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For to this were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow His steps;
Let no one despise your youth; but become a model for believers, in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in teaching, showing incorruptness, gravity,
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Abasement » Examples of » Sennacherib
Abasement » Examples of » Nineveh
Abasement » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Abasement » Examples of » Belshazzar
Abasement » Examples of » Pharaoh
Abasement » Examples of » Haman
Ablution » Cleanliness » Examples of
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands thoroughly, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders;
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."
whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
for Demas forsook me, having loved this present age, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens, to Galatia; Titus, to Dalmatia.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
Those, therefore, who gladly received his word, were immersed; and there were added to them on that day about three thousand souls;
And the multitudes, with one accord, were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the things which he was doing.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The immersion of John??hence was it? from Heaven or from men?" And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From Heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why, then, did ye not believe him?'
And there came also tax-collectors to be immersed, and they said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
And John also was immersing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there; and they were coming and being immersed.
Ye know the word that came throughout all Judaea, after the immersion which John preached; even Jesus of Nazareth,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it came to pass, when all the people were immersed, that as Jesus also was immersed, and was praying, Heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him;
And it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John into the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And, having taken them with him, at that hour of the night he washed their stripes; and was immersed, himself and all his, immediately;
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And, when she was immersed, and her household, she besought us, saying, "If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, having entered into my house, abide there." And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Those, therefore, who gladly received his word, were immersed; and there were added to them on 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, having heard, were believing, and being immersed.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he immersed him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But, when they believed Philip proclaiming the glad tidings concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being immersed, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And, having heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus;
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
and straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received sight; and, arising, he was immersed; and, having taken food, he was strengthened.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
The neighbors, therefore, and those formerly beholding him, that he was a beggar, said, "Is not this he that sits and begs?"
And a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was being carried along, whom they were wont to lay daily at the gate of the temple??hich was called "Beautiful"??o ask alms of those entering the temple;
And they come to Jericho: and, as He was going forth from Jericho, with His disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timaeus, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the road.
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
Now, beholding the boldness of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were unlettered and ignorant men, they were wondering; they also were recognizing them, that they had been with Jesus;
there came Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councillor; who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God; and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
And, when they had prayed, the place in which they had assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with boldness.
preaching boldly in the name of the Lord; and he was speaking and disputing with the Helenists; but they were attempting to kill him;
A long time, therefore, they tarried there, speaking boldly in the Lord, Who testified to the word of His grace, by granting signs and wonders to be done through their hands.
Bribery » Examples of
And, having gathered together with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of silver 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, having taken them with him, at that hour of the night he washed their stripes; and was immersed, himself and all his, immediately;
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and, coming to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring on 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 were extending to us no ordinary kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in, 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 in the tender affections of Christ Jesus.
being distressed especially on account of the word which he had spoken, that they were to see his face no more. And they were escorting him to the ship.
who, for my soul, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the gentiles;
And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved the less?
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Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Catholicity » Examples of
"Can any one forbid the water, that these should not be immersed, who, indeed, received the Holy Spirit as well as we?"
Now the apostles in Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John;
And, having heard these things, they were silent, and glorified God, saying, "Then, to the gentiles also God gave repentance unto life."
Wherefore, I judge that we should not trouble those who from among the gentiles are turning to God;
I am debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish;
Cleanliness » Examples of
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands thoroughly, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders;
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And the gentiles, having heard it, were rejoicing, and glorifying the word of God; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
And those of the circumcision who believed, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because that upon the gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit;
But, when they resisted, and blasphemed, he, shaking out his garments, said to them, "Your blood be upon your own head! I am pure! Henceforth I will go to the gentiles."
And the seventh angel sounded; and there followed great voices in Heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world became our Lord's and His Christ's; and He will reign forever and ever."
Now the apostles, and the brethren who were in Judaea, heard that the gentiles also received the word of God.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
And the son said to the father, 'Father, I sinned against Heaven, and before you; no longer am I worthy to be called your son!'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
"But the tax-collector, standing afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but was smiting his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!'
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And straightway the second time the cock crowed. And Peter remembered the word, how Jesus said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will deny Me thrice." And, having thought thereon, he kept weeping.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined by fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see!
And, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that Righteous One; for I suffered many things today in a dream because of Him."
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
And, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, "Have nothing to do with that Righteous One; for I suffered many things today in a dream because of Him."
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a comely child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.
Ye stiffnecked, and uncircumcised in heart and ears! ye do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so do ye.
Pilate, therefore, says to Him, "Dost Thou not speak to me? Knowest Thou not that I have authority to release Thee, and have authority to crucify Thee?" Jesus answered him, "You would have no authority against Me, unless it were given to you from above; on this account, he who delivered Me up to you has greater sin."
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him Who is invisible.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
Courage » Examples of » Caleb
Courage » Examples of » The three captives
Courage » Examples of » Jonathan
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Cruelty » Examples of
who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Then began he to curse and swear, "I do not know the Man." And straight-way a cock crowed.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And, watching Him, they sent forth spies, feigning themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of His speech, so as to deliver Him up to the rule and the authority of the governor.
Now, therefore, do ye with the Sanhedrin signify to the chief captain that he bring him down to you, as if ye would ascertain more exactly the things concerning him; and we, before he comes near, are ready to kill him.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But, if that servant should say in his heart, My lord is delaying to come, and shall begin to beat the manservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
for, in your eating, each one takes his own supper before others; and one is hungry, and another is drunken!
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
For John, the Immerser, has come, neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, 'He has a demon.'
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » Examples of » Elijah
Fasting » Examples of » -ezra
Fasting » Examples of » moses
Fasting » Examples of » Daniel
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
And, having appointed elders for them in every assembly; and, having prayed with fastings, they commended them to the Lord on Whom they had believed.
And, when the day was about to dawn, Paul was beseeching them all to take food, saying, "To-day is the fourteenth day ye, waiting, continue fasting, having taken nothing;
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was being led in the Spirit in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by the Devil. And He ate nothing in those days; and, when they were completed, He hungered.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And he was three days without seeing; and he neither ate, nor drank.
And Cornelius said, "Four days ago, until this hour, I was praying during the ninth hour in my house; and, behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
And, while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Separate now to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Then, having fasted and prayed, and having laid hands on them, they sent them away.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
But there were standing by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus, therefore, seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to His mother, "Woman, 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
And the gentiles, having heard it, were rejoicing, and glorifying the word of God; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
And those of the circumcision who believed, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, because that upon the gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit;
But, when they resisted, and blasphemed, he, shaking out his garments, said to them, "Your blood be upon your own head! I am pure! Henceforth I will go to the gentiles."
And the seventh angel sounded; and there followed great voices in Heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world became our Lord's and His Christ's; and He will reign forever and ever."
Now the apostles, and the brethren who were in Judaea, heard that the gentiles also received the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? because Thou only art holy; because all the nations shall come, and worship before Thee; because Thy righteous acts were made manifest."
"Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; because Thou didst create all things; and, because of Thy will, they were, and were created."
so that the multitudes wondered, seeing the dumb speaking, maimed whole, and lame walking, and blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.
For to this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, Who is Savior of all men, especially of believers.
God » Love to » Examples of
for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward His name, in having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.
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God » Protection of » Examples of
God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
"I know your works and your toil, and your patience, and that you cannot bear evil men; and you tried those who call themselves apostles, and are not, and found them false;
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple, Tabitha by name, (which being translated means Dorcas): this woman was full of good works and alms which she was accustomed to do.
for I hungered, and ye gave Me to eat; I thirsted, and ye gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me in; naked, and ye clothed Me; I was sick, and ye looked after Me; I was in prison, and ye came to Me.'
remembering, without ceasing, your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
And the child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul was being more empowered, and was confounding the Jews who were dwelling in Damascus; proving that this is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
And they, having heard the king, departed; and, behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till, having come, it stood over where the Child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And having looked round about on them with anger, and being grieved at the hardness of their heart, He saith to the man, "Stretch forth your hand." And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.
And afterward He was manifested to the eleven themselves, as they were reclining at table, and upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not those who saw Him after He had risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then will they deliver you up to tribulation, and will slay you; and ye will be hated by all the 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 chose you out of the world, on this account the world hates you.
"Happy are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from themselves, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.
I have given them Thy word, and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
But they were filled with madness, and were conferring one with another as to what they should do to Jesus.
But his citizens were hating him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, 'We do not wish this man to be king over us.'
The world cannot hate you; but Me it hates, because I testify concerning it, that its works are evil.
but this they do, that the word may be fulfilled, which has been written in their law, 'They hated Me without a cause.'
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving manifold desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
And, when it was day, the Jews, making 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 said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." And Herodias was holding it against him, and was wishing to kill him; and she could not;
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But, when they resisted, and blasphemed, he, shaking out his garments, said to them, "Your blood be upon your own head! I am pure! Henceforth I will go to the gentiles."
And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also do these withstand the truth; men utterly corrupted in mind, disapproved concerning the faith.
but Elymas, the sorcerer (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If any one serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am there will also My servant be. If anyone serve Me, him will My Father honor.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
But there were standing by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus, therefore, seeing His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to His mother, "Woman, 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
there came Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councillor; who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God; and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
But she said, "Yes, Lord; for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from the master's table."
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief;
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
but he was hindering Him, saying, "I have need to be immersed by Thee; and dost Thou come to me?"
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
And the centurion, answering, said, "Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roof, but only speak in a word, and my boy shall be healed;
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
Insight » Examples of » The wise man
Insight » Examples of » Nehemiah
Insight » Examples of » David
Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Insight » Examples of » Peter
And Peter, opening his mouth, said, "Of a truth, I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons;
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus, perceiving their reasonings, answering, said to them, "Concerning what are ye reasoning in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him, to show to His servants the things which must shortly come to pass; and, having sent, He signified them through His angel to His servant John;
And they sing as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures and the elders; and no one was able to learn the song, except the hundred and forty-four thousand, who had been purchased out of the earth.
Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
and one of them??gabus by name??tanding up, signified through the Spirit that there was about to be a great famine over all the inhabited earth; which, indeed, happened under Claudius.
And, coming to us, and taking Paul's girdle, binding his own feet and hands, he said, "Thus saith the Holy Spirit, so shall the Jews in Jerusalem bind the man who owns this girdle, and shall deliver him up into the hands of the gentiles.
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I marvel that ye are so quickly removing from Him Who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different Gospel,
for, before certain ones came from James, he was eating with the gentiles; but, when they came, he was withdrawing and separating himself, fearing those of the circumcision.
And, the sun having risen, they were scorched; and, because they had no root, they withered away.
Now setting sail from Paphos, Paul's company came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, withdrawing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and that, from a babe, you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the time past is sufficient to have wrought the will of the gentiles, having walked in wantonness, lusts, wine-bibbings, revelings, carousings, and impious idolatries;
suffering evil as wages of unrighteousness; accounting revelry in the daytime a pleasure; spots and blemishes; reveling in their deceivings, while feasting with you;
envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, as I also said before, that those practicing 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 should say in his heart, My lord is delaying to come, and shall begin to beat the manservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
for, in your eating, each one takes his own supper before others; and one is hungry, and another is drunken!
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
But, if that servant should say in his heart, My lord is delaying to come, and shall begin to beat the manservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
for, in your eating, each one takes his own supper before others; and one is hungry, and another is drunken!
Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal
Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah
Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad
Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Noah
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Kindness » Examples of » David
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Kindness » Examples of » moses
Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
and, coming to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring on 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 were extending to us no ordinary kindness; for, having kindled a fire, they took us all in, 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
"A voice in Ramah was heard, weeping and great mourning; Rachel, weeping for her children; and she was not willing to 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 was following Him a great multitude of people, and of women, who 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 in the tender affections of Christ Jesus.
being distressed especially on account of the word which he had spoken, that they were to see his face no more. And they were escorting him to the ship.
who, for my soul, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the gentiles;
And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved the less?
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how I long for you all in the tender affections of Christ Jesus.
being distressed especially on account of the word which he had spoken, that they were to see his face no more. And they were escorting him to the ship.
who, for my soul, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the gentiles;
And I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I to be loved the less?
Malice » Examples of
Now, while hearing these things, they were being cut to their hearts, and were gnashing their teeth over him.
And, having come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say "Place of a skull,"
But the high priests consulted, that they might slay Lazarus also;
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one of the multitude answered Him, "Teacher, I have brought to Thee my son, who has a dumb spirit; and wheresoever it seizes upon him, it tears him, and he foams, and gnashes his teeth, and pines away. And I spake to Thy disciples, that they should cast it out; and they were not able."
The sick man answered Him, "Sir, I have no one, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool; but, while I am coming, another goes down before me!"
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
And He Himself was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion; and they awake Him, and say to Him, "Teacher, is it no concern to Thee that we perish?"
And, seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, about the fourth watch of the night He cometh to them, walking on the sea; and He wished to pass by them;
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a woman, having a flow of blood twelve years, and having suffered many things under many physicians, and having spent all that she had, and having been profited nothing, but rather coming into the worse state,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
And, when neither sun nor stars appeared to us for many days, and no small tempest was pressing upon us, henceforth all hope that we should be saved was being utterly taken away.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
And, when Herod was about to bring him forth, in that night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains; and guards before the door were keeping the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
"There is a lad here, who has five barley loaves and two small fishes; but what are these among so many?"
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, meek and mounted upon an ass, and on a colt, a foal of a beast of burden.'"
Now I, Paul, myself entreat you, through the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in your presence, indeed, am lowly among you; but, being absent, am bold toward you;
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Then saith Jesus to him, "Return your sword to its place; for all taking a sword will perish by a sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
And, kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to them!" And, having said this, he fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the Gospel proclaimed even to the dead, that they might, indeed, be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in spirit.
preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, without hindrance.
And they, going forth, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word through the signs closely following.
And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal Gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people;
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, seeing that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly enraged; and, having sent forth, he slew all the male children in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he exactly learned from the wise men.
and, having thrust him forth outside of the city, they kept stoning him! And the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man called Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And they sing a new song, saying, "Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to open its seals; because Thou wast slain, and didst redeem to God, by Thy blood, some of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love, even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and 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, through the disobedience of the one man, the many were constituted sinners; so also through the obedience of the One, shall the many be constituted righteous.
though He was a Son, learned obedience from the things which He suffered;
then hath He said, "Lo, I have 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 reached unto all. I rejoice, therefore, over you; but I wish you to be wise as to that which is good, but simple as to evil.
Wherefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision;
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And, when he saw the vision, straightway we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the Good News to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
though He was a Son, learned obedience from the things which He suffered;
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But, when they resisted, and blasphemed, he, shaking out his garments, said to them, "Your blood be upon your own head! I am pure! Henceforth I will go to the gentiles."
And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also do these withstand the truth; men utterly corrupted in mind, disapproved concerning the faith.
but Elymas, the sorcerer (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold, the hire of the workmen who mowed down your fields, which is fraudulently kept back by you, is crying out; and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves glory in you in the assemblies of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which ye endure;
Behold, we pronounce those happy who endured: ye heard of the patience of Job; and ye saw the end of the Lord, that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.
"I know your works and your toil, and your patience, and that you cannot bear evil men; and you tried those who call themselves apostles, and are not, and found them false;
I, John, your brother, and fellow-sharer in the tribulation, and kingdom, and patience in Jesus, was in the island called Patmos, because of the word of God and 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
And Peter, opening his mouth, said, "Of a truth, I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons;
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus, perceiving their reasonings, answering, said to them, "Concerning what are ye reasoning in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And, when they had prayed, the place in which they had assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done to you.
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
Prayer » Examples of » jacob » at peniel
Prayer » Examples of » David, when denied the privilege of building the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Abraham, for sodom
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at the dedication of the temple
Prayer » Examples of » Habakkuk's prayer
Prayer » Examples of » Solomon, at gibeon
Prayer » Examples of » the lord's prayer,
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me, when Thou comest in Thy Kingdom."
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And, when they had prayed, the place in which they had assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
Jesus spake these things; and, lifting up His eyes to Heaven, 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
For to this end was the Gospel proclaimed even to the dead, that they might, indeed, be judged according to men in flesh, but live according to God in spirit.
preaching the Kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom of speech, without hindrance.
And they, going forth, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word through the signs closely following.
And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal Gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people;
Presumption » Examples of
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The luxurious king
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The natural man
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The men after the flood
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » Bold » Business man
Come now, ye who say, "To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend one year there, and trade, and get gain,"
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said, 'This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there will I store all my grain and my goods.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing'; and do not know that you are the wretched one, and pitiable, and poor, and blind, and naked!
The Pharisee, having taken his stand, was praying these things with himself: 'God, I thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-collector!
Jesus said to them, "If ye were blind, ye would have no sin; but now ye say, 'We see,' your sin abides."
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Produce, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance; and begin not to say within yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father'; for I say to you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
They answered Him, "We are Abraham's seed, and to no one have we at any time been in bondage; how sayest Thou, 'Ye shall be made free?'
They answered and said to Him, "Our father is Abraham." Jesus saith to them, "If ye are children of Abraham, ye are doing the works of Abraham.
And they reviled him, and said, "You are His disciple; but we are disciples of Moses.
and have become confident that you are a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness,
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
And he sent forth his servants to call those who had been invited to the marriage feast, and they were not willing to come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
and one of them??gabus by name??tanding up, signified through the Spirit that there was about to be a great famine over all the inhabited earth; which, indeed, happened under Claudius.
And, coming to us, and taking Paul's girdle, binding his own feet and hands, he said, "Thus saith the Holy Spirit, so shall the Jews in Jerusalem bind the man who owns this girdle, and shall deliver him up into the hands of the gentiles.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
And some of them were persuaded, and cast in their lot with Paul and Silas; also, of the devout Greeks, a great number; and, of the principal women, not a few.
And, the synagogue having been dismissed, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, indeed, speaking to them, were persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
And the saying was pleasing to the multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch;
And there were some Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast.
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; and, having persuaded the multitudes, and having stoned Paul, they drew him outside the city, supposing him to have died.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
And the Lord answered him, and said, "Hypocrites! does not each one of you, on the sabbath, loose his ox or his ass from the stall; and, leading it away, water it?
And he said this, not because he cared about the poor; but because he was a thief; and, having the money-box, he was wont to carry what was put therein.
For those who are such are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and, through their kind words and flattering speeches, they beguile the hearts of the simple.
Hypocrites! Ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and of the heavens but how is it ye know not how to interpret this time?
Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Repentance » Examples of » Job
Repentance » Examples of » Josiah
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
And the son said to the father, 'Father, I sinned against Heaven, and before you; no longer am I worthy to be called your son!'
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
"But the tax-collector, standing afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but was smiting his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!'
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And straightway the second time the cock crowed. And Peter remembered the word, how Jesus said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will deny Me thrice." And, having thought thereon, he kept weeping.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
And, standing, Zacchaeus said to the Lord, "Behold, the half of my goods, Lord, I give to the poor; and, if I wrongfully exacted anything from any one, I restore four-fold."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
From that time began Jesus to show to His disciples, that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and high-priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised up.
and will deliver Him up to the gentiles, to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify; and, on the third day, He will be raised up "
And, as they were coming down from the mountain, He charged them that they should tell no one what they saw, until the Son of Man should arise from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And, with great power, were the apostles giving forth their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace also was upon them all.
And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem; Whom they also slew, hanging Him on a tree. Him God raised on the third day, and gave Him to become manifest; not to all the people, but to witnesses before appointed by God??o us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.
Who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead??ven Jesus Christ our Lord,
This Man, delivered up by the settled counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye, having fastened to the cross, through the hand of lawless ones, did slay: Whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death; because it was not possible that He should be held by it.
but ye denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked that a man?? murderer??e granted to you; and the Prince of life ye killed; Whom God raised from the dead??f which fact we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
to whom He also presented Himself alive, after He suffered, by many proofs; being seen by them during forty days, and speaking the things concerning the Kingdom of God.
And, going, they made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone, in connection with the guard.
And, having said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples, therefore, rejoiced, when they saw the Lord.
See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; handle Me, and see; because a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as ye behold Me having."
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here; for He arose, as He said. Come! see the place where the Lord was lying;
But he says to them; "Be not amazed. Ye are seeking Jesus the Nazarene, the crucified. He arose; He is not here; behold, the place where they laid Him!
He is not here, but was raised. Remember how He spake to you, being yet in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised;
And straight-way the damsel arose, and walked; for she was twelve years old. And straightway they were amazed with great amazement.
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 multitude was put forth, having gone in, He took hold of her hand, and the damsel arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
He that was dead came forth, bound feet and hands with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith to them, "Loose him, and let him go."
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter, having put them all forth, and bowing his knees, prayed; and, turning to the body, he said, "Tabitha, arise!" And she opened her eyes; and, seeing Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And, seeing it, His disciples, James and John, said, "Lord, dost Thou wish that we bid fire come down from heaven, and consume them?"
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them; and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.
Those, therefore, who gladly received his word, were immersed; and there were added to them on that day about three thousand souls;
And the multitudes, with one accord, were giving heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard and saw the things which he was doing.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
"I know your tribulation, and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
that in everything ye were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge;
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the law blameless.
In this I myself also am striving always to have a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The immersion of John??hence was it? from Heaven or from men?" And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From Heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why, then, did ye not believe him?'
And there came also tax-collectors to be immersed, and they said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?"
And John also was immersing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there; and they were coming and being immersed.
Ye know the word that came throughout all Judaea, after the immersion which John preached; even Jesus of Nazareth,
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
Now it came to pass, when all the people were immersed, that as Jesus also was immersed, and was praying, Heaven was opened,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him;
And it came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was immersed by John into the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And, having taken them with him, at that hour of the night he washed their stripes; and was immersed, himself and all his, immediately;
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And, when she was immersed, and her household, she besought us, saying, "If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, having entered into my house, abide there." And she constrained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Those, therefore, who gladly received his word, were immersed; and there were added to them on 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, having heard, were believing, and being immersed.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he commanded the chariot to stand still; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he immersed him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But, when they believed Philip proclaiming the glad tidings concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were being immersed, both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And, having heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus;
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
and straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received sight; and, arising, he was immersed; and, having taken food, he was strengthened.
Salutations » Examples of
And, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" And they, coming to Him, held His feet, and worshiped Him.
And, the angel, coming in to her, said, "Hail, highly favored one, the Lord is with you."
Secret discipleship » Examples of
And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly through fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. He came, therefore, and took away His body.
Now there was a man of the Pharisees, whose name was Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night, and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that Thou hast come, as a Teacher, from God; for no one can do the signs which Thou art doing, unless God be with Him."
Yet, however, even from among the rulers, many believed on Him; but, because of the Pharisees, they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
Seekers » Examples of
These, therefore, came to Philip??ho was from Bethsaida of Galilee??nd were asking Him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
Seeking God » Examples of
These, therefore, came to Philip??ho was from Bethsaida of Galilee??nd were asking Him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
Selfishness » Examples of » Cain's cold-blooded words concerning abel
Selfishness » Examples of » The priest and levite carelessly pass by the wounded man
And by chance, a certain priest was going down that way; and, seeing him, he passed by on the opposite side. And, in like manner, a Levite also, coming to the place, and seeing him, passed by on the opposite side.
and one of you say to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," but ye give them not the things needful for the body, what does it profit?
for all are seeking their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
And they bind heavy burdens, and lay them upon the shoulders of men; but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
And they said to Him, "Grant to us that we may sit, one on Thy right hand, and one on Thy left, in Thy Kingdom."
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
And about midnight Paul and Silas, while engaged in prayer, were singing praise to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And they sing a new song, saying, "Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to open its seals; because Thou wast slain, and didst redeem to God, by Thy blood, some of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Slander » Examples of
For John, the Immerser, has come, neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, 'He has a demon.'
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And, behold, Jesus met them, saying, "Rejoice!" And they, coming to Him, held His feet, and worshiped Him.
And, the angel, coming in to her, said, "Hail, highly favored one, the Lord is with you."
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
but, if your eye be evil, your whole body will be dark. If, therefore, the light that is in you be darkness, how great the darkness!
Let them alone; they are blind guides; and if a blind man be guiding a blind man, both will fall into a pit."
Ye blind! for which is greater??he gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
But their minds were unimpressible; for until this day upon the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains unlifted; which in Christ is done away.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.
"I know your tribulation, and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
that in everything ye were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge;
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; and, having persuaded the multitudes, and having stoned Paul, they drew him outside the city, supposing him to have died.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they perished in the slaughter of the sword; they went about in sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, suffering tribulation, maltreated
And, when He opened the fifth seal, I saw, underneath the altar, the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they were holding.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And the king, straightway sending off one of his guard, gave orders to bring his head; and, departing, he beheaded him in the prison,
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and, having thrust him forth outside of the city, they kept stoning him! And the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man called Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
And, when they came into Capernaum, those receiving the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, "Doth not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"
Thankfulness » Examples of
And from thence the brethren, having heard the tidings concerning us, came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns; seeing whom, Paul, giving thanks to God, took courage.
I have thanks for Him Who empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He accounted me faithful, putting me into His service,
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither Jews from Antioch and Iconium; and, having persuaded the multitudes, and having stoned Paul, they drew him outside the city, supposing him to have died.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
And, having gathered together with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of silver to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And, when they came into Capernaum, those receiving the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, "Doth not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And, when they came into Capernaum, those receiving the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, "Doth not your Teacher pay the half-shekel?"
Trust in God » Examples of
For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.
For to this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, Who is Savior of all men, especially of believers.
Unity » Examples of
And the heart and soul of the multitude of those who believed were one; and not even one was saying that any of the things belonging to him was his own, but they had all things common.
These all were continuing with one accord in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were wrought among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She says to Him, "Command, that these my two sons may sit, one on Thy right hand, and one on Thy left, in Thy Kingdom."
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and, because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they labored; for by occupation they were tent-makers.
Vows » Examples of
And Paul, abiding after this yet many days with the brethren, having taken leave of them, was sailing away to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shaven his head in Cenchrea; for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Ye, therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard, lest, being carried away with error of the wicked, ye fall from your own steadfastness.
See that ye refuse not Him Who speaketh; for, if those escaped not, when refusing him who warned them on earth, much more shall not we escape, who turn away from Him Who warneth us from Heaven;
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And, when he presented himself, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and grievous charges, 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."
And they, taking the silver, did as they were instructed. And this account was spread abroad among the Jews, until this day.
But, not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the rulers of the city, shouting, "These who turned the inhabited earth upside down are present here also;
For many were bearing false testimony against Him, and their testimonies were not agreed.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And, with great power, were the apostles giving forth their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus; and great grace also was upon them all.
John testifies concerning Him, and has cried, saying, "This was He of Whom I said, 'He That cometh after me hath become before me, because He was before me;'"
Having, therefore, obtained help from God, I have stood to this day, testifying both to small and great, saying nothing, except those things which both the prophets and Moses said would come to pass;
And they spake to him the word of the Lord with all that were in his house.
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
and, because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they labored; for by occupation they were tent-makers.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace ye have been saved through faith: and this, not of yourselves, it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any one should boast;
Who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose, and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before eternal ages,
Wherefore? because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the Stone of stumbling;
yet knowing that a man is not justified by works of law, but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of law; because by works of law no flesh shall be justified.
Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by Thy name? and by Thy name cast out demons, and by Thy name do many mighty works,'" And then will I confess to them, I never knew you; depart from Me, ye who work iniquity.
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
And the seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Thy name!"
who, having come, and having seen the grace of God, rejoiced, and was exhorting all that, with purpose of heart, they should cleave to the Lord;
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
"I know your works and your toil, and your patience, and that you cannot bear evil men; and you tried those who call themselves apostles, and are not, and found them false;
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple, Tabitha by name, (which being translated means Dorcas): this woman was full of good works and alms which she was accustomed to do.
for I hungered, and ye gave Me to eat; I thirsted, and ye gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me in; naked, and ye clothed Me; I was sick, and ye looked after Me; I was in prison, and ye came to Me.'
remembering, without ceasing, your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
And, when he presented himself, the Jews who came down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and grievous charges, 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."
And they, taking the silver, did as they were instructed. And this account was spread abroad among the Jews, until this day.
But, not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the rulers of the city, shouting, "These who turned the inhabited earth upside down are present here also;
For many were bearing false testimony against Him, and their testimonies were not agreed.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But ye dishonored the poor man! Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not drag you before the judgment-seats?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living creatures, having each one of them six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and they have no rest, day and night, saying, "Holy! Holy! Holy! the Lord God, the Almighty, Who was, and Who is, and Who is coming!"
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered and said, "I have no husband." Jesus saith to her, "Well did you say, 'I have no husband;'
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a season;
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted one from the other; and Barnabas, taking with him Mark, sailed away to Cyprus.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter, answering, says to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here; and let us make three tents; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah;"
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29And Levi made a great reception for Him in his house; and there was a great multitude of tax-collectors and of others who were reclining at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were far advanced in their days.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But, when your son??his one who devoured your living with harlots??ame, you killed for him the fatted calf!'
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Luke 22:65And many other things they said against Him, reviling Him.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43there came Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councillor; who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God; and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And He said to them, "Behold, when ye have entered into the city, there will meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house into which he enters.
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas, who betrayed Him, seeing that He was condemned, repenting, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the high priests and the elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall 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 was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and, having found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass that, even for a whole year, they met together in the assembly, and taught a great multitude; and that the disciples got the name "Christian" first in Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15And I saw a great white throne, and Him Who was sitting thereon, from Whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8And Simon Peter, seeing it, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying, "Depart from me; because I am a sinful man, O Lord;"
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And, as they were seeking to kill him, a report came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in confusion;
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But what things were gain to me, these I accounted loss for Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10because, "His letters, indeed," says one, "are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible."
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19And Saul, yet breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, going to the high priest,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And, as they did not approve the holding of God in their knowledge, God delivered them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not becoming;
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And He said to him, "Verily I say to you, "To-day you shall be with Me in Paradise."
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18This man, therefore, acquired a field with the reward of unrighteousness; and, falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out;
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12"And afterward come also the remaining virgins, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!'
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And, behold, two of them that very day were journeying to a village, the name of which was Emmaus, distant sixty furlongs from Jerusalem.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15"And that in the good ground, these are such as, in a good and honest heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit with patience.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But the young man, having heard this saying, went away grieved; for he was one who had large possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3saying, "Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, until we shall seal the servants of our God on their foreheads."
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22for, in your eating, each one takes his own supper before others; and one is hungry, and another is drunken!
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith fail not; and, when once you have turned again, establish your brethren."
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in his words and works.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And the report concerning them came to the ears of the assembly which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas as far as Antioch;
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and we toil, laboring with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35But Peter, answering, said to Him, "If all should be made to stumble because of Thee, I will never be made to stumble."
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8and, sending them to Bethlehem, he said, "Having gone, inquire ye exactly concerning the Child; and, when ye find Him, bring me word, that I, too, having come, may worship Him."
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and through a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16And Pilate went out again, and says to them, "Behold, I bring Him out to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in Him."
Examples Of Following God
1 Corinthians 11:1Become imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15for I gave you an example, that, as I did to you, ye also should do.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to he tempted by the Devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Mark 5:21-23And, Jesus having crossed over in the boat again to the other side, a large multitude was gathered to Him; and He was by the sea.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25But there were standing by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But when you pray, enter into your closet; and, having closed your door, pray to your Father Who is in secret; and your Father Who seeth in secret will recompense you.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and, turning to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, condemned them by an overthrow, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly;
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But, going forth, that servant found one of his fellow-servants, who was owing him a hundred denaries; and, having laid hold of him, he was choking him, saying, 'Pay, if you are owing anything!'
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So that those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wishing to make an example of her, purposed privately to divorce her.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter says to Him, "Even if I must die with Thee, I will not deny Thee." Likewise also said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But a certain man, Simon by name, was in the city before, using sorcery, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, affirming himself to be some great one;
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have it against you, that you suffer the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess; and she teaches and seduces My servants to commit fornication, and to eat idol-sacrifices.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against you, because you have there those holding the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the sons of Israel, to eat idol-sacrifices, and to commit fornication.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now a certain one was sick, Lazarus from Bethany, of the village of Mary and her sister Martha.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11"Now there came a famine upon the whole of Egypt and Canaan, and great tribulation; and our fathers were not finding sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then came 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, king of Judaea, a certain priest, Zacharias by name, of the course of Abija; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whosoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!'
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I have had no relief in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but, bidding them adieu, I went forth into Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31The assembly, therefore, throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, was having peace, being built up; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the consolation of the Holy Spirit, was being multiplied.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36This man led them out, having wrought wonders and signs in Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18who, past hope, believed against hope, to the end that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So shall your seed be."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And it came to pass, as He was reclining at table in the house, behold, many tax-collectors and sinners, having come, were reclining with Jesus and His disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14but he was hindering Him, saying, "I have need to be immersed by Thee; and dost Thou come to me?"
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry, and wished to eat; and, while they were making ready, there came upon him a trance;
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod, having privately called the wise men, ascertained from them exactly the time the star appeared;
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do!" And, dividing His garments among them, they cast lots.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1Actually there is reported among you fornication, and such fornication as exists not even among the gentiles, that one of you should have his father's wife!
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and, because he was of the same trade, he abode with them, and they labored; for by occupation they were tent-makers.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18And Jesus, answering, said, "Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And He said to them, "Well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may hold your tradition!
Innocence, Examples Of
1 Peter 2:22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth;
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2but we renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, not handling the word of God deceitfully; but, by the manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7Jesus spake these things; and, lifting up His eyes to Heaven, said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Thy Son, that the Son may glorify Thee;
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, that your faith fail not; and, when once you have turned again, establish your brethren."
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a season;
Lying, Examples Of
Matthew 26:72And again he denied with an oath, "I do not know the Man."
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But a certain man, Simon by name, was in the city before, using sorcery, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, affirming himself to be some great one;
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19And Herodias was holding it against him, and was wishing to kill him; and she could not;
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35that upon you may come all the righteous blood poured out upon the earth, from the blood of Abel, the righteous, unto the blood of Zachariah, son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and spared not the old world; but preserved Noah, an eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing a flood upon a world of ungodly people;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a comely child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some, indeed, preach Christ even because of envy and strife; and some also of good-will;
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6But ye dishonored the poor man! Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not drag you before the judgment-seats?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5Then, having come forth out of the land of the Chaldaeans, he dwelt in Haran; and, from thence, after his father died, He removed him into this land, in which ye now dwell;
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21In that same hour He exulted in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank Thee, O Father Lord of Heaven and earth, because Thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and didst reveal them to babes: yea, Father, because it was well-pleasing in Thy sight.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7and they love the first place in the feasts, and the front seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be immersed each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, unto remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit;
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were filled with madness, and were conferring one with another as to what they should do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And, having risen very early, by night, He went out into a desert place, and was there praying.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37And they said to Him, "Grant to us that we may sit, one on Thy right hand, and one on Thy left, in Thy Kingdom."
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21Now all Athenians and the sojourning foreigners were wont to spend their leisure in nothing else, than either to tell or to hear something new.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it came to pass, when the days for receiving Him up were being completed, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem;
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8but respecting the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever"; and, "A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy Kingdom;
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved; having received the spies with peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39"Return to your house, and relate how great things God did for you." And he departed, publishing through all the city how great things Jesus did for him.
