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For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
For to this ye were called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps;
Let no one despise thy youth, but become an example to the believers, in word, in behavior, in love, in faith, in purity.
in all things showing thyself a pattern of good works, in teaching showing uncorruptness, gravity,
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Abasement » Examples of » Sennacherib
Abasement » Examples of » Nineveh
Abasement » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Abasement » Examples of » Belshazzar
Abasement » Examples of » Pharaoh
Abasement » Examples of » Haman
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
(for the Pharisees, and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands often, do not eat, holding fast the tradition of the elders;
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke thee.
whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not against them a railing accusation;
Apostates » Examples of
For Demas forsook me, because he loved the present world, and went to 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 great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
They therefore received his word, and were baptized; and there were added on that day about three thousand souls.
And the multitudes with one accord gave heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he wrought.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
And there came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Teacher, what must we do?
And John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came, and were baptized.
Ye yourselves know what was spoken of through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
And it came to pass that in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them with him at that hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and he was immediately baptized, himself and all that belonged to him.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she had been baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be a believer in the Lord, come into my house, and abide. And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore received his word, and were baptized; and there were added on that day about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians upon hearing believed, and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded that the chariot should stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip, publishing the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and arose, and was baptized.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
The neighbors therefore, and they who before had seen him as a beggar, said, Is not this he that sits and begs?
And a certain man lame from his birth was carried along, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of those who entered the temple;
And they come to Jericho; and as he was going out of Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the wayside.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To solomon
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah prospered
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To david
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To job
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To asa
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jacob
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jotham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To obed-edom
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the israelites » In egypt
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To abraham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To noah, at the time of the flood
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
And when they beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and common men, they wondered; and they recognized them as having been with Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councilor, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, came, and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
speaking boldly in the name of the Lord. And he often spoke and disputed with the Hellenists; but they were endeavoring to slay him.
They abode therefore a long time there, speaking boldly in reliance on the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be wrought by their a hands.
Bribery » Examples of
And having assembled with the elders, and taken counsel together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
And he took them with him at that hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and he was immediately baptized, himself and all that belonged to him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians showed us no little kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the rain which had come on, and because of the cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the tender affection of Christ Jesus.
sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they were to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the gentiles;
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more 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 water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit even as we have?
And the apostles at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John;
And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, So then to the gentiles also God hath granted repentance unto life.
Wherefore my judgment is, that we should not trouble those who from among the gentiles are turning to God;
I am debtor both to Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the unwise.
Cleanliness » Examples of
(for the Pharisees, and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands often, do not eat, holding fast the tradition of the elders;
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And when the gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were ordained to everlasting life, believed.
And those of the circumcision who believed, as many as came with Peter, were astonished that on the gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit;
And when they set themselves against him, and reviled, he shook his garments, and said to them, Your blood be upon your own heads! I am clean; from this time I will go to the gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded, and there followed loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.
And the apostles and the brethren throughout Judaea heard that the gentiles also had received the word of God.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee; I am no longer worthy to be called thy son.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And immediately a cock crew a second time. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, Before a cock crows twice, thou wilt thrice deny me. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I advise thee to buy of me gold refined by fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white garments, that thou mayst be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not be made manifest; and eyesalve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayst see.
And while he was sitting on the judgmentseat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered much this day in a dream because of him.
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
And while he was sitting on the judgmentseat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered much this day in a dream because of him.
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was fair and they feared not the kings commandment.
Stiffnecked, and uncircumcised in heart and ears! ye do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do ye.
Pilate saith to him, Dost thou not speak to me? Dost thou not know that I have power to release thee, and have power to crucify thee? Jesus answered, Thou wouldst have no power against me, unless it had been given thee from above; for this cause he that delivered me up to thee hath the greater sin.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
Courage » Examples of » Caleb
Courage » Examples of » The three captives
Courage » Examples of » Jonathan
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Cruelty » Examples of
who having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Then he began to curse and to swear, saying, I do not know the man. And immediately a cock crew.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And they kept watch on him, and sent forth spies feigning themselves to be righteous men, that they might take hold of his words, in order to deliver him up to the civil power and to the authority of the governor.
Now therefore do ye with the council give notice to the chief captain, that he bring him down to you, as though ye were about to examine his case more thoroughly; and we are ready to kill him before he cometh near you.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My lord is long in coming; and begin to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and be drunken,
For, when ye eat, every one taketh before any distribution his own supper, and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
For John the Baptist hath come not eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a demon.
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » Examples of » Elijah
Fasting » Examples of » -ezra
Fasting » Examples of » moses
Fasting » Examples of » Daniel
And when he had tasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
And having appointed for them elders in every church, they prayed with fasting, and commended them to the Lord, in whom they believed.
And while the day was coming on, Paul exhorted them all to take food; saying, This is the fourteenth day that ye have waited, and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led in the Spirit in the wilderness forty days, tempted by the Devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And Cornelius said, Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour was praying in my house; and lo! a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother and his mothers sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary the Magdalene. Jesus therefore, when he saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, 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
And when the gentiles heard this, they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were ordained to everlasting life, believed.
And those of the circumcision who believed, as many as came with Peter, were astonished that on the gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit;
And when they set themselves against him, and reviled, he shook his garments, and said to them, Your blood be upon your own heads! I am clean; from this time I will go to the gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded, and there followed loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever.
And the apostles and the brethren throughout Judaea heard that the gentiles also had received the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
who shall not fear, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all nations shall come and worship before thee, because thy judgments are made manifest.
Worthy art thou, O Lord, and our God, to receive the glory, and the honor, and the power; for thou didst create all things, and on account of thy will they were, and were created.
so that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed sound, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they gave glory to the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
For which cause I suffer also these things. But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.
For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of believers.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered and are still ministering to the saints.
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 labor, and thy endurance, and that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou didst try those who say they are apostles, and are not, and didst find them liars;
Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me food; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.
remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and perseverance in the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before God our Father;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child grew, and waxed strong, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as is fit, because your faith increaseth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each ether aboundeth;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul gained still more strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
When they had heard the king, they departed. And lo! the star, which they had seen in the East, went before them, till it came and stood over where the child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And looking round on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.
Afterward he manifested himself to the eleven themselves, as they were reclining at table, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then will they deliver you up to distress, and will kill you; and ye will be hated by all nations on account of my name.
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own; but because ye are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Blessed are ye when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man.
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
If the world hateth you, ye know that it hath hated me before it hated you.
But they were filled with madness, and conferred with one another as to what they should do to Jesus.
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.
But this cometh to pass, that the word may be fulfilled that is written in their Law: "They hated me without a cause."
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we ourselves also were once foolish, disobedient, going astray, slaves to divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
And when it was day, the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying 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 had said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brothers wife. And Herodias was enraged against him, and wished to put him to death, but could not.
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
And when they set themselves against him, and reviled, he shook his garments, and said to them, Your blood be upon your own heads! I am clean; from this time I will go to the gentiles.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also do these withstand the truth; men corrupted in their minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
But Elymas the magian (for so is his name interpreted) withstood them, seeking so turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If any one be a servant to me, let him follow me; and where I am, there also will my servant be; if any one serve me, the Father will honor him.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother and his mothers sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary the Magdalene. Jesus therefore, when he saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing by, 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 of Arimathaea, an honorable councilor, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, came, and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
And she said, Yea, Lord; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters.
he who cometh after me, the latchet of whose sandal I am not worthy to loose.
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
True is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me?
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
But the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but only command with a word, and my servant will be made well.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
And the highpriest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
Insight » Examples of » The wise man
Insight » Examples of » Nehemiah
Insight » Examples of » David
Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Insight » Examples of » Peter
And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons,
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered and said to them, What are ye thinking in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show to his servants what must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel to his servant John;
And they sing a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one was able to learn the song but the hundred and fortyfour thousand, who were redeemed from the earth.
All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them named Agabus stood up, and signified by the Spirit, that there was about to be a great famine over the whole world; which came to pass in the days of Claudius.
and coming to us, he took off Pauls girdle, and bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit: So will the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and will 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 soon turning from him that called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel;
For before certain persons came from James, he used to eat with the gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew, and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
But when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
And Paul and his company, having put to sea from Paphos, 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 Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For sufficient is the time past to have wrought the will of the gentiles, when ye walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revelings, carousings, and abominable idolatries;
receiving the wages of unrighteousness. Counting it pleasure to riot in the daytime, spots and blemishes, reveling in their deceits while they feast with you,
envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I tell you beforehand, as I also told you in time past, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My lord is long in coming; and begin to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and be drunken,
For, when ye eat, every one taketh before any distribution his own supper, and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My lord is long in coming; and begin to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and be drunken,
For, when ye eat, every one taketh before any distribution his own supper, and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal
Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah
Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad
Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Noah
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Kindness » Examples of » David
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Kindness » Examples of » moses
Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians showed us no little kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the rain which had come on, 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 voice was heard in Ramah, weeping, and great mourning; Rachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted, because they were no more."
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who were bewailing and lamenting him.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the tender affection of Christ Jesus.
sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they were to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the gentiles;
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more I love you, the less I am loved.
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how much I long for you all in the tender affection of Christ Jesus.
sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they were to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.
who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the gentiles;
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more I love you, the less I am loved.
Malice » Examples of
But when they heard these things, their hearts were filled with rage, and they gnashed their teeth at him.
But the priests consulted together that they might put Lazarus also to death;
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one of the multitude answered him, Teacher, I have brought to thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit. And wherever it seizeth hold of him, it throweth him down; and he foameth and gnasheth his teeth; and he pineth away. And I spoke to thy disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.
The diseased man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool; but while I am coming, another goeth down before me.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
And he was in the stern, asleep on the pillow; and they awake him, and say to him, Teacher, carest thou not that we are perishing?
And when he saw them toiling hard in rowing, for the wind was against them, about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the lake. And he would have passed by them;
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a woman, who had had an issue of blood twelve years, and had undergone much at the hands of many physicians, and spent all that she had, and was not at all benefited, but rather grew worse,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
And as neither sun nor stars had appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, thenceforward all hope that we should be saved was taken away.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
And when Herod was about to bring him forth, on that night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and keepers before the door were guarding the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
There is a lad here, who hath five barleyloaves, and two small fishes; but what are they among so many?
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
"Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy king cometh to thee, meek, and riding on an ass, and on a colt the foal of a beast of burden."
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I, who present indeed am lowly among you, but am bold toward you when absent;
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Then Jesus saith to him, Put back thy sword into its place; for all they that take the sword will perish by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defence no one came forward with me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their charge!
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached also to the dead, that they might indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.
proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, without hindrance from any one.
and they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs which followed it.]
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an everlasting message of good tidings to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people;
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, when he saw that he had been deceived by the magians, was greatly enraged; and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had ascertained from the magians.
and having cast him out of the city, they 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 at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing praises to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed to God by thy blood men out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If ye keep my commandments, ye will abide in my love, even as I have kept my Fathers commandments, and abide in his love.
But [this must be] that the world may know that I love the Father, and that as the Father gave me commandment so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
For as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of the one man will the many be made righteous.
then hath he said, "Lo, I have come to do thy will." He setteth aside 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 hath become known to all. Over you, then, I rejoice; but I would have you wise as to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil.
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
And when he had seen the vision, we immediately endeavored to go into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to publish the glad tidings to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
And when they set themselves against him, and reviled, he shook his garments, and said to them, Your blood be upon your own heads! I am clean; from this time I will go to the gentiles.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also do these withstand the truth; men corrupted in their minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
But Elymas the magian (for so is his name interpreted) withstood them, seeking so turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold, the hire of the laborers who reaped your fields, which is fraudulently kept back by you, crieth out; and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Hosts.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves glory in you among the churches of God, for your constancy and faith in all your persecutions and the afflictions which ye endure;
Behold, we count those happy who have endured. Ye have heard of the patience of Job; behold also the end of the Lord, that he is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy endurance, and that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou didst try those who say they are apostles, and are not, and didst find them liars;
I John, your brother, and companion in the affliction and kingdom and endurance in Jesus, was in the isle that is called Patmos, on account of the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus.
And so, having endured with patience, he obtained the promised blessing.
Patriotism » Examples of
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah
Spiritual perception » Examples of » David
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons,
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered and said to them, What are ye thinking in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever 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,
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When Jesus had thus spoken, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father! the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the 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 also to the dead, that they might indeed be judged according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.
proclaiming the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, without hindrance from any one.
and they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs which followed it.]
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an everlasting message of good tidings to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people;
Presumption » Examples of
But he that hath denied me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God.
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 say, Today and tomorrow we will go into such a city, and spend a year there and traffic, and get gain,
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said, This will I do; I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I store all my crops and my goods;
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten wealth, and have need of nothing, and knowest not that thou art the wretched and the pitiable one, and poor, and blind, and naked,
The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself thus: O God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
Jesus said to them, If ye were blind, ye would not have sin; but now ye say, We see. Your sin remaineth.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
They answered him, We are Abrahams offspring, and have never been in bondage to any one; how sayest, thou, Ye will be made free?
They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith to them, If ye were Abrahams children, ye would do the works of Abraham.
They reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are disciples of Moses.
and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
and sent forth his servants to call to the feast those who had been invited; and they would not come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them named Agabus stood up, and signified by the Spirit, that there was about to be a great famine over the whole world; which came to pass in the days of Claudius.
and coming to us, he took off Pauls girdle, and bound his own feet and hands, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit: So will the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and will deliver him into the hands of the gentiles.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
And some of them were convinced, and joined themselves to Paul and Silas, and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the women of high rank not a few.
And when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and proselyte worshippers followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, exhorted them to continue in the grace of God.
And what was said pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch,
Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast.
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; who, having persuaded the multitudes, and stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
and they stoned Stephen, making supplication, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
But the Lord answered him and said, Hypocrites, doth not each of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away and water him?
And this he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and kept the purse, and bore what was put therein.
For such men are not servants of our Lord Christ, but of their own appetites; and by good words and fair speeches they deceive the hearts of the simple.
But Jesus, perceiving their wickedness, said, Why are ye trying me, hypocrites?
Hypocrites! ye know how to judge of the face of the earth and the sky; but how is it that ye know not how to judge of this time
Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Repentance » Examples of » Job
Repentance » Examples of » Josiah
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee; I am no longer worthy to be called thy son.
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And immediately a cock crew a second time. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, Before a cock crows twice, thou wilt thrice deny me. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
And Zacchaeus stood up, and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any one by false representation, I restore him fourfold.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
From that time Jesus began to show to his disciples, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and rise again on the third day.
and will deliver him up to the gentiles to mock, and scourge, and crucify; and on the third day he will rise again.
And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them to give no account of what they had seen to any one, till the Son of man should have risen from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power did the apostles give their testimony to 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 country of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they also slew by hanging him on a cross. Him God raised up on the third day, and caused him to be manifested, not to all the people, but to witnesses before appointed by God, to ourselves, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead;
and shown with power to be the Son of God as to his spirit of holiness, by the resurrection of the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord;
this man, being delivered up by the settled purpose and foreknowledge of God, ye, by the hand of godless men, crucified and slew. But God raised him up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that he should be held by it.
But ye denied the holy and righteous one, and asked that a murderer should be granted to you. But the author of life ye killed; whom God raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
to whom also he showed himself living, after he had suffered, by many sure proofs, appearing to them during forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.
And they went, and made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone, and setting the guard.
And having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord.
See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here; for he hath risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
But he saith to them, Be not affrighted; ye seek Jesus the Nazarene who was crucified; he hath risen; he is not here; behold the place where they laid him.
He is not here, but hath risen. Remember how be spoke to you while yet in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of holy men that slept, arose,
And immediately the damsel arose and walked; for she was twelve years old. And immediately they were greatly astonished.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dead man restored to life at touch of elisha's bones
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
But when the crowd had been put out, he went in, and took hold of her hand; and the girl arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith to them, Loose him, and let him go.
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
And he that was dead sat up and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And the disciples James and John, on seeing it, said, Lord, wilt thou have us bid fire come down from heaven, and consume them?
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
They therefore received his word, and were baptized; and there were added on that day about three thousand souls.
And the multitudes with one accord gave heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the signs which he wrought.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
I know thy affliction and poverty, (but thou art rich,) and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
that in him ye were enriched in everything, in all utterance, and all knowledge,
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
On this ground do I also myself strive to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men.
and she was a widow eightyfour years old, who never left the temple, worshipping 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? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
And there came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Teacher, what must we do?
And John also was baptizing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came, and were baptized.
Ye yourselves know what was spoken of through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached,
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
And it came to pass, when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized, and was praying, that the heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.
And it came to pass that in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them with him at that hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and he was immediately baptized, himself and all that belonged to him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she had been baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be a believer in the Lord, come into my house, and abide. And she constrained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore received his word, and were baptized; and there were added on that day about three thousand souls.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians upon hearing believed, and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded that the chariot should stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip, publishing the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell off from his eyes as it were scales; and he received sight, and arose, and was baptized.
Salutations » Examples of
And lo! Jesus met them, saying, All hail! And they went up, and laid hold of his feet, and knelt down before him.
And the angel came in to her and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored! the Lord is with thee.
Secret discipleship » Examples of
And after this, Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but concealing it for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him leave. They came therefore and took him away.
And there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou hast come as a teacher from God; for no one can do these signs which thou doest, unless God be with him.
Yet even of the rulers many believed in him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge him, lest they should be put of the synagogue;
Seekers » Examples of
These came therefore to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
Seeking God » Examples of
These came therefore to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and 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 by chance a certain priest was going down on that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And in like manner also a Levite, having arrived at the place, came and saw, and passed by on the other side.
and one of you say to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and be filled, notwithstanding ye give them not the things needful for the body, what doth it profit?
for all of them are seeking their own things, not those of Christ Jesus.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
They bind heavy burdens, and lay them on mens shoulders, and will not themselves move them with a finger.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
And they said to him, Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
But at midnight Paul and Silas praying, were singing praises to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open its seals; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed to God by thy blood men out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
Slander » Examples of
For John the Baptist hath come not eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a demon.
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And lo! Jesus met them, saying, All hail! And they went up, and laid hold of his feet, and knelt down before him.
And the angel came in to her and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored! the Lord is with thee.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
but if thine eye be disordered, thy whole body will be in darkness. If then the light that is within thee is darkness, how great that darkness!
Let them alone; they are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a ditch.
Blind men! For which is greater, the gift, or the altar flint sanctifieth the gift?
But their understandings were blinded; for until this day, when the old covenant is read, the same veil remaineth, since it is not unveiled to them that it is done away in Christ;
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
I know thy affliction and poverty, (but thou art rich,) and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
that in him ye were enriched in everything, in all utterance, and all knowledge,
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; who, having persuaded the multitudes, and stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
and they stoned Stephen, making supplication, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword; they went about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented,
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain on account of the word of God, and on account of the testimony which they had borne;
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 was slain between the altar and the temple. Yea, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And the king immediately sent one of his guards, and ordered his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and having cast him out of the city, they 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 to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
And when they had come to Capernaum, those who received the halfshekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the halfshekel?
Thankfulness » Examples of
And from thence, the brethren having heard of us came to meet us as far as Appii Forum, and the Three Taverns; at the sight of whom Paul thanked God and took courage.
And I thank him who gave me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he accounted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, t
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; who, having persuaded the multitudes, and stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
and they stoned Stephen, making supplication, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And having assembled with the elders, and taken counsel together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And when they had come to Capernaum, those who received the halfshekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the halfshekel?
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And when they had come to Capernaum, those who received the halfshekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the halfshekel?
Trust in God » Examples of
For which cause I suffer also these things. But I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.
For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have placed our hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of believers.
Unity » Examples of
And the multitude of those who believed were of one heart, and of one soul; and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
These all continued with one accord in prayer, with women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
And many signs and wonders were wrought among the people by the hands of the apostles; and they were all with one accord in Solomons porch.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
And he said to her, What is thy wish? She saith to him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy kingdom.
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and worked; for they were tentmakers by trade.
Vows » Examples of
And Paul, having stayed many days longer, took leave of the brethren, and sailed thence to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, after he had shaved his head in Cenchreae, for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Do ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things beforehand, beware lest, being led away with the error of the lawless, ye fall from your own steadfastness.
See that ye refuse not him who speaketh. For if they did not escape, who refused him who spoke his will on earth, much more shall not we, if we turn away from him who speaketh from heaven;
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And when he had come, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around, bringing many and heavy charges which they could not prove;
Then they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and God.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught. And this story hath been commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
but not finding them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren before the city magistrates, crying out, These men that have turned the world upside down have come hither also;
For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree together.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And with great power did the apostles give their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace was upon them all.
John beareth witness of him, and crieth, saying, This was he of whom I said, He that cometh after me hath gone before me; for he was before me.
Having, however, obtained help from God, I continue to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing except those things which the Prophets and Moses said were to come to pass;
And they spoke to him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and worked; for they were tentmakers by trade.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace ye have been saved, through faith; and this is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any one should boast.
who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Why? Because they did not strive for it by faith, but as being by works. For they stumbled against the stone of stumbling;
but knowing that a man is not accepted as righteous by the works of the Law, but by faith in Christ Jesus, we also have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be accepted as righteous by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the Law; for by the works of the Law shall no flesh be accepted as righteous.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name work many miracles? And then will I declare to them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in thy name.
who, when he came, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart;
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy endurance, and that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou didst try those who say they are apostles, and are not, and didst find them liars;
Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me food; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.
remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and perseverance in the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before God our Father;
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
And when he had come, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around, bringing many and heavy charges which they could not prove;
Then they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and God.
So they took the money, and did as they were taught. And this story hath been commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
but not finding them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren before the city magistrates, crying out, These men that have turned the world upside down have come hither also;
For many bore false witness against him, but their testimonies did not agree together.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6but ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the judgmentseats?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living creatures, having each of them six wings, around and within are full of eyes; and they have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus saith to her, Thou saidst well, that thou hast no husband.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter answering saith to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29And Levi made a great feast for him at his house, and there was a great company of publicans and others, who were reclining at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both far advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But as soon as this thy son came, who devoured thy living with harlots, thou didst kill for him the fatted calf.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councilor, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, came, and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And he said to them, Lo! when ye have entered the city, there will meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he goeth in;
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented, and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel;" that is, when interpreted, Godis withus.
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit; and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that for a whole year they came together in the church, and taught a great multitude; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15And I saw a great white throne, and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away, and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8And Simon Peter seeing it fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And while they were endeavoring to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar;
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But whatever things were gain to me, those for the sake of Christ I have counted but loss.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters, saith one, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19But Saul, yet breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do things which are shameful;
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And he said to him, Truly do I say to thee, Today shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18Now this man purchased a field with the wages of the iniquity; and falling headlong he burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out.
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, lord, open to us.
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And lo! two of them were going the same day to a village called Emmaus, distant a hundred and sixty furlongs from Jerusalem.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But the seeds on the good ground, these are they who in an honest and good heart, when they have heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit with constancy.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But the young man, on hearing this 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, till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22For, when ye eat, every one taketh before any distribution his own supper, and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, strengthen thy brethren.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in his worlds and deeds.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23But the talk concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch;
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and labor, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Peter answering said to him, Though all should fall away from thee, yet will I never fall away.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search carefully for the child; and when ye have found him, bring me word, that I also may go and do him homage.
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and through a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it though dead he yet speaketh.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Again Pilate went forth, and saith to them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find nothing criminal in him.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the Devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now his parents used to go yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother and his mothers sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary the Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These all died in faith, not having received the promised blessings, but having seen them from afar, and greeted them, and having professed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and turning into ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, condemned them to overthrow, making them an example for those who in after time should live ungodly;
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, who owed him a hundred denaries; and he laid hold of him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So then they who have faith are blessed with believing Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being righteous, and not willing to expose her to shame, purposed to put her away privately.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter saith to him, Even if I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And so said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But before their arrival a certain man, named Simon, was in the city, a man practising sorcery, and amazing the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was some great person;
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have this against thee, that thou sufferest thy wife Jezebel, who calleth herself a prophetess, and she teacheth and seduceth my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against thee; thou hast there them that hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumblingblock in the way of the sons of Israel, and to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5But there was a certain man sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11Now there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress; and our fathers found no Sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast, and thy disciples fast not?
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abijah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Woe to you, blind guides, that say, Whoever sweareth by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever sweareth by the gold of the temple, is bound.
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36This very man brought them out, working wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18For he had confident hope in that which was past hope, that he should become a father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "Thus shall thy offspring be;"
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And it came to pass, as he was reclining at table in the house, lo! many publicans and sinners came and reclined with Jesus and his disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me?
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry and wished to eat; but while they were making ready, a trance came upon him,
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod, having privately called the magians ascertained from them exactly the time when the star appeared.
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them! for they know not what they do. And they divided his garments, casting lots.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It is everywhere reported that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not even among the gentiles, that one should have his fathers wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and worked; for they were tentmakers by trade.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18And Jesus answering said, Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And he said to them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition!
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2but have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7When Jesus had thus spoken, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father! the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee;
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, strengthen thy brethren.
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But before their arrival a certain man, named Simon, was in the city, a man practising sorcery, and amazing the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was some great person;
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19And Herodias was enraged against him, and wished to put him to death, but could not.
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35that on you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Barachiah, whom ye slew, between the temple and the altar.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and spared not the old world, but saved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was fair and they feared not the kings commandment.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will.
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6but ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the judgmentseats?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Haran; and from thence, after his father was dead, he caused him to remove into this land wherein ye now dwell;
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21In that hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight. And turning to the disciples he said,
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7and love the first place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38But Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized to the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were filled with madness, and conferred with one another as to what they should do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And rising early, long before day, he went out, and withdrew into a desert place, and there prayed.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37And they said to him, Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21Now all the Athenians, and the strangers residing among them, spent their leisure for nothing else but to tell or to hear something new.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it came to pass, when the time was near for his being received up, that he himself steadily set his face to go to Jerusalem.
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8but of the Son: "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; and the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disobeyed, after having received the spies with peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39Return to thy house, and tell what great things God hath done for thee. And he went and published through the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
