deceased came forth, his feet and his hands wrapped with the linen swathes; and his face bound round with a napkin. Jesus saith 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 speak: and he delivered him to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter putting them all out, fell upon his knees, and prayed; and turning to the body, said, Tabitha, arise! And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did?
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a vast multitude believing, turned to the Lord.
They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
And the multitudes with united minds were very attentive to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard him, and saw the miracles which he did.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
I know thy works, and thy tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and the calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are Satan's synagogue.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
that in every thing ye have been enriched by him, in all utterance, and all knowledge;
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
For this cause indeed I exert my utmost care to keep my conscience ever unoffending towards God and towards man.
though she was now a widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John whence was it? from heaven, or from men? Hereupon they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and they said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
Now John also was baptising at Enon, near to Salem, for there were many streams of water there: and they came, and were baptised.
even that which was the common talk through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it came to pass, at the time when John was baptising all the people, that Jesus also was baptised, and as he prayed, the heaven was opened,
Then came Jesus from Galilee unto Jordan to John, that he might be baptized by him.
And it came to pass in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and was baptised of John in Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And taking them that same hour of the night, he washed their stripes; and was baptised, himself and all who belonged to him immediately.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
So when she was baptised, and her house, she entreated, saying, Since ye have judged that I am faithful to the Lord, come and abide at my house. And she constrained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore who gladly received his discourse were baptised: and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he bid the carriage stop: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Now when they heard it, they were baptised into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And directly there fell from his eyes as it were scales: and he recovered sight instantly, and arose, and was baptised.
Salutations » Examples of
And as they were going to tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
And the angel coming in to her said, All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Secret discipleship » Examples of
And after these things Joseph of Arimathea, (being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews,) besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus and Pilate permitted him. Then he came and took away the body of Jesus.
NOW there was a man of the Pharisees, whose name was Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: this man came to Jesus in the night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him.
However, notwithstanding, many even of the rulers believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not make open profession, lest they should be put out of the synagogues:
Seekers » Examples of
these then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida, of Galilee, and they asked him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
Seeking God » Examples of
these then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida, of Galilee, and they asked 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 it so fell out, that a certain priest went down that way, and seeing him, he kept the opposite side of the road. And a Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road.
and should one of you say to them, Go in peace, be warm, be replenished with food: yet if ye give them not the necessaries for their body; what doth it avail?
For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
For they bind burdens grievous, and difficultly borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they will not move them with a finger of their own.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
They say unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory.
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
But about midnight Paul and Silas, after joining in prayer, sang hymns to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereon; because thou hast been slaughtered, and hast redeemed us for God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Slander » Examples of
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And as they were going to tell the disciples, then behold Jesus met them saying, Hail! And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
And the angel coming in to her said, All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
But if thine eye be vitiated, thy whole body will be darkened. If therefore the light which is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
Leave them to themselves: they are blind leaders of the blind. But if the blind lead the blind, they will both fall into the pit.
Ye fools and blind! which is the greater, the gift, or the altar which consecrates the gift?
But their understandings were darkened: for unto this day the same veil in their reading the old testament abideth unremoved; which veil is taken away by Christ.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
I know thy works, and thy tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and the calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are Satan's synagogue.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
that in every thing ye have been enriched by him, in all utterance, and all knowledge;
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they experienced the severest trials, they were slain by the edge of the sword: they went about wrapped in skins of sheep and goats, destitute of all things, pressed down with afflictions, suffering all kind of misery;
And when he opened the fifth seal I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintained.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was slain between the altar and the temple: verily I tell you, It shall be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And the king immediately sending a centinel, commanded his head to be brought thither: and he went, and beheaded him in the prison,
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and dragging him out of the city, stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man, named Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
and many of the Jews had come with the women who were about Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
And when they came to Capernaum, they who receive the tax of two drachmas came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
Thankfulness » Examples of
And the brethren from thence, when they heard of our motions, came out to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and felt fresh courage.
And I render thanks to him who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, that he hath counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Then came the Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and gaining over the multitudes, they stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And being assembled with the elders, and having held a council, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And when they came to Capernaum, they who receive the tax of two drachmas came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And when they came to Capernaum, they who receive the tax of two drachmas came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
Trust in God » Examples of
For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.
For therefore do we labour and are exposed to abuse, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.
Unity » Examples of
And in the multitude of those that believed there was one heart and soul: and not one person said, that any part of his substance was his peculiar property; but all things were in common among them.
These all persevered unanimously in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
But by the hands of the apostles were many signs and miracles done among the people; (and they were all with one accord in the portico of Solomon.
SO when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with unanimity assembled together.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
Then he said to her, What is thy wish? She saith unto him, Tell me that these my two sons shall sit, the one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left, in thy kingdom.
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:)
Vows » Examples of
Then Paul abode there yet many days, and taking leave of the disciples, he set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having cut off his hair at Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Ye therefore, beloved, knowing this before, be on your guard, that ye be not carried away with the delusion of these lawless men, and fall from your own stedfastness.
Beware that ye reject not him that speaketh: for if they escaped not, who rejected him, that upon earth spake by divine influence, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him who speaks from heaven:
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And on his appearing, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem surrounded him, and laid many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove.
Then they suborned men to say, We heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses, and against God.
So they took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.
But not finding them there, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the city magistrates, roaring out, These are the men who are movers of sedition through the world, and are come in hither;
For many bore false witness against him, and their attestations did not correspond.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And with great power bore the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
John bore witness concerning him, and cried, saying, This is he of whom I said, He that is coming after me, is before me: because before me he was.
Having however obtained help from God, unto this day, I stand witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing but what both the prophets and Moses said should come to pass:
And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all who were in his house.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:)
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace ye are saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not by works, lest any man should boast;
who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a beginning;
And why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as by the works of the law. For they stumbled against that stone of stumbling;
knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law; because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Many will say unto me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have we not cast out devils? and in thy name done many miracles? And then will I profess unto them, that I never knew you: depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name.
Who, when he arrived there, and beheld the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all, with full purpose of heart to adhere to the Lord.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, and thy travail, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear the wicked; and hast tried those who give themselves out as apostles, yet are not, and hast found them liars;
But there was at Joppa a woman, a disciple, named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas:) this woman was full of good works and of alms which she did.
for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me to drink: I was a stranger, and ye received me hospitably: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye came to me.
without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
And on his appearing, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem surrounded him, and laid many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove.
Then they suborned men to say, We heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses, and against God.
So they took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this account is circulated among the Jews to this day.
But not finding them there, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the city magistrates, roaring out, These are the men who are movers of sedition through the world, and are come in hither;
For many bore false witness against him, and their attestations did not correspond.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals.
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living beings had each for himself six wings encircling him, and within they were full of eyes; and they never cease day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is coming.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus saith to her, Thou hast spoken right, that thou hast no husband:
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer afflictions with the people of God, than to have a temporary fruition of sin;
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus:
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29And Levi made him a great entertainment at his house and there was a great number of publicans and others, sitting at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were far advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30but no sooner is this son of thine come, who hath devoured thy substance with whores, than thou hast killed for him the stall-fed steer.
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Luke 22:65And many other things, blaspheming, spake they against him.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Joseph, who was from Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And he said unto them, Lo! as you are at the entrance of the city, there will a man meet you, carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house whither he is going.
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting, carried back the thirty silver pieces to the chief priests and the elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"A virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us.
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that during a whole year they were jointly employed in that church, and taught a vast multitude, and they called for the first time in Antioch the disciples Christians.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19and many of the Jews had come with the women who were about Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15And I saw a great white throne, and one sat upon it, from whose presence fled the earth and the heaven, and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8Then Simon Peter seeing it, fell down on his knees before Jesus, saying, Go from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord!
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And as they were attempting to murder him, the report reached the military tribune of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion.
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and forcible, but his bodily presence is feeble, and his speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19BUT Saul, still breathing out threatenings and murder against the disciples of the Lord, applying to the high-priest,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And since they thought not fit to hold the Deity in acknowledgment, God abandoned them to a reprobate mind, to practise deeds unbecoming;
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him. Verily I say unto thee, To-day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18This man indeed accordingly purchased a spot of ground with the wages of iniquity; and projected forward, he burst in the midst, and all his bowels fell out.
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12Then came afterwards the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us.
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And behold, two of them were going the same day to a village, distant about sixty furlongs from Jerusalem, called Emmaus.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But that on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22Now when the young man heard this speech, he 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 have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22For one in the eating it taketh before another his own supper: and one is hungry, and another drinks to excess.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy brethren.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of Egypt, and was mighty in words and actions.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And the report concerning them was heard in the ears of the church which was at Jerusalem: and they dispatched Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch.
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Then Peter, taking up the word, said to him, Though all should be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8and sending them to Bethlehem said, Go, and procure the most exact information respecting this child; and when you have found him, bring me intelligence, that I may come, and pay him homage also.
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and through a window in a basket I was let down by the wall, and escaped out of his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered unto God a sacrifice of more excellence than Cain, by which he received a testimony that he was a righteous man, God bearing witness upon his gifts: and by this, though dead, he still speaketh.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, exasperate not your children: but educate them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Then again went Pilate out, and said to them, Behold, I bring him out to you, that ye may know that I find in him no fault at all.
Examples Of Following God
1 Corinthians 11:1BE ye imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that just as I have done to you, ye should do also.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their fidelity.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1THEN was Jesus led away by the spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now beside the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and shut thy door, to pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father who seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and reducing the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes, condemned them to final destruction, making them an example for all who in future should live ungodly;
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that servant going out, found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing, throttled him, saying, Pay me what thou owest.
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband being a just man, and not willing to expose her publicly, designed to put her away privately.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, Though I should die with thee, never will I deny thee. In like manner also said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But a certain man, named Simon, lived previously in that city, who practised magic, and astonished the nation of Samaria, giving out himself as an extraordinary great personage:
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20Yet I have a few things against thee, because thou hast suffered that woman Jezabel, calling herself a prophetess, to teach, and to lead my servants into error, to commit whoredom, and eat the idol sacrifices.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14Yet I have a few things against thee, that thou hast there some who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to lay a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat of idol sacrifices, and to commit whoredom.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13Now Stephen, full of faith and of power, wrought great miracles and signs among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5NOW there was a sick man, Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11Then came a famine upon all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress: and our fathers found no provisions.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then came unto him disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees keep many fasts, but thy disciples fast not?
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abiah: and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elisabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being divinely warned respecting things not yet seen, filled with reverential awe, prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Wo unto you ye blind guides! who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, it is binding.
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no test in my spirit on my not finding there Titus my brother: so taking my leave of them I went forth unto Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31Then had the churches peace through all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified; and walking in the fear of God, and in the consolation of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36He brought them forth, after performing miracles and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Who contrary to hope, in hope believed, that he should be the father of many nations, according to what was said, "So shall thy seed be."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And it came to pass, as he sat in his house, many tax-gatherers and sinners came, and sat down at table with Jesus and his disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10and he grew very hungry, and desired something to eat: but whilst they were getting it ready, a sacred ecstacy fell upon him.
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Thereupon Herod secretly calling to him the Magians, enquired very particularly of them the time of the star's appearing,
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments, they cast the lot.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1IT is generally reported that there is whoredom among you, and such whoredom as is not even named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3And as he was of the same occupation, he abode with them, and worked, (for by trade they were tent-makers:)
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18Then Jesus spake and said, were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And he said to them, Strangely do ye make void the command of God, that ye may observe your 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 have renounced all shameful secret practices, not conducting ourselves with artifice, nor deceitfully disguising the word of God, but by clear manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience as in the presence of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7THESE things spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son may glorify thee:
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail: and when thou art returned, stablish thy brethren.
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer afflictions with the people of God, than to have a temporary fruition of sin;
Lying, Examples Of
Matthew 26:72Then again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But a certain man, named Simon, lived previously in that city, who practised magic, and astonished the nation of Samaria, giving out himself as an extraordinary great personage:
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19Therefore Herodias bore him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not:
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35that upon you may come all the righteous blood which hath been poured out upon the earth, from the blood of the righteous Abel, to the blood of Zachariah, son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.
Mercy, Examples Of
Luke 9:55And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and spared not the old world, but guarded safely Noah the eighth person, the preacher of righteousness, when he brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly:
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were not intimidated by the command of the king.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed do it in a spirit of envy and strife; but some also preach Christ with cordial good-will:
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6but ye have put contempt on the poor man? Do not the rich men tyrannize over you? and they drag you to the tribunals.
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5Then he went out from the country of the Chaldeans, and, dwelt in Charran: and from thence, after his father was dead, God removed him as a sojourner into this very country, in which we now dwell.
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21In the same hour Jesus exulted in spirit, and said, I ascribe glory to thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: be it so, O Father! since such is thy good pleasure.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7and love the principal couch at suppers, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you into the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being divinely warned respecting things not yet seen, filled with reverential awe, prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to each other what they could do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And very early (the night being far advanced towards morning) rising up, he went forth, and retired into a desert place, and there prayed.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37They say unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory.
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21Now all the Athenians and the strangers who come to sojourn there, take pleasure in spending their time in nothing else but in talking, or hearing of some novelty.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received up [to glory], that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem;
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is unto eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with those who were infidels, having received the spies in peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39Return to thy house, and declare what things God hath done for thee. And he went away, and published through the whole city what things Jesus had done for him.
