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For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.
For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
Let no one despise thy youth; but be a pattern to them that believe, in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
in doctrine, uncorruptness, seriousness, Sound speech that cannot be reproved;
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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
Now the Pharisees and all the Jews, except they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed concerning the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, bring not a railing accusation against them before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
For Demas hath forsaken me, loving the present world, and is gone 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.
Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
And the people with one accord gave heed to the things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, from heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
And publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.
Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now while all the people were baptizing, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And taking them that very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized and her family, she intreated us saying, Since ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down to the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip, preaching the things of the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
Then the neighbours and they who had seen him before, when he was blind, said, Is not this he who used to sit begging?
And a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple, called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that were entering into the temple, Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple,
And they come to Jericho. And as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the way-side begging.
And there was a certain beggar, named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores;
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To solomon
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah prospered
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To david
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To job
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To asa
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jacob
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jotham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To obed-edom
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the israelites » In egypt
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To abraham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To noah, at the time of the flood
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
And seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and understanding that they were illiterate and uneducated men, they marvelled, and took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
the day before the sabbath) Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked 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 spake the word of God with boldness.
And preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, he disputed with the Hellenists: but they attempted to kill him:
Yet they abode a long time speaking boldly in the Lord, who bare witness to the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Bribery » Examples of
And having met together with the elders and taken counsel, they gave large mony 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 very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
was moved with tender compassion, And going to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians shewed us uncommon kindness; for having kindled a fire, they brought us all to it, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how I long for you all, with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Sorrowing most for that word which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
Who for my life, have laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone owe my thanks, but likewise all the churches of the Gentiles.
And I will most gladly 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
Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we?
And the apostles who were at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John:
When they heard these things, they were quiet, and glorified God, saying, Then God hath given to the Gentiles also repentance unto life.
Wherefore my sentence is, That we trouble not them who from among the Gentiles turn to God.
I am a debtor both to the Greeks and the barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise.
Cleanliness » Examples of
Now the Pharisees and all the Jews, except they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And the Gentiles hearing it were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life, believed.
And the believers of the circumcision, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also.
But when they set themselves in opposition and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said to them, Your blood is upon your own head; I am pure: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, 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
And the son said 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 publican standing afar off, would not so much as lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, Before the cock crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And he covered his head and wept.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I counsel thee to buy of me gold purified in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayst be clothed, and the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayst see.
While he sat on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man; for I have suffered many things to-day in a dream because of him.
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
While he sat on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man; for I have suffered many things to-day in a dream because of him.
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months, by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
But Jesus gave him no answer. Then Pilate saith to him, Speakest thou not to me? Knowest thou not, that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power over me, unless it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me to thee, hath the greater sin.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing him that 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, threw them into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And watching him, they sent forth spies, feigning themselves to be just men, to take hold of his discourse, that they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governour.
Now therefore ye with the council signify to the tribune, that he bring him down to you to-morrow, as though ye would more accurately examine the things concerning him: and we, before he came near, are ready to kill him.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming, and shall begin to beat the men servants and maidens, and to eat, and drink, and be drunken:
For in eating every one taketh before another his own supper, and one is hungry, another drinks largely.
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
And when they had ordained them presbyters in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
And while the day was coming on, Paul exhorted them all to take food, saying, This day is the fourteenth that ye have tarried and continue fasting, having taken nothing.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost, returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Being forty days tempted by the devil. And in those days he ate nothing, and when they were ended he hungered.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
And as they were ministring to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them. Then having 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; but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus therefore seeing his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, 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 the Gentiles hearing it were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life, believed.
And the believers of the circumcision, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also.
But when they set themselves in opposition and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said to them, Your blood is upon your own head; I am pure: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, 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 would not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? For thou only art gracious: for all the nations shall come and worship before thee: for thy judgments are made manifest.
saying, Worthy art thou, O Lord our God, to receive the glory, and the honour, and the power, for thou hast created all things, and through thy will they are, and were created.
So that the multitudes wondered, seeing the dumb to speak, the disabled whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, until that day.
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that believe.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not unrighteous, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
He that feareth is not made perfect in love. We love him, because he first loved us.
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 labour, and thy patience, that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast patience,
Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; 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.
Remembring without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father:
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other 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 being shewn to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
And having heard the king, they departed; and lo the star which they had seen in the East, moved on before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
But they held their peace. And looking round upon them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth: and his hand was restored.
Afterwards he appeared to the eleven, sitting at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them who had seen him after he was risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then shall they deliver you to be afflicted, 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 chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Happy are ye when men shall hate you, and shall separate you from their company, and shall revile you, and 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
And they were filled with madness, and talked one with another, 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.
So that the word which is written in their law is fulfilled, They hated me without a cause.
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, inslaved to various desires and pleasures, living in wickedness and envy, hateful, hating one another:
And when it was day, some of the Jews entering into a conspiracy, 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 brother's wife. Therefore Herodias was incensed against him, and was desirous to have killed him; but she could not.
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But when they set themselves in opposition and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said to them, Your blood is upon your own head; I am pure: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth: men of corrupt minds, void of judgment as to the faith.
But Elymas, the magician (so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If any man serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honour.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them; but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus therefore seeing his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, 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
the day before the sabbath) Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked 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 the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table.
He it is, who coming after me, is preferred before me, whose shoes latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
This 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 forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy, that thou shouldst come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
And Ananias the high priest commanded them that stood by, 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
Then Peter opening his mouth, said, I perceive of a truth that God is not a respecter of persons:
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
Who can forgive sins but God only? And Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said to them, Why reason ye in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew his servants the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified them 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 none could learn the song but the hundred forty-four thousand, who were redeemed from the earth.
All scripture is inspired of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
named Agabus stood up, and signified by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine through all the world; which also came to pass under Claudius Cesar.
And coming to us, he took up Paul's girdle, and binding his own feet and hands, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man whose girdle this is, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from Christ who called you by his grace to another gospel, Which is not another;
For before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision.
And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had not root, they withered away.
And Paul and those with him loosing from Paphos, came to Perga in Pamphylia; but John withdrawing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
And that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, thro' faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the time past of your life sufficeth to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when ye walked in lasciviousness, evil desires, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries.
Receiving the reward of unrighteousness. They count it pleasure to riot in the day time; spots and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings, while they feast with you,
emulations, wraths, strifes, divisions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of which I tell you before (as I have 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 delayeth his coming, and shall begin to beat the men servants and maidens, and to eat, and drink, and be drunken:
For in eating every one taketh before another his own supper, and one is hungry, another drinks largely.
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 delayeth his coming, and shall begin to beat the men servants and maidens, and to eat, and drink, and be drunken:
For in eating every one taketh before another his own supper, and one is hungry, another drinks largely.
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
was moved with tender compassion, And going to him, bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and setting him on his own beast, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians shewed us uncommon kindness; for having kindled a fire, they brought us all to it, because of the present 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
saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
And there followed him a great company of people and of women, who also bewailed and lamented him.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how I long for you all, with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Sorrowing most for that word which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
Who for my life, have laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone owe my thanks, but likewise all the churches of the Gentiles.
And I will most gladly 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 I long for you all, with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Sorrowing most for that word which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
Who for my life, have laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone owe my thanks, but likewise all the churches of the Gentiles.
And I will most gladly spend, and be spent for your souls, though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.
Malice » Examples of
And hearing these things, they were cut to the heart, and gnashed their teeth upon him.
And coming to a place called Golgotha, that is, the place of a skull, They gave him vinegar mingled with gall to drink,
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
Master, I have brought to thee my son, who hath a dumb spirit. And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him, and he foameth and gnasheth with his teeth and pineth away. And I spake to thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.
The infirm man answered him, Sir, I have no man to put me into the bath, when the water is troubled; and while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
But he was asleep on the pillow, in the stern of the boat. And they awake him and say to him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary to them. And about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed by them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a certain woman who had had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
And as neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was then taken away.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
And when Herod was about to bring him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and the guards before the door were keeping the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold thy king cometh to thee, meek and sitting on an ass, even a colt, the fole of an ass.
Now I Paul myself, who when present am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you, intreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ,
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 said Jesus to him, Put up again thy sword into its place; for all they that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defence no man was 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 having said this, he fell asleep: And Saul was consenting to his death.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached to them that are dead also, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the Spirit.
Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things that relate to the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, no man forbidding him.
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.
In those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having an everlasting gospel to preach to them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation,
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, seeing that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sending forth, slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the confines thereof, from two years old and under; according to the time which he had exactly inquired of the wise men.
And casting him out of the city, stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
But at midnight Paul and Silas having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book and to open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
Abide ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
But that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father commanded me, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
For as by the disobedience of one man, many were constituted sinners, so by the obedience of one, many shall be constituted righteous.
yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered, And being perfected,
Then said he, Lo, I come, to do thy will. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second:
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore on your behalf; but I would have you wise with regard to that which is good, and simple with regard to that which is evil.
From that time, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they had performed all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
And as soon as he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, assuredly inferring, that the Lord called us to preach the gospel to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered, And being perfected,
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But when they set themselves in opposition and blasphemed, he shook his raiment and said to them, Your blood is upon your own head; I am pure: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth: men of corrupt minds, void of judgment as to the faith.
But Elymas, the magician (so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold the hire of your labourers who have reaped your fields, which is kept back by you, crieth: and the cries of them who have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabbaoth.
Patience » Examples of
So that we ourselves glory of you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and sufferings which ye endure:
Behold, we count them happy that have endured. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord: for the Lord is very pitiful and of tender mercy.
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast patience,
I John, your brother and companion in the affliction, and in the kingdom, and patience of Jesus, was in the island Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus.
Patriotism » Examples of
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah
Spiritual perception » Examples of » David
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter opening his mouth, said, I perceive of a truth that God is not a respecter of persons:
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
Who can forgive sins but God only? And Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said to them, Why reason ye in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
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 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,
Thus 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 while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes and said, Father, the hour is come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh,
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached to them that are dead also, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the Spirit.
Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things that relate to the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, no man forbidding him.
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.
In those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having an everlasting gospel to preach to them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation,
Presumption » Examples of
But he that denieth me before man, 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
Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go to such a city, and continue there a year, and traffick, and get gain:
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
For I have no room where to stow my fruits. And he said, This I will do: I will pull down my barns and build greater; and there will I stow all my fruits and my goods.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Because thou sayst, I am rich, and have inriched myself, and have need of nothing, and knowest not, that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed thus, God I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
Jesus said to them, If ye had been blind, ye would have had no sin. But now ye say, We see: therefore your sin remaineth.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and say not within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father; for I say to you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
They answered him, We are Abraham's offspring, and were never inslaved to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free.
They answered and said to him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith to them, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would do the works of Abraham.
Are ye also willing to be his disciples? Then they reviled him and said, Thou art a disciple of that fellow; but we are disciples of Moses.
And art confident, that thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness, An instructer of the ignorant,
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
And sent forth his servants to call them that were invited, to the marriage; but they would not come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
named Agabus stood up, and signified by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine through all the world; which also came to pass under Claudius Cesar.
And coming to us, he took up Paul's girdle, and binding his own feet and hands, said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man whose girdle this is, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
And some of them believed, and were joined to Paul and Silas, and a great number of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the principal women.
And when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who speaking to them, persuaded them, to continue in the grace of God.
And the saying pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch:
Now among those who came up to worship at the feast, there were certain Greeks.
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the multitude, and having stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
And they stoned Stephen, invoking and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
The Lord answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each of you loose his ox or ass from the stall on the sabbath, and lead him away to watering!
This he said, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and bare what was put therein.
For such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple.
But Jesus knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the earth and of the sky: how do ye not discern this season?
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 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 publican standing afar off, would not so much as lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, Before the cock crow twice, thou wilt deny me thrice. And he covered his head and wept.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
And Zaccheus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken any thing from any man wrongfully, I restore him 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 from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
And shall deliver him to the Gentiles, to mock and scourge and crucify him; and the third day he shall rise again.
And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them to tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And the apostles gave forth their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and great grace was upon them all.
And we are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom yet they slew and hanged on a tree. Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; (Not to all the people, but to witnesses, chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him) after he rose from the dead.
who was of the seed of David, according to the flesh, But declared the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead,
Him being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands, have crucified and slain: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death, as it was not possible that he should be held under it.
But ye renounced the holy one and the just, and desired a murderer to be granted you. But ye killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
To whom also he presented himself alive after his passion, by many infallible proofs, being seen by them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.
So they went and secured the sepulchre, sealing the stone, and setting a guard.
And having said this, he shewed them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Handle me and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as you see me have.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here; for he is risen, as he said: come, see the place where the Lord lay.
He saith to them, Be not affrighted: ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen: he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him.
He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spake to you being yet in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
And straightway the damsel arose and walked: for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with a great 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
But when the people were put forth, he went in and took her by the hand; and the maid arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapt about 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, having put them all out, kneeled down and prayed; and turning to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And his disciples James and John seeing it said, Lord, Wilt thou that we bid fire come down from heaven and consume them, even as Elijah did?
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.
Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
And the people with one accord gave heed to the things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
As sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know thy affliction and poverty, (but thou art rich) and the reviling of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
And for this cause do I exercise myself to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward man.
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, who departed not from the temple, but served God 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 of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, from heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
And publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon, near Salim, because there was much water there; and they came and were baptized.
Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
Now while all the people were baptizing, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
And in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John at Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And taking them that very hour of the night, he washed their stripes, and was immediately baptized, he and all his houshold.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized and her family, she intreated us saying, Since ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then they, gladly receiving his word, were baptized; and there were added to them that day about three thousand souls.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down to the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But when they believed Philip, preaching the things of the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately as it were scales fell from his eyes, and he recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.
Salutations » Examples of
And behold Jesus met them and said, Hail. And they came, and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
And the angel coming in to her, said, Hail, thou highly favoured; 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) asked Pilate leave, to take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore and took the body of Jesus.
Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The same came to him by 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, except God be with him.
Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed on him, but they did not confess him, because of the Pharisees, lest they should be put out of the synagogue.
Seekers » Examples of
These came to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we desire to see Jesus.
Seeking God » Examples of
These came to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we desire 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 came to pass that a certain priest came down that way, and seeing him, passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.
and want daily food, And one of you say to them, Depart in peace; be ye warmed and filled, but give them not the things needful for the body, what doth it profit?
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders, but they will not move them with their finger.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
They said to him, Grant us to sit one on thy right-hand, and one on thy left-hand 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 having prayed, sung an hymn to God: and the prisoners heard them.
And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book and to open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to 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 behold Jesus met them and said, Hail. And they came, and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
And the angel coming in to her, said, Hail, thou highly favoured; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness: if therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness?
Let them alone: they are blind leaders of the blind: but if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a ditch.
Ye fools and blind; for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
But their understandings were blinded: and until this day the same veil remaineth unremoved on the reading of the old testament, which is taken away in Christ.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
As sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know thy affliction and poverty, (but thou art rich) and the reviling of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the multitude, and having stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
And they stoned Stephen, invoking and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheep-skins, in goat-skins, destitute, afflicted, tormented:
And when he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held.
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 destroyed between the temple and the altar: verily I say to you, it shall be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And immediately the king sent one of his guard, and commanded his head to be brought.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
And casting him out of the city, stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
And many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the tribute-mony came to Peter and said, Doth not your master pay the tribute?
Thankfulness » Examples of
And the brethren having heard of us, came out thence to meet us, some as far as Appii Forum, and others to the Three Taverns, whom when Paul saw, he thanked God and took courage.
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, in that he accounted me faithful,
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the multitude, and having stoned Paul, dragged him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
And they stoned Stephen, invoking and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And having met together with the elders and taken counsel, they gave large mony to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the tribute-mony came to Peter and said, Doth not your master pay the tribute?
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the tribute-mony came to Peter and said, Doth not your master pay the tribute?
Trust in God » Examples of
For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, until that day.
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that believe.
Unity » Examples of
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul: and not so much as one said that ought of the things which he had, was his own, but they had all things common.
These all continued unanimously in prayer and supplication with the women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and his brethren.
And many signs and wonders were wrought among the people by the hands of the apostles: (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's portico:
And when the day of Pentecost was come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
And he said to her, What wilt thou? She saith to him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right-hand, and the other on thy left in thy kingdom.
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
Vows » Examples of
And Paul still continued many days; and then taking leave of the brethren, sailed thence for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, having shaved his head at Cenchrea; for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Ye, therefore, beloved, knowing these things before, beware, lest ye also being led away by the error of the wicked fall from your own stedfastness:
for if they escaped not who refused him that delivered the oracle on earth, much more shall not we, who turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And when he was come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem, stood round about him, bringing many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove:
Then they suborned men who said, We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and against God.
So they took the money and did as they were taught; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews till this day.
But not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, crying aloud, These men, that have turned the world upside down, are come hither also:
For many bore false witness against him; but their evidences were not sufficient.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And the apostles gave forth their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and great grace was upon them all.
John testified of him and cried, saying, This is he of whom I said, He that cometh after me is preferred before me, for he was before me.
But having obtained help from God, I continue till this day, testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what both the prophets and Moses have declared should be,
And they spake the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
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 of works, lest any man should boast.
not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began;
Wherefore? Because they sought it, not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law: for they stumbled at that stumbling stone;
and not sinners of the Gentiles, Even we (knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ) have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law; because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name have done many wonderful works? 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 devils are subject to us thro' thy name.
Who coming and seeing the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, to cleave unto the Lord with full purpose of heart.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast patience,
Now there was at Joppa, a certain disciple, named Tabitha, which is by interpretation Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; 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.
Remembring without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father:
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
And when he was come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem, stood round about him, bringing many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove:
Then they suborned men who said, We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and against God.
So they took the money and did as they were taught; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews till this day.
But not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren to the rulers of the city, crying aloud, These men, that have turned the world upside down, are come hither also:
For many bore false witness against him; but their evidences were not sufficient.
Topics on Examples Of
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living creatures had each of them six wings; round about and within they are full of eyes: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was, and who is, and who cometh.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, Thou hast well said, I have 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 was a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other; and Barnabas taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus;
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter answering faith to Jesus, Master, 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 him a great entertainment, in his own house; and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43the day before the sabbath) Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And he said to them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, a man will meet you bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth.
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas who had betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23saying, Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is, being interpreted, God with us.)
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 being shewn to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26And a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught a considerable multitude: and the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19And many of the Jews were 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 that sat thereon, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8Simon Peter seeing it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And as they went about to kill him, word came to the tribune of the cohort, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar:
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But whatsoever things were gain to me, those I have accounted loss for Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19But Saul still breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And as they were not careful to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an undiscerning mind, to do things not expedient, Filled with all injustice, maliciousness, covetousness, wickedness:
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity, and falling down on his face, 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 behold two of them were going the same day to a village called Emmaus, which was sixty furlongs from Jerusalem.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But that on the good ground are they, who, having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with perseverance.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But the young man, hearing that saying, went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3Saying, Hurt ye not the earth, neither the sea, neither the trees, till we seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22For in eating every one taketh before another his own supper, and one is hungry, another drinks largely.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art returned, strengthen thy brethren.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And tidings of these things came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas, to go to Antioch:
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Peter answering said to him, Tho' all should be offended at thee, I will never be offended.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8And sending them to Bethlehem, he said, Go, inquire exactly concerning the young child, and if ye find him, bring me word again, that I also may come and worship him.
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33But I was let down through a window in a basket by the wall, and escaped from his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained a testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it, being dead he yet speaketh.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Pilate went out again, and saith to them, Lo, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know, I find no fault in him.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
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 went to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, 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 having seen them afar off, and embraced them, and confest that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and having shut thy door, 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 turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example to them that should afterwards live ungodly:
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that servant going out, found one of his fellow-servants who owed him an hundred pence, and seized him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So then they who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse;
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and yet not willing to make her a publick example, purposed to put her away privily.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter saith to him, If I must die with thee, yet will I in no wise deny thee. In like manner also said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have against thee, that thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, who callest herself a prophetess, and 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, that thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now one Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha, was sick.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11Now there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers found no sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then come to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, 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 Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his houshold, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Wo to 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, he is bound.
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; so taking leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36He brought them out, doing wonders and signs, in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Who against hope believed in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And as Jesus sat at table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with him and his disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry, and would have eaten; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod, having privately called the wise men, inquired of them with great exactness, at what time the star appeared:
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It is commonly reported, that there is fornication among you, and such fornication, as is not even named among the heathens, that one should have his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And he said to them, Full well ye abolish the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully corrupting the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes and said, Father, the hour is come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh,
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art returned, 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 a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19Therefore Herodias was incensed against him, and was desirous to have killed him; but she could not.
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of Abel the righteous, to the blood of Zechariah the 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 9:55But he turning rebuked them and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of:
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5to be reserved to judgment, And spared not the old world, (but he saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness) bringing a flood on the world of the ungodly;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months, by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed preach Christ even through envy and strife; but some through good will.
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5And coming out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21Yet in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, that your names are written in heaven. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7And love the uppermost places at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said, Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his houshold, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11And they were filled with madness, and talked one with another, what they should do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And in the morning, rising a great while before day, he went out and departed into a desert place and prayed there.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37They said to him, Grant us to sit one on thy right-hand, and one on thy left-hand in thy glory.
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21(For all the Athenians, and the strangers sojourning there, spent their time in nothing else, but telling or hearing some new thing.)
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And when the time was fulfilled, that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But unto the Son, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness:
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with them that believed not, having received the spies with peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39and shew what great things God hath done for thee. And he went and published through the whole city, how great things Jesus had done for him.
