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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

Mark 7:3

(For the Pharisees and all the Jews--being, as they are, zealous for the traditions of the Elders--never eat without first carefully washing their hands,

Angels » Examples of » Meekness

Jude 1:9

But Michael the Archangel, when contending with the Devil and arguing with him about the body of Moses, did not dare to pronounce judgement on him in abusive terms, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you."

2 Peter 2:11

while angels, though greater than they in might and power, do not bring any insulting accusation against such in the presence of the Lord.

Apostates » Examples of

Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of

Acts 8:6

Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.

Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

John's Baptism, whence was it? --had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. "If we say 'a heavenly origin,'" they argued, "he will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'

Luke 3:12

There came also a party of tax-gatherers to be baptized, and they asked him, "Rabbi, what are we to do?"

John 3:23

And John too was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, because there were many pools of water there; and people came and received baptism.

Acts 10:37

the story, I mean, which has spread through the length and breadth of Judaea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism which John proclaimed.

Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the sky opened,

Matthew 3:13

Just at that time Jesus, coming from Galilee to the Jordan, presents Himself to John to be baptized by him.

Mark 1:9

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan;

Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household

Acts 16:33

Then he took them, even at that time of night, washed their wounds, and he and all his household were immediately baptized;

Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira

Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost

Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism.

Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch

Acts 8:38

So he stopped the chariot; and both of them--Philip and the eunuch--went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;

Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

Instantly there dropped from his eyes what seemed to be scales, and he could see once more. Upon this he rose and received baptism;

Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of

More verses: Revelation 7:3

Beggars » Examples of

John 9:8

His neighbours, therefore, and the other people to whom he had been a familiar object because he was a beggar, began asking, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?"

Mark 10:46

They came to Jericho; and as He was leaving that town--Himself and His disciples and a great crowd--Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus)

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

Acts 4:13

As they looked on Peter and John so fearlessly outspoken--and also discovered that they were illiterate persons, untrained in the schools--they were surprised; and now they recognized them as having been with Jesus.

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.

Acts 9:29

and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them.

Acts 14:3

Yet Paul and Barnabas remained there for a considerable time, speaking freely and relying on the Lord, while He bore witness to the Message of His grace by permitting signs and marvels to be done by them.

More verses: Acts 19:8 Acts 28:31

Bribery » Examples of

Matthew 28:12

So the latter held a conference with the Elders, and after consultation with them they heavily bribed the soldiers,

More verses: Mark 14:11 Acts 8:18

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer

Acts 16:33

Then he took them, even at that time of night, washed their wounds, and he and all his household were immediately baptized;

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan

Luke 10:34

He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians

Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz

Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of

Acts 20:38

grieved above all things at his having told them that after that day they were no longer to see his face. And they went with him to the ship.

Romans 16:4

friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also.

Business life » Integrity » Examples of

Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of

More verses: Judges 17:2 Judges 18:17

Business life » Contracts » Examples of

Catholicity » Examples of

Acts 10:47

"Can any one forbid the use of water, and object to these persons being baptized--men who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?"

Acts 8:14

When the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted God's Message, they sent Peter and John to visit them.

Acts 11:18

This statement of Peter's silenced his opponents. They extolled the goodness of God, and said, "So, then, to the Gentiles also God has given the repentance which leads to Life."

Acts 15:19

"My judgement, therefore, is against inflicting unexpected annoyance on those of the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Romans 1:14

I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people:

Cleanliness » Examples of

Mark 7:3

(For the Pharisees and all the Jews--being, as they are, zealous for the traditions of the Elders--never eat without first carefully washing their hands,

Contracts » Examples of

Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of

Acts 13:48

The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed.

Acts 10:45

And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.

Acts 18:6

But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles."

Acts 11:1

Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message;

Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job

Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah

Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab

Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites

Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son

Luke 15:21

"'Father,' cried the son, 'I have sinned against Heaven and before you: no longer do I deserve to be called a son of yours.'

Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican

Luke 18:13

"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not so much as lift his eyes to Heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God, be reconciled to me, sinner that I am.'

Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter

Mark 14:72

No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will three times disown me." And as he thought of it, he wept aloud.

Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time

Counsel » Wise » Examples of

Matthew 27:19

While he was sitting on the tribunal a message came to him from his wife. "Have nothing to do with that innocent man," she said, "for during the night I have suffered terribly in a dream through him."

More verses: Acts 5:35

Counsel » Wives » Examples of

Matthew 27:19

While he was sitting on the tribunal a message came to him from his wife. "Have nothing to do with that innocent man," she said, "for during the night I have suffered terribly in a dream through him."

Courage » Examples of » David

Courage » Examples of » Christ

John 19:10-11

"Do you refuse to speak even to me?" asked Pilate; "do you not know that I have it in my power either to release you or to crucify you?" "You would have had no power whatever over me," replied Jesus, "had it not been granted you from above. On that account he who has delivered me up to you is more guilty than you are."

Courage » Examples of » Daniel

Matthew 14:4

because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

Courage » Examples of » Caleb

Courage » Examples of » The three captives

Courage » Examples of » Jonathan

Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah

Cruelty » Examples of

Acts 16:24

He, having received an order like that, lodged them in the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks.

Cursing » Examples of

Dishonesty » Examples of

More verses: Judges 17:2 Judges 18:17

Disobedience » Examples of

Dissimulation » Examples of

Luke 20:20

So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some expression of His, so as to hand Him over to the ruling power and the Governor's authority.

Acts 23:15

Now therefore you and the Sanhedrin should make representations to the Tribune for him to bring him down to you, under the impression that you intend to inquire more minutely about him; and we are prepared to assassinate him before he comes near the place."

Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples

Luke 12:45

But if that servant should say in his heart, 'My Master is a long time in coming,' and should begin to beat the menservants and the maids, and to eat and drink, drinking even to excess;

1 Corinthians 11:21

for it is his own supper of which each of you is in a hurry to partake, and one eats like a hungry man, while another has already drunk to excess.

Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal

Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah

Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad

Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel

Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah

Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah

Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus

Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel

Envy » Forbidden » Examples of

Evil » Slander » Examples of

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

Acts 27:33

And continually, up till daybreak, Paul kept urging all on board to take some food. "This is the fourteenth day," he said, "that you have been anxiously waiting for the storm to cease, and have fasted, eating little or nothing.

Fasting » Examples of » Christ

Luke 4:1-2

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led about by the Spirit in the Desert for forty days, tempted all the while by the Devil. During those days He ate nothing, and at the close of them He suffered from hunger.

Fasting » Examples of » Paul

Acts 9:9

And for two days he remained without sight, and did not eat or drink anything.

Acts 10:30

"Just at this hour, three days ago," replied Cornelius, "I was offering afternoon prayer in my house, when suddenly a man in shining raiment stood in front of me,

Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch

Acts 13:2-3

While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me, now at once, Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them." So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go.

Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus

John 19:25-26

Now standing close to the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. So Jesus, seeing His mother, and seeing the disciple whom He loved standing near, said to His mother, "Behold, your son!"

Filial honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab

Filial honour » Examples of » Elisha

Filial honour » Examples of » Joseph

Filial honour » Examples of » David

Filial honour » Examples of » Solomon

Forsaking God » Examples of

Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of

Acts 13:48

The Gentiles listened with delight and extolled the Lord's Message; and all who were pre-destined to the Life of the Ages believed.

Acts 10:45

And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.

Acts 18:6

But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles."

Acts 11:1

Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message;

Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not be afraid, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? For Thou alone art holy. All nations shall come and shall worship Thee, because the righteousness of all that Thou hast done has been made manifest."

Revelation 4:11

saying, "It is fitting, O our Lord and God, That we should ascribe unto Thee the glory and the honor and the power; For Thou didst create all things, And because it was Thy will they came into existence, and were created."

Matthew 15:31

so that the people were amazed to see the dumb speaking, the maimed with their hands perfect, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they gave the glory to the God of Israel.

God » Trust in » Examples of

God » Love to » Examples of

More verses: Psalm 18:1 Psalm 116:1

God » Mercy of » Examples of

More verses: Nehemiah 9:31

God » Protection of » Examples of

More verses: Revelation 7:3

God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of

More verses: James 5:17

Good » Works encouraged » Examples of

Revelation 2:2

I know your doings and your toil and patient suffering. And I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, but have put to the test those who say that they themselves are Apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.

Acts 9:36

Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.

Matthew 25:35-36

For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was homeless, you gave me a welcome; when I was ill-clad, you clothed me; when I was sick, you visited me; when I was in prison, you came to see me.'

spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ

spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians

spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel

spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist

spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul

Acts 9:22

Saul, however, gained more and more influence, and as for the Jews living in Damascus, he bewildered them with his proofs that Jesus is the Christ.

divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of

Matthew 2:9

After hearing what the king said, they went to Bethlehem, while, strange to say, the star they had seen in the east led them on until it came and stood over the place where the babe was.

Hardness (of heart) » Examples of

Mark 3:5

Grieved and indignant at the hardening of their hearts, He looked round on them with anger, and said to the man, "Stretch out your arm." He stretched it out, and the arm was completely restored.

Mark 16:14

Later still He showed Himself to the Eleven themselves whilst they were at table, and He upbraided them with their unbelief and obstinacy in not having believed those who had seen Him alive.

Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints

Luke 6:22

"Blessed are you when men shall hate you and exclude you from their society and insult you, and spurn your very names as evil things, for the Son of Man's sake.

More verses: Luke 21:17 1 John 3:13

Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 6:11

But they were filled with madness, and began to discuss with one another what they should do to Jesus.

Luke 19:14

"Now his countrymen hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We are not willing that he should become our king.'

John 7:7

It is impossible for the world to hate you; but me it does hate, because I give testimony concerning it that its conduct is evil.

More verses: John 19:6

Hatred » Examples of » Haman

Hatred » Examples of » The jews

Acts 23:12

Now, when daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and solemnly swore not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.

Hatred » Examples of » Esau

Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren

Hatred » Examples of » Herodias

Mark 6:18-19

For John had repeatedly told Herod, "You have no right to be living with your brother's wife." Therefore Herodias hated him and wished to take his life, but could not;

Hatred » Examples of » Ahab

Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of

Acts 18:6

But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles."

2 Timothy 3:8

And just as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also these false teachers withstand the truth--being, as they are, men of debased intellects, and of no real worth so far as faith is concerned.

Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of

Honesty » Integrity » Examples of

Honour » Examples of » From God

Honour » Examples of » Jesus

John 19:25-26

Now standing close to the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. So Jesus, seeing His mother, and seeing the disciple whom He loved standing near, said to His mother, "Behold, your son!"

Honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab

Honour » Examples of » Elisha

Honour » Examples of » Joseph

Honour » Examples of » David

Honour » Examples of » Solomon

Hope » Messianic » Examples of

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.

Humiliation of sinners » Examples of

Humility » Examples of » Men

More verses: Luke 1:43

Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman

Matthew 15:27

"Be it so, Sir," she said, "for even the dogs eat the scraps which fall from their masters' tables."

John 1:27

He who is to come after me, and whose sandal-strap I am not worthy to unfasten."

Humility » Examples of » King solomon

Humility » Examples of » Paul

Humility » Examples of » King david

Humility » Examples of » King saul

Humility » Examples of » jacob

Humility » Examples of » John the baptist

Matthew 3:14

John protested. "It is I," he said, "who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

Humility » Examples of » The centurion

Matthew 8:8

"Sir," replied the Captain, "I am not a fit person to receive you under my roof: merely say the word, and my servant will be cured.

Idolatrous » priests » Examples of

Impenitence » Examples of

Injustice » Examples of

Acts 23:2

On hearing this the High Priest Ananias ordered those who were standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth.

Insight » Examples of » The wise man

Insight » Examples of » Nehemiah

Insight » Examples of » David

Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman

Insight » Examples of » Peter

Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman

Insight » Examples of » Jesus

Luke 5:22

Well aware of their reasonings, Jesus answered their questions by asking in turn, "What is this that you are debating in your hearts?

Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible

Revelation 1:1

The revelation given by Jesus Christ, which God granted Him, that He might make known to His servants certain events which must shortly come to pass: and He sent His angel and communicated it to His servant John.

Revelation 14:3

And they were singing what seemed to be a new song, in front of the throne and in the presence of the four living creatures and the Elders; and no one was able to learn that song except the 144,000 people who had been redeemed out of the world.

Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel

Acts 11:28

one of whom, named Agabus, being instructed by the Spirit, publicly predicted the speedy coming of a great famine throughout the world. (It came in the reign of Claudius.)

Acts 21:11

When he arrived he took Paul's loincloth, and bound his own feet and arms with it, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'So will the Jews in Jerusalem bind the owner of this loincloth, and will hand him over to 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

Galatians 2:12

For until certain persons came from James he had been accustomed to eat with Gentiles; but as soon as these persons came, he withdrew and separated himself for fear of the Circumcision party.

Matthew 13:6

but when the sun is risen, it is scorched by the heat, and through having no root it withers up.

Acts 13:13

From Paphos, Paul and his party put out to sea and sailed to Perga in Pamphylia. John, however, left them and returned to Jerusalem.

Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of

Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to

2 Peter 2:13

being doomed to receive a requital for their guilt. They reckon it pleasure to feast daintily in broad daylight. They are spots and blemishes, while feeding luxuriously at their love-feasts, and banqueting with you.

Galatians 5:21

hard drinking, riotous feasting, and the like. And as to these I forewarn you, as I have already forewarned you, that those who are guilty of such things will have no share in the Kingdom of God.

Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to

Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples

Luke 12:45

But if that servant should say in his heart, 'My Master is a long time in coming,' and should begin to beat the menservants and the maids, and to eat and drink, drinking even to excess;

1 Corinthians 11:21

for it is his own supper of which each of you is in a hurry to partake, and one eats like a hungry man, while another has already drunk to excess.

Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal

Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah

Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad

Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel

Intemperance » Examples of » Elah

Intemperance » Examples of » Noah

Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus

Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel

Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to

Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples

Luke 12:45

But if that servant should say in his heart, 'My Master is a long time in coming,' and should begin to beat the menservants and the maids, and to eat and drink, drinking even to excess;

1 Corinthians 11:21

for it is his own supper of which each of you is in a hurry to partake, and one eats like a hungry man, while another has already drunk to excess.

Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal

Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah

Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad

Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel

Intoxication » Examples of » Elah

Intoxication » Examples of » Noah

Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus

Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel

Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of

More verses: Revelation 7:3

Kindness » Examples of » David

Kindness » Examples of » Joseph

Kindness » Examples of » moses

Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan

Luke 10:34

He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.

Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians

Kindness » Examples of » Boaz

Lamentations » Examples of » For the miseries of israel

More verses: Amos 5:1 Micah 2:4

Lamentations » Examples of » For josiah

Lamentations » Examples of » For king saul

Lamentations » Examples of » For jacob

Lamentations » Examples of » For the slaughtered innocents

Matthew 2:18

"A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and bitter lamentation: It was Rachel bewailing her children, and she refused to be comforted because there were no more."

Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter

Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews

Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ

Luke 23:27

A vast crowd of the people also followed Him, and of women who were beating their breasts and wailing for Him.

Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen

Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of

Acts 20:38

grieved above all things at his having told them that after that day they were no longer to see his face. And they went with him to the ship.

Romans 16:4

friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also.

Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of

Acts 20:38

grieved above all things at his having told them that after that day they were no longer to see his face. And they went with him to the ship.

Romans 16:4

friends who have endangered their own lives for mine. I am grateful to them, and not I alone, but all the Gentile Churches also.

Malice » Examples of

Matthew 27:33

and so they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Skull-ground.'

John 12:10

The High Priests, however, consulted together to put Lazarus also to death,

More verses: Esther 3:6 Proverbs 30:14

Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac

Mark 9:17-18

"Rabbi," answered one of the crowd, "I have brought you my son. He has a dumb spirit in him; and wherever it comes upon him, it dashes him to the ground, and he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth, and he is pining away. I begged your disciples to expel it, but they had not the power."

John 5:7

"Sir," replied the sufferer, "I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is moved; but while I am coming some one else steps down before me."

Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm

Mark 4:38

But He Himself was in the stern asleep, with His head on the cushion: so they woke Him. "Rabbi," they cried, "is it nothing to you that we are drowning?"

Mark 6:48

But when He saw them distressed with rowing (for the wind was against them)

Man's » Examples of » The sick woman

Mark 5:25-26

Now a woman who for twelve years had suffered from haemorrhage, and had undergone many different treatments under a number of doctors and had spent all she had without receiving benefit but on the contrary growing worse,

Man's » Examples of » The psalmist

Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea

Acts 27:20

Then, when for several days neither sun nor stars were seen and the terrific gale still harassed us, the last ray of hope was now vanishing.

Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison

Acts 12:6

Now when Herod was on the point of taking him out of prison, that very night Peter was asleep between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards were on duty outside the door.

Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude

Meekness » Examples of » Christ's

2 Corinthians 10:1

But as for me Paul, I entreat you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ--I who when among you have not an imposing personal presence, but when absent am fearlessly outspoken in dealing with you.

Matthew 26:52

"Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword.

More verses: 1 Peter 2:23

Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah

Meekness » Examples of » David

Meekness » Examples of » Paul

Meekness » Examples of » moses

Meekness » Examples of » Stephen

Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of

1 Peter 4:6

For it is with this end in view that the Good News was proclaimed even to some who were dead, that they may be judged, as all mankind will be judged, in the body, but may be living a godly life in the spirit.

Murder » Examples of

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, finding that the Magi had trifled with him, was furious, and sent and massacred all the boys under two years of age, in Bethlehem and all its neighbourhood, according to the date he had so carefully ascertained from the Magi.

Acts 7:58

dragged him out of the city, and stoned him, the witnesses throwing off their outer garments and giving them into the care of a young man called Saul.

Murmuring » Examples of

Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of

Revelation 5:9

And now they sing a new song. "It is fitting," they say, "that Thou shouldst be the One to take the book And break its seals; Because Thou hast been offered in sacrifice, And hast purchased for God with Thine own blood Some out of every tribe and language and people and nation,

Mark 14:26

After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

More verses: Ezra 3:11

Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of

John 14:31

but it is in order that the world may know that I love the Father, and that it is in obedience to the command which the Father gave me that I thus act. Rise, let us be going."

Romans 5:19

For as through the disobedience of the one individual the mass of mankind were constituted sinners, so also through the obedience of the One the mass of mankind will be constituted righteous.

Hebrews 5:8

Although He was God's Son, yet He learned obedience from the sufferings which He endured;

Hebrews 10:9

He then adds, "I have come to do Thy will." He does away with the first in order to establish the second.

Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah

Obedience » Examples of » Abraham

Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel

Obedience » Examples of » Paul

Romans 16:19

Your fidelity to the truth is everywhere known. I rejoice over you, therefore, but I wish you to be wise as to what is good, and simple-minded as to what is evil.

Acts 26:19

"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;

Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary

Luke 2:39

Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.

Acts 16:10

So when he had seen the vision, we immediately looked out for an opportunity of passing on into Macedonia, confidently inferring that God had called us to proclaim the Good News to the people there.

Obedience » Examples of » Noah

Obedience » Examples of » Joshua

Obedience » Examples of » Christ

Hebrews 5:8

Although He was God's Son, yet He learned obedience from the sufferings which He endured;

Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of

Acts 18:6

But upon their opposing him with abusive language, he shook his clothes by way of protest, and said to them, "Your ruin will be upon your own heads. I am not responsible: in future I will go among the Gentiles."

2 Timothy 3:8

And just as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also these false teachers withstand the truth--being, as they are, men of debased intellects, and of no real worth so far as faith is concerned.

Oppression » Examples of

Patience » Examples of

James 5:11

Remember that we call those blessed who endured what they did. You have also heard of Job's patient endurance, and have seen the issue of the Lord's dealings with him--how full of tenderness and pity the Lord is.

Revelation 2:2

I know your doings and your toil and patient suffering. And I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, but have put to the test those who say that they themselves are Apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.

Revelation 1:9

I John, your brother, and a sharer with you in the sorrows and Kingship and patient endurance of Jesus, found myself in the island of Patmos, on account of the Word of God and the truth told us by Jesus.

More verses: Revelation 14:12

Patriotism » Examples of

Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man

Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah

Spiritual perception » Examples of » David

Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman

Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter

Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman

Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus

Luke 5:22

Well aware of their reasonings, Jesus answered their questions by asking in turn, "What is this that you are debating in your hearts?

Power » Examples of » Elijah

Power » Examples of » jacob

Power » Examples of » The dying thief

Luke 23:42

And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your Kingdom."

Power » Examples of » Early disciples

Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to

Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib

Prayer » Examples of » Elijah

Prayer » Examples of » jacob

Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians

Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel

Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple

Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom

Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple

Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer

Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon

Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,

Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief

Luke 23:42

And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your Kingdom."

Prayer » Examples of » Daniel

Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples

Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer

John 17:1

When Jesus had thus spoken, He raised his eyes towards Heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee;

Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people

Preaching » Examples of

1 Peter 4:6

For it is with this end in view that the Good News was proclaimed even to some who were dead, that they may be judged, as all mankind will be judged, in the body, but may be living a godly life in the spirit.

Presumption » Examples of

Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The luxurious king

Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The natural man

Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The men after the flood

Presumptuous plans » Examples of » Bold » Business man

Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool

Luke 12:18

"And he said to himself, "'This is what I will do: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and in them I will store up all my harvest and my wealth;

Pride » Examples of » Haman

More verses: Isaiah 10:13

Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee, standing erect, prayed as follows by himself: "'O God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people--I am not a thief nor a cheat nor an adulterer, nor do I even resemble this tax-gatherer.

John 9:41

"If you were blind," answered Jesus, "you would have no sin; but as a matter of fact you boast that you see. So your sin remains!"

1 Corinthians 4:18

But some of you have been puffed up through getting the idea that I am not coming to Corinth.

Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation

Luke 3:8

Live lives which shall prove your change of heart; and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our forefather,' for I tell you that God can raise up descendants for Abraham from these stones.

John 8:33

"We are descendants of Abraham," they answered, "and have never at any time been in slavery to any one. What do those words of yours mean, 'You shall become free'?"

John 8:39

"Our father is Abraham," they said. "If you were Abraham's children," replied Jesus, "it is Abraham's deeds that you would be doing.

John 9:28

Then they railed at him, and said, "You are that man's disciple, but we are disciples of Moses.

Romans 2:19

and have persuaded yourself that, as for you, you are a guide to 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

Matthew 22:3

and sent his servants to call the invited guests to the wedding, but they were unwilling to come.

Prophets » Examples of » Schools of

Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel

Acts 11:28

one of whom, named Agabus, being instructed by the Spirit, publicly predicted the speedy coming of a great famine throughout the world. (It came in the reign of Claudius.)

Acts 21:11

When he arrived he took Paul's loincloth, and bound his own feet and arms with it, and said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, 'So will the Jews in Jerusalem bind the owner of this loincloth, and will hand him over to 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

Acts 17:4

Some of the people were won over, and attached themselves to Paul and Silas, including many God-fearing Greeks and not a few gentlewomen of high rank.

Acts 13:43

And, when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout converts from heathenism continued with Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them and urged them to hold fast to the grace of God.

Acts 6:5

The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.

John 12:20

Now some of those who used to come up to worship at the Festival were Greeks.

Divine protection » Examples of

More verses: Revelation 7:3

Punishments » Stoning » Examples of

Acts 14:19

But now a party of Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and, having won over the crowd, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, believing him to be dead.

Rashness » Examples of

Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of

Luke 13:15

But the Lord's reply to him was, "Hypocrites, does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his bullock or his ass from the stall and lead him to water?

John 12:6

The reason he said this was not that he cared for the poor, but that he was a thief, and that being in charge of the money-box, he used to steal what was put into it.

Romans 16:18

For men of that stamp are not bondservants of Christ our Lord, but are slaves to their own appetites; and by their plausible words and their flattery they utterly deceive the minds of the simple.

Luke 12:56

Vain pretenders! You know how to read the aspect of earth and sky. How is it you cannot read this present time?

Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)

More verses: Exodus 32:14 Jonah 3:9

Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with

More verses: 1 Kings 21:9

Repentance » Examples of » Job

Repentance » Examples of » Josiah

Repentance » Examples of » Ahab

Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites

Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son

Luke 15:21

"'Father,' cried the son, 'I have sinned against Heaven and before you: no longer do I deserve to be called a son of yours.'

Repentance » Examples of » The publican

Luke 18:13

"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not so much as lift his eyes to Heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God, be reconciled to me, sinner that I am.'

Repentance » Examples of » Peter

Mark 14:72

No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed for the second time, and Peter recollected the words of Jesus, "Before the cock crows twice, you will three times disown me." And as he thought of it, he wept aloud.

Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time

Restitution » Examples of

Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold

Matthew 20:19

and hand Him over to the Gentiles to be made sport of and scourged and crucified; and on the third day He will be raised to life."

Matthew 26:32

But after I have risen to life again I will go before you into Galilee."

Mark 9:9

As they were coming down from the mountain, He very strictly forbad them to tell any one what they had seen "until after the Son of Man has risen from among the dead."

Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel

Acts 10:39-41

"And we are witnesses as to all that He did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. But they even put Him to death, by crucifixion. That same Jesus God raised to life on the third day, and permitted Him to appear unmistakably, not to all the people, but to witnesses--men previously chosen by God--namely, to us, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

Acts 2:23-24

delivered up through God's settled purpose and foreknowledge--you by the hands of Gentiles have nailed to a cross and have put to death. But God has raised Him to life, having terminated the throes of death, for in fact it was not possible for Him to be held fast by death.

Acts 3:14-15

Yes, you disowned the holy and righteous One, and asked as a favour the release of a murderer. The Prince of Life you put to death; but God has raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses as to that.

More verses: Acts 17:2-3

Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's

Matthew 27:66

So they went and made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone besides setting the guard.

John 20:20

Having said this He showed them His hands and also His side; and the disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Master.

Luke 24:39

See my hands and my feet--it is my very self. Feel me and see, for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see I have."

Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels

Matthew 28:6

He is not here: He has come back to life, as He foretold. Come and see the place where He lay.

Mark 16:6

But he said to them, "Do not be terrified. It is Jesus you are looking for--the Nazarene who has been crucified. He has come back to life: He is not here: this is the place where they laid Him.

Luke 24:6

He is not here. He has come back to life. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee,

Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion

Mark 5:42

Instantly the little girl rises to her feet and begins to walk (for she was twelve years old)

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

Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany

John 11:44

The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped in cloths, and his face wrapped round with a towel. "Untie him," said Jesus, "and let him go free."

Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain

Luke 7:15

The dead man sat up and began to speak; and He restored him to his mother.

Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas

Acts 9:40

Peter, however, putting every one out of the room, knelt down and prayed, and then turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, rise." Dorcas at once opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, sat up.

Retaliation » Examples of

Luke 9:54

When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Master, do you wish us to order fire to come down from Heaven and consume them?"

More verses: 1 Kings 2:9

Retribution » Examples of

Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of

Acts 8:6

Crowds of people, with one accord, gave attention to what they heard from him, listening, and witnessing the signs which he did.

Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of

Revelation 2:9

Your sufferings I know, and your poverty--but you are rich--and the evil name given you by those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are Satan's synagogue.

1 Corinthians 1:5

that you have been so richly blessed in Him, with readiness of speech and fulness of knowledge.

Righteousness » Examples of

Luke 1:6

They were both of them upright before God, blamelessly obeying all the Lord's precepts and ordinances.

Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist

Matthew 21:25

John's Baptism, whence was it? --had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. "If we say 'a heavenly origin,'" they argued, "he will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?'

Luke 3:12

There came also a party of tax-gatherers to be baptized, and they asked him, "Rabbi, what are we to do?"

John 3:23

And John too was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, because there were many pools of water there; and people came and received baptism.

Acts 10:37

the story, I mean, which has spread through the length and breadth of Judaea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism which John proclaimed.

Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ

Luke 3:21

Now when all the people had been baptized, and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the sky opened,

Matthew 3:13

Just at that time Jesus, coming from Galilee to the Jordan, presents Himself to John to be baptized by him.

Mark 1:9

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan;

Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household

Acts 16:33

Then he took them, even at that time of night, washed their wounds, and he and all his household were immediately baptized;

Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira

Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost

Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth

Acts 18:8

And Crispus, the Warden of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, and so did all his household; and from time to time many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and received baptism.

Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch

Acts 8:38

So he stopped the chariot; and both of them--Philip and the eunuch--went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria

Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples

Acts 19:5

On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus;

Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus

Acts 9:18

Instantly there dropped from his eyes what seemed to be scales, and he could see once more. Upon this he rose and received baptism;

Salutations » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

And then suddenly they saw Jesus coming to meet them. "Peace be to you," He said. And they came and clasped His feet, bowing to the ground before Him.

Luke 1:28

So Gabriel went into the house and said to her, "Joy be to you, favoured one! the Lord is with you."

Secret discipleship » Examples of

John 19:38

After this, Joseph of Arimathaea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but for fear of the Jews a secret disciple, asked Pilate's permission to carry away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him leave. So he came and removed the body.

John 3:1-2

Now there was one of the Pharisees whose name was Nicodemus--a ruler among the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher from God; for no one can do these miracles which you are doing, unless God is with him.

John 12:42

Nevertheless even from among the Rulers many believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not avow their belief, for fear they should be shut out from the synagogue.

Seekers » Examples of

John 12:21

They came to Philip, of Bethsaida in Galilee, with the request, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."

Seeking God » Examples of

John 12:21

They came to Philip, of Bethsaida in Galilee, with the request, "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

Luke 10:31-32

Now a priest happened to be going down that way, and on seeing him passed by on the other side. In like manner a Levite also came to the place, and seeing him passed by on the other side.

Philippians 2:21

Everybody concerns himself about his own interests, not about those of Jesus Christ.

Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit

Matthew 23:4

Heavy and cumbrous burdens they bind together and load men's shoulders with them, while as for themselves, not with one finger do they choose to lift them.

Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david

Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places

Mark 10:37

"Allow us," they replied, "to sit one at your right hand and the other at your left hand, in your glory."

Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of

More verses: Nehemiah 13:3

Singing » Examples of

Revelation 5:9

And now they sing a new song. "It is fitting," they say, "that Thou shouldst be the One to take the book And break its seals; Because Thou hast been offered in sacrifice, And hast purchased for God with Thine own blood Some out of every tribe and language and people and nation,

Mark 14:26

After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

More verses: Ezra 3:11

Slander » Examples of

Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of

Matthew 28:9

And then suddenly they saw Jesus coming to meet them. "Peace be to you," He said. And they came and clasped His feet, bowing to the ground before Him.

Luke 1:28

So Gabriel went into the house and said to her, "Joy be to you, favoured one! the Lord is with you."

Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of

Matthew 23:19

"You are blind! Why, which is greater? --the offering, or the altar which makes the offering holy?

2 Corinthians 3:14

Nay, their minds were made dull; for to this very day during the reading of the book of the ancient Covenant, the same veil remains unlifted, because it is only in Christ that it is to be abolished.

Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of

Revelation 2:9

Your sufferings I know, and your poverty--but you are rich--and the evil name given you by those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are Satan's synagogue.

1 Corinthians 1:5

that you have been so richly blessed in Him, with readiness of speech and fulness of knowledge.

Stealing » Examples of

Stoning » Examples of

Acts 14:19

But now a party of Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and, having won over the crowd, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, believing him to be dead.

Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tried by temptation, they were killed with the sword. They went from place to place in sheepskins or goatskins, enduring want, oppression and cruelty.

Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah

Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel

Luke 11:51

Yes, I tell you that, from the blood of Abel down to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the House, it shall all be required from the present generation.

Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist

Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen

Acts 7:58

dragged him out of the city, and stoned him, the witnesses throwing off their outer garments and giving them into the care of a young man called Saul.

Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of

John 11:19

and a considerable number of the Jews were with Martha and Mary, having come to express sympathy with them on the death of their brother.

More verses: Luke 23:27 Psalm 35:14

Taxes » Examples of

Matthew 17:24

After their arrival at Capernaum the collectors of the half-shekel came and asked Peter, "Does not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"

More verses: Nehemiah 5:4

Thankfulness » Examples of

Acts 28:15

Meanwhile the brethren there, hearing of our movements, came as far as the Market of Appius and the Three Huts to meet us; and when Paul saw them he thanked God and felt encouraged.

The Nation » Stoning » Examples of

Acts 14:19

But now a party of Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and, having won over the crowd, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, believing him to be dead.

The Nation » Bribery » Examples of

Matthew 28:12

So the latter held a conference with the Elders, and after consultation with them they heavily bribed the soldiers,

More verses: Mark 14:11 Acts 8:18

The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of

Matthew 17:24

After their arrival at Capernaum the collectors of the half-shekel came and asked Peter, "Does not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"

More verses: Nehemiah 5:4

spiritual Thirst » Examples of

Tribute » Examples of

Matthew 17:24

After their arrival at Capernaum the collectors of the half-shekel came and asked Peter, "Does not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"

More verses: Nehemiah 5:4

Trust in God » Examples of

Unity » Examples of

Unwise prayers » Examples of

Matthew 20:21

"What is it you desire?" He asked. "Command," she replied, "that these my two sons may sit one at your right hand and one at your left in your Kingdom."

Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of

More verses: Judges 17:2 Judges 18:17

Virtues » Integrity » Examples of

Virtues » Industry » Examples of

Acts 18:3

and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them.

Vows » Examples of

Acts 18:18

After remaining a considerable time longer in Corinth, Paul took leave of the brethren and set sail for Syria; and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had shaved his head at Cenchreae, because he was bound by a vow.

More verses: Judges 11:30 Acts 21:23

Warnings » Examples of

2 Peter 3:17

You, therefore, dear friends, having been warned beforehand, must continually be on your guard so as not to be led astray by the false teaching of immoral men nor fall from your own stedfastness.

Hebrews 12:25

Be careful not to refuse to listen to Him who is speaking to you. For if they of old did not escape unpunished when they refused to listen to him who spoke on earth, much less shall we escape who turn a deaf ear to Him who now speaks from Heaven.

Witnesses, false » Examples of

Acts 25:7

Upon Paul's arrival, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood round him, and brought many grave charges against him which they were unable to substantiate.

Acts 6:11

Then they privately put forward men who declared, "We have heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses and against God."

Matthew 28:15

So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story was noised about among the Jews, and is current to this day.

Acts 17:6

But, failing to find them, they dragged Jason and some of the other brethren before the magistrates of the city, loudly accusing them. "These men," they said, "who have raised a tumult throughout the Empire, have come here also.

Mark 14:56

for though many gave false testimony against Him, their statements did not tally.

Witnessing to the truth » Examples of

John 1:15

John gave testimony concerning Him and cried aloud, saying, "This is He of whom I said, 'He who is coming after me has been put before me,' for He was before me."

Acts 26:22

Having, however, obtained the help which is from God, I have stood firm until now, and have solemnly exhorted rich and poor alike, saying nothing except what the Prophets and Moses predicted as soon to happen,

Acts 16:32

And they told the Lord's Message to him as well as to all who were in his house.

physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of

Acts 18:3

and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them.

religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation

Ephesians 2:8-9

For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves. It is God's gift, and is not on the ground of merit-- so that it may be impossible for any one to boast.

Romans 9:32

And why? Because they were pursuing a righteousness which should arise not from faith, but from what they regarded as merit. They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way;

Galatians 2:16

know that it is not through obedience to Law that a man can be declared free from guilt, but only through faith in Jesus Christ. We have therefore believed in Christ Jesus, for the purpose of being declared free from guilt, through faith in Christ and not through obedience to Law. For through obedience to Law no human being shall be declared free from guilt.

Matthew 7:22-23

Many will say to me on that day, "'Master, Master, have we not prophesied in Thy name, and in Thy name expelled demons, and in Thy name performed many mighty works?' "And then I will tell them plainly, "'I never knew you: begone from me, you doers of wickedness.'

religious Work » Examples of » Joy in

Acts 11:23

On getting there he was delighted to see the grace which God had bestowed; and he encouraged them all to remain, with fixed resolve, faithful to the Lord.

More verses: Psalm 100:2 John 4:36

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Revelation 2:2

I know your doings and your toil and patient suffering. And I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, but have put to the test those who say that they themselves are Apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.

Acts 9:36

Among the disciples at Jaffa was a woman called Tabitha, or, as the name may be translated, 'Dorcas.' Her life was wholly devoted to the good and charitable actions which she was constantly doing.

Matthew 25:35-36

For when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was homeless, you gave me a welcome; when I was ill-clad, you clothed me; when I was sick, you visited me; when I was in prison, you came to see me.'

FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of

Acts 25:7

Upon Paul's arrival, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood round him, and brought many grave charges against him which they were unable to substantiate.

Acts 6:11

Then they privately put forward men who declared, "We have heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses and against God."

Matthew 28:15

So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this story was noised about among the Jews, and is current to this day.

Acts 17:6

But, failing to find them, they dragged Jason and some of the other brethren before the magistrates of the city, loudly accusing them. "These men," they said, "who have raised a tumult throughout the Empire, have come here also.

Mark 14:56

for though many gave false testimony against Him, their statements did not tally.

Topics on Examples Of

Adoration, Examples Of

Revelation 4:8-11

And each of the four living creatures had six wings, and in every direction, and within, are full of eyes; and day after day, and night after night, they never cease saying, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Ruler of all, who wast and art and evermore shalt be."

Adultery, Examples Of

John 4:17

"I have no husband," she replied. "You rightly say that you have no husband," said Jesus;

Alienation, Examples Of

Acts 15:39

So there arose a serious disagreement between them, which resulted in their parting from one another, Barnabas taking Mark and setting sail for Cyprus.

Anxiety, Examples Of

Mark 9:5-6

when Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, we are thankful to you that we are here. Let us put up three tents--one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Banquets, Examples Of

Luke 5:29

Levi also gave a great entertainment at his house in honour of Jesus, and there was a large party of tax-gatherers and others at table with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

Luke 1:7

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren; and both of them were far advanced in life.

Bitterness, Examples Of

Luke 15:30

but now that this son of yours is come who has eaten up your property among his bad women, you have killed the fat calf for him.'

Boldness Examples Of

Mark 15:43

Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

Luke 22:10-12

"You will no sooner have entered the city," He replied, "than you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house to which he goes,

Bribery, Examples Of

Matthew 27:3-9

Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned, smitten with remorse he brought back the thirty shekels to the High Priests and Elders

Compassion, Examples Of

John 11:19

and a considerable number of the Jews were with Martha and Mary, having come to express sympathy with them on the death of their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Revelation 20:11-15

Then I saw a great white throne and One who was seated on it, from whose presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.

Confusion, Examples Of

Acts 21:31

But while they were trying to kill Paul, word was taken up to the Tribune in command of the battalion, that all Jerusalem was in a ferment.

Consecration, Examples Of

Philippians 3:7

Yet all that was gain to me--for Christ's sake I have reckoned it loss.

Contempt, Examples Of

2 Corinthians 10:10

For they say "His letters are authoritative and forcible, but his personal presence is unimpressive, and as for eloquence, he has none."

Conversion, examples of

Acts 9:1-19

Now Saul, whose every breath was a threat of destruction for the disciples of the Lord,

Cruelty, examples of

Romans 1:28-31

And just as they had refused to continue to have a full knowledge of God, so it was to utterly worthless minds that God gave them up, for them to do things which should not be done.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Acts 1:18

(Now having bought a piece of ground with the money paid for his wickedness he fell there with his face downwards, and, his body bursting open, he became disembowelled.

Delay, Examples Of

Matthew 25:11-12

"Afterwards the other bridesmaids came and cried, "'Sir, Sir, open the door to us.'

Despondency, Examples Of

Luke 24:13-17

On that same day two of the disciples were walking to Emmaus, a village seven or eight miles from Jerusalem,

Divine Protection, Examples Of

Revelation 7:3

"Injure neither land nor sea nor trees," he said, "until we have sealed the bondservants of our God upon their foreheads."

Drunkenness, Examples Of

1 Corinthians 11:21-22

for it is his own supper of which each of you is in a hurry to partake, and one eats like a hungry man, while another has already drunk to excess.

encouragement, examples of

Acts 11:22-23

When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

Examples Of Confidence

Matthew 26:33-35

"All may stumble and fail," said Peter, "but I never will."

Examples Of Deceit

Matthew 2:8

He then directed them to go to Bethlehem, adding, "Go and make careful inquiry about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and do him homage."

Examples Of Faith

Hebrews 11:4

Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Examples Of Fearful Men

John 19:4-16

Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews, "See, I am bringing him out to you to let you clearly understand that I find no crime in him."

Examples Of Love For Children

Luke 2:41-51

Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

John 19:25

Now standing close to the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Examples Of Patriotism

Hebrews 11:13-16

All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;

Examples Of Ungodly Men

2 Peter 2:6

He reduced to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and condemned them to overthrow, making them an example to people who might in future be living godless lives.

Extortion, Examples Of

Matthew 18:28

But no sooner had that servant gone out, than he met with one of his fellow servants who owed him 100 shillings; and seizing him by the throat and nearly strangling him he exclaimed, "'Pay me all you owe.'

Faithfulness, Examples Of

Galatians 3:9

So we see that it is those who possess faith that are blessed with believing Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

Matthew 1:19

But Joseph her husband, being a kind-hearted man and unwilling publicly to disgrace her, had determined to release her privately from the betrothal.

False Miracles, Examples Of

Acts 8:9-11

Now for some time past there had been a man named Simon living there, who had been practising magic and astonishing the Samaritans, pretending that he was more than human.

False Prophets, Examples Of

Revelation 2:20

Yet I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and by her teaching leads astray My servants, so that they commit fornication and eat what has been sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

Revelation 2:14

Yet I have a few things against you, because you have with you some that cling to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling-block in the way of the descendants of Israel--to eat what had been sacrificed to idols, and commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

Acts 6:8-13

And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great marvels and signs among the people.

Families, Examples Of

John 11:1-5

Now a certain man, named Lazarus, of Bethany, was lying ill-- Bethany being the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

Famine, Examples Of

Acts 7:11

But there came a famine throughout the whole of Egypt and Canaan--and great distress--so that our forefathers could find no food.

Fathers, Examples Of

Luke 1:5-20

There was in the time of Herod, the king of Judaea, a priest of the name of Zechariah, belonging to the class of Abijah. He had a wife who was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Folly, Examples Of

Matthew 23:16-17

"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "'Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.'

Friendship, Examples Of

2 Corinthians 2:13

yet, obtaining no relief for my spirit because I did not find our brother Titus, I bade them farewell and went on into Macedonia.

Hope, Examples Of

Romans 4:18

Under utterly hopeless circumstances he hopefully believed, so that he might become the forefather of many nations, in agreement with the words "Equally numerous shall your posterity be."

Hospitality, Examples Of

Matthew 9:10

And while He was reclining at table, a large number of tax-gathers and notorious sinners were of the party with Jesus and His disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

Matthew 3:14

John protested. "It is I," he said, "who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

Hunger, Examples Of

Acts 10:10

He had become unusually hungry and wished for food; but, while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance.

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Matthew 2:7

Thereupon Herod sent privately for the Magi and ascertained from them the exact time of the star's appearing.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

Luke 17:17-18

"Were not all ten made clean?" Jesus asked; "but where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

Mark 7:9-13

"Praiseworthy indeed!" He added, "to set at nought God's Commandment in order to observe your own traditions!

Intercession, Examples Of

John 17:1-7

When Jesus had thus spoken, He raised his eyes towards Heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee;

Magical Arts, Examples Of

Acts 8:9

Now for some time past there had been a man named Simon living there, who had been practising magic and astonishing the Samaritans, pretending that he was more than human.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

Matthew 23:35

that all the innocent blood shed upon earth may come on you, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Berechiah whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the altar.

Motives, Examples Of

Philippians 1:15-18

Some indeed actually preach Christ out of envy and contentiousness but there are also others who do it from good will.

Pilgrims, Examples Of

Acts 7:4-5

"Thereupon he left Chaldaea and settled in Haran till after the death of his father, when God caused him to remove into this country where you now live.

Pride, Examples Of

Matthew 23:6-7

and love the best seats at a dinner party or in the synagogues,

Selfishness, Examples Of

Mark 10:37

"Allow us," they replied, "to sit one at your right hand and the other at your left hand, in your glory."

Sloth Examples Of

Acts 17:21

(For all the Athenians and their foreign visitors used to devote their whole leisure to telling or hearing about something new.)

Steadfastness, Examples Of

Luke 9:51

Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards Jerusalem, and sent messengers before Him.

Zealousness, Examples Of

Luke 8:39

"Return home," He said, "and tell there all that God has done for you." So he went and published through the whole town all that Jesus had done for him.

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