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For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.
Let no one have cause to despise thy youth; but he thou an example to believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
in all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works, with uncorruptness in teaching, gravity, sound doctrine that cannot be condemned;
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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 indeed all the Jews, do not eat till they have washed their hands thoroughly, observing the tradition of the ancients.
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
Whereas Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, did not presume to bring against him a railing accusation, but said, "The Lord rebuke thee."
whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
through love of this world, and is gone to Thessalonica; as is Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia: Luke only is with me.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And the people unanimously attended to the things which were spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he wrought:
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves saying, If we say, from heaven, He will reply, Why then did ye not believe him?
And there came publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
Ye know the report that was spread through all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying,
And in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan:
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them at that very time of the night, and bathed their stripes: and was baptized, he and all his immediately after.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized and her family, she requested us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and lodge there. And she constrained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing the word believed, and were baptized.
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he ordered the chariot to stop: and they both went down to the water, Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But as they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women;
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And when they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales; and he instantly recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
And the neighbors, and they that had seen him before, that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat begging?
And a certain man who had been lame from his birth was carried along; whom they laid every day at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of those that were going into the temple:
And they came to Jericho: and as He was going out of Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the way-side begging.
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 when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were plain and illiterate men, they were amazed; and they knew them again that they had been with Jesus:
or the day before the sabbath,) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also was expecting the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with freedom.
They therefore stayed a considerable time speaking freely of the Lord, who bare witness to the word of his grace, and gave signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Bribery » Examples of
and they assembled with the elders, and taking counsel together gave the soldiers a large sum of money,
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
And he took them at that very time of the night, and bathed their stripes: and was baptized, he and all his immediately after.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
he was moved with compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians shewed us uncommon humanity: for they kindled a fire and took us all in, because of the present rain, and of the cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how much I long for you all, as with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
(who for my life exposed their own; to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)
And I will with the greatest pleasure spend and be spent for your souls; even though the more I love you, the less I should be loved.
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Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
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Catholicity » Examples of
Then said Peter, Can any one forbid water, that these persons should not be baptized, who have received the holy Spirit, as well as we?
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John:
And when they heard these things they acquiesced, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God given to the Gentiles also repentance unto life.
wherefore my advice is, not to trouble those who from among the Gentiles are converted to God; but to write to them,
For I am a debtor both to Greeks and barbarians, both to the learned and the unlearned:
Cleanliness » Examples of
for the pharisees, and indeed all the Jews, do not eat till they have washed their hands thoroughly, observing the tradition of the ancients.
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were determined for eternal life believed.
And those of the circumcision that were believers, who came with Peter, were astonished, that the gift of the holy Spirit was conferred upon the Gentiles also:
But as they opposed and blasphemed, he shook his garment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clear of it: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Anointed, and He shall reign for ever and ever.
Now the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Job
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Josiah
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Ahab
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The ninevites
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The prodigal son
And his son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no longer worthy to be called thy son.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
But the publican standing at a distance did not presume so much as to lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter called to mind the word which Jesus had said to him, Before the cock crow twice thou wilt deny me thrice. And he covered his face and wept.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayst be rich; and white raiment that thou mayst be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear: and anoint thine eyes with eye-salve, that thou mayst see.
(And while he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered much in a dream to day on his account.)
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
(And while he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent to him, saying, Have nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered much in a dream to day on his account.)
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a fine child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
Ye stiff-necked, and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the holy Spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Pilate therefore saith unto Him, Dost thou not speak to me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above; wherefore he, that delivered me up to thee, hath the greater sin.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he continued firm as seeing Him who is invisible.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
for John said to Him, It is not lawful for thee to have her: and he would have put him to death,
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 fastened their feet in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
then he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Dishonesty » Examples of
Disobedience » Examples of
Dissimulation » Examples of
And they watched Him and sent out spies, pretending to be righteous men, to lay hold of his words, that they might deliver Him up to the power and authority of the governor.
Now therefore do ye with the rest of the sanhedrim signify to the tribune, that he would bring him down to you to-morrow, as if you would examine more accurately some things concerning him: and we are ready to dispatch him before he come near you."
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and begin to beat the men and maid-servants, and drink, and to be drunken:
for in eating every one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry, and another is glutted.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
for John the baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine, and ye say, he hath a 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 when they had appointed them elders in every church, praying and fasting, they recommended them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
And while the day was coming on, Paul exhorted them all to take some food, saying, Fourteen days this day ye continue waiting without proper food, having taken nothing:
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Now Jesus being full of the holy Spirit, returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted by the devil; and He did eat nothing in all those days: and when they were ended, at last He was hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And he was three days without sight, and did neither eat nor drink.
And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, when behold a man stood before me in bright raiment,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
and as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them. Then having fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them they sent them away.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Now there stood near the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus therefore seeing his mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son:
Filial honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
Filial honour » Examples of » Elisha
Filial honour » Examples of » Joseph
Filial honour » Examples of » David
Filial honour » Examples of » Solomon
Forsaking God » Examples of
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were determined for eternal life believed.
And those of the circumcision that were believers, who came with Peter, were astonished, that the gift of the holy Spirit was conferred upon the Gentiles also:
But as they opposed and blasphemed, he shook his garment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clear of it: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Anointed, and He shall reign for ever and ever.
Now the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.
Glorifying God » Duty of » Examples of
O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: and all the nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy righteous judgements are made manifest."
and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Worthy art thou, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.
So that the people wondered when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed become sound, the lame walking, and the blind seeing: and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.
For to this end we both labour and suffer reproach, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewn to his name, by having ministred to the saints, and yet ministring.
God » Mercy of » Examples of
God » Protection of » Examples of
God » God's Judgments » Drought » General references to » Examples of
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear those that are evil: and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars; and hast borne trouble, and hast patience;
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called in Greek Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms-deeds.
for I was famishing, and ye gave me food; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; I was naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye took care of me; I was in prison, and ye visited me.
Incessantly remembering 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
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We ought always to give thanks to God on your account, my brethren, as it is fit; because your faith increaseth greatly, and the love of every one of you towards each other aboundeth:
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy samuel
spiritual Growth » Examples of » John the baptist
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit: and he was in the deserts till the time of his being manifested to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul prevailed more and more, and confounded the Jews that dwelt at Damascus, fully proving that this same Jesus is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
When they had heard the king, they went: and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went on before them, till it came and stood over the place where the child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And when He had looked round upon them with indignation, being grieved at the hardness of their hearts, He saith to the man, Stretch out thine hand: and he stretched it out, and his hand was made as sound as the other.
At last he appeared to the eleven as they were sitting at table, and upbraided them with their unbelief, and hardness of heart; because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He was risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then shall they afflict you, and kill you; and ye shall be hated by all nations for my name:
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and reject you, and reproach you, and cast out your name as infamous on account of the Son of man.
I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
Hatred » Examples of » Of Christ
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
But thus it is that the word might be fulfilled, which is written in their law, they hated me without a cause.
Hatred » Examples of » Haman
Hatred » Examples of » The jews
For we also were formerly foolish, disobedient, going astray, enslaved to various disorderly appetites and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
And when it was day, some of the Jews, having formed a conspiracy, bound themselves with a curse, saying, that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Examples of » Herodias
For John had said to Herod, it is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Wherefore Herodias persecuted him, and would have taken away his life:
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But as they opposed and blasphemed, he shook his garment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clear of it: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; being men of corrupt minds, and of no judgement in the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for so his name signifies) withstood them endeavouring to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Hindrances » Faith tested » Examples of
Honesty » Integrity » Examples of
Honour » Examples of » From God
If any man would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: and if any one serve me, him will my Father honour.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Now there stood near the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus therefore seeing his mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, saith to his mother, Woman, behold thy son:
Honour » Examples of » Sons of jonadab
Honour » Examples of » Elisha
Honour » Examples of » Joseph
Honour » Examples of » David
Honour » Examples of » Solomon
Hope » Messianic » Examples of
or the day before the sabbath,) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also was expecting the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
yet the dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.
that cometh after me, but is preferred before me, the latchet of whose shoe I am not worthy to unloose.
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
It is a truth highly to be believed, and worthy to be received by all, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners:---of whom I am one of the chief.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me?
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
But the centurion answering said, Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst come under my roof, but speak the word, and my servant will 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
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
but Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said unto them, What are ye disputing in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to shew to his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by his angel to his servant John,
and they sung as it were a new song before the throne; and before the four living ones, and the elders: and none could learn the song, but the hundred and forty four thousand, who are redeemed from the earth.
and is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them, named Agabus, stood up and signified by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine over all the earth: which accordingly came to pass in the reign of Claudius Cesar.
and he came to us, and taking up Paul's girdle, and binding his own hands and feet, he said, Thus saith the holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man whose girdle this is, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I wonder that ye are so soon removed from him who called you by the grace of Christ to another gospel: which is not another;
For before certain men came from James, he did eat with the gentiles; but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision.
but when the sun rose, they were burnt up, and withered; because they had no root:
Now Paul and those that were with him loosing from Paphos, came to Perga in Pamphylia: but John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God,
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the time past of our life is sufficient for us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, walking in lasciviousness, inordinate desires, excess of wine, revellings, drunkenness, and abominable idolatries:
who account it a pleasure to riot even in the day; spots and disgraces; revelling in their frauds, while they partake of your feasts:
heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and the like: of which I forewarn you, as I have also told you before, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and begin to beat the men and maid-servants, and drink, and to be drunken:
for in eating every one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry, and another is glutted.
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and begin to beat the men and maid-servants, and drink, and to be drunken:
for in eating every one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry, and another is glutted.
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
he was moved with compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians shewed us uncommon humanity: for they kindled a fire and took us all in, because of the present rain, and of the cold.
Kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Lamentations » Examples of » For the miseries of israel
Lamentations » Examples of » For josiah
Lamentations » Examples of » For king saul
Lamentations » Examples of » For jacob
Lamentations » Examples of » For the slaughtered innocents
saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
And there followed Him a great multitude of people, and of women, who also bewailed and lamented Him: but Jesus turning to them said,
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how much I long for you all, as with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
(who for my life exposed their own; to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)
And I will with the greatest pleasure spend and be spent for your souls; even though the more I love you, the less I should be loved.
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness, how much I long for you all, as with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
(who for my life exposed their own; to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:)
And I will with the greatest pleasure spend and be spent for your souls; even though the more I love you, the less I should be loved.
Malice » Examples of
And when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart and gnashed their teeth at him.
And when they were come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say,
Wherefore the chief priests took counsel to put Lazarus also to death.
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one of the multitude answered, and said, Master I have brought unto thee my son, who is possessed by a dumb spirit: and wherever it seizeth him, it convulseth him; and he fometh, and gnasheth his teeth, and thus he pineth away: and I desired thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not.
The infirm man answered Him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is moved, 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 was in the stern asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, art thou under no concern that we are perishing?
and He saw them labouring in rowing; (for the wind was contrary:) and about the fourth watch of the night He cometh to them walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a woman who had been in a flux twelve years, and had suffered a great deal from many physicians, and spent all that she had, and received no benefit, but rather grew worse,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
And as neither sun nor stars appeared for several days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was now taken away.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
And when Herod was about to bring him forth, that very night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the guards at the door watched the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
saith unto Him, There is a lad here, that hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes; but what are they among so many?
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
behold, thy king cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, even a colt the fole of an ass.
Now I Paul myself exhort you, by the meekness and lenity of Christ, who in presence am lowly among you,
Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:
Then said Jesus to him, Put up thy sword into it's place; for they that take the sword shall perish by the sword:
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all men forsook me: God grant it may not be laid to their charge!
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
And bending his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this he fell asleep.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom, none forbidding him.
And they went forth and preached every where, the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming the word by miracles following upon it. Amen.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel, to preach to those that dwell upon the earth, to every nation, and tribe, and tongue,
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, when he saw that he was baffled by the wise-men, was very much enraged; and he sent and slew all the male-children in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly inquired of the wise-men.
and cast him out of the city and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Now in the middle of the night Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, and the prisoners heard them.
And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open its seals; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Obedience » Examples of » Christ's example of
and if ye keep my commandments ye will continue in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and continue in his love.
but that the world may know that I love the Father, and that I do as the Father hath commanded me. Arise, let us go hence.
For as by the disobedience of one man many were made sinners; so by the obedience of One shall many be made righteous.
but though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered: and being thus perfected,
"Lo I come to do thy will, O God." (He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second.)
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Obedience » Examples of » Abraham
Obedience » Examples of » Bezaleel
Obedience » Examples of » Paul
For your obedience is come to the knowledge of all: and therefore I rejoice on your account; but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple as to that which is evil.
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision:
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
And as soon as he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to depart into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord called us to preach the gospel to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
but though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered: and being thus perfected,
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But as they opposed and blasphemed, he shook his garment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clear of it: from henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; being men of corrupt minds, and of no judgement in the faith.
But Elymas the magician (for so his name signifies) withstood them endeavouring to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold the hire of the laborers, that reaped your fields, of which they are defrauded by you, crieth out against you: and the complaints of the reapers are come into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God, for your patience and faith under all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure.
Behold, we account those happy, that are patient. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear those that are evil: and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars; and hast borne trouble, and hast patience;
I John, who am also your brother, and companion in the affliction, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island called Patmos, for the sake of the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Patriotism » Examples of
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The wise man
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Nehemiah
Spiritual perception » Examples of » David
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
but Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said unto them, What are ye disputing in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with freedom.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and it shall be granted 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 unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with freedom.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
When Jesus had spoken these words, He lifted up his eyes to heaven and said,--- "Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify Thee:
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
For to this end was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged indeed according to men in the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all freedom, none forbidding him.
And they went forth and preached every where, the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming the word by miracles following upon it. Amen.
And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel, to preach to those that dwell upon the earth, to every nation, and tribe, and tongue,
Presumption » Examples of
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The luxurious king
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The natural man
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The men after the flood
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » Bold » Business man
Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go to such a city, and spend a year there, and trade and get gain;
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said, This I will do: I will pull down my barns, and build larger ones; and there I will bestow all my products and my goods.
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
because thou sayst, I am rich, and wealthy, and have want of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.
The pharisee standing by himself prayed thus, O God, I thank thee that I am not as other men are, rapacious, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican.
Jesus replied, If ye were blind, ye would not have sin: but now ye say, We see; your sin therefore remaineth.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Bring forth therefore fruits becoming penitents, and do not say within yourselves, "We have Abraham for our father," for I tell you that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham.
They answered Him, We are the seed of Abraham, and never were slaves to any one, how then dost thou say, Ye shall be made free?
They answered Him, Abraham is our father, Jesus replied, If ye were the children of Abraham, ye would do the works of Abraham:
Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple, but we are the disciples of Moses: we know that God spake to Moses:
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
and sent his servants to call those that were invited to the wedding: and they would not come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them, named Agabus, stood up and signified by the Spirit, that there would be a great famine over all the earth: which accordingly came to pass in the reign of Claudius Cesar.
and he came to us, and taking up Paul's girdle, and binding his own hands and feet, he said, Thus saith the holy Spirit, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man whose girdle this is, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
And some of them believed and joined themselves to Paul and Silas, and a great number of the devout Greeks, and of the women of distinction not a few.
And when the synagogue was broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who addressing themselves to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
And the advice pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith, and of the holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus a proselyte of Antioch.
And among those that came up to worship at the feast there were certain Greeks:
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither some Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and persuading the multitude, stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
The Lord therefore answered him and said, Thou hypocrite, does not any of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall and lead him away to watering?
He said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and having the common purse he carried what was put into it.
and avoid them; for such people serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by a soothing address and good words deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Ye hypocrites, ye know how to discern the face of the earth and of the heavens, and why do ye not discern the present 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 his son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no longer worthy to be called thy son.
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
But the publican standing at a distance did not presume so much as to lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner.
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
Then Peter called to mind the word which Jesus had said to him, Before the cock crow twice thou wilt deny me thrice. And he covered his face and wept.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
But Zaccheus stood up and said unto Jesus, Behold, Lord, the half of my substance I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any one wrongfully, I restore him fourfold.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
And from that time began Jesus to acquaint his disciples, that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, and chief priests, and scribes; and be put to death, and be raised again on the third day.
and deliver Him up to the gentiles, to insult, and to scourge, and to crucify Him. But on the third day He shall rise again.
And as they came down from the mountain, He charged them to tell no one what they had seen, till after the Son of man were risen from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power did the apostles give their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
And we are witnesses of all things that He did, both in the country of Judea, and in the city of Jerusalem: whom notwithstanding they put to death, hanging Him on a tree. Him God raised up the third day, and gave Him to be seen openly; not to all the people, but to witnesses before appointed by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with Him, after He rose from the dead.
but powerfully declared to be the Son of God, according to the spirit of holiness, by his resurrection from the dead, even Jesus Christ our Lord;
(as ye yourselves also know,) Him being given up by the determinate counsel and fore-knowlege of God ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain. Whom God hath raised up again, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it.
But ye refused the holy and righteous One, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you: and put to death the prince of life; whom God hath raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
to whom also He presented Himself alive, after He had suffered, by many certain proofs; being seen among them for forty days, and speaking of the things relating to the kingdom of God.
So they went and made the sepulchre safe, sealing the stone, and setting a guard to watch it.
And when He had said this, He shewed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
but he said to them, Be not affrighted, ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified, He is risen, He is not here, see the place where they laid Him.
He is not here, He is risen: remember how He spake to you, when He was yet in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
and immediately the damsel rose up and walked; for she was twelve years old; and they were struck with great astonishment.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dead man restored to life at touch of elisha's bones
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
But when the people were put out, He went in and took hold of her hand, and the damsel rose up.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
And he that had been dead came forth, having his feet and hands rolled up in grave-cloths: and his face bound about with a napkin. Then Jesus bid them, Loosen him and let him go.
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
And the dead person sat up, and began to speak: and He delivered him to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter, putting them all out, kneeled down and prayed: and then turning to the body he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
Retaliation » Examples of
And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, as Elias did?
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
And the people unanimously attended to the things which were spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he wrought:
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know thy works and affliction and poverty (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those that say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich.
in all utterance and knowledge;
Righteousness » Examples of
And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
And on this account do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence both towards God and towards men.
and had been a widow about eighty four years; who departed not from the temple; serving God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves saying, If we say, from heaven, He will reply, Why then did ye not believe him?
And there came publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
And John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim; because there was much water there: and people came to him and were baptized.
Ye know the report that was spread through all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying,
And in those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan:
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them at that very time of the night, and bathed their stripes: and was baptized, he and all his immediately after.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she was baptized and her family, she requested us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and lodge there. And she constrained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
They therefore that received his word with readiness were baptized: and in that same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers in corinth
But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed on the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing the word believed, and were baptized.
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
And he ordered the chariot to stop: and they both went down to the water, Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
But as they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women;
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And when they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales; and he instantly recovered his sight, and arose and was baptized.
Salutations » Examples of
And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them and said, God save you. And they drew near and embraced his feet, and worshipped Him.
And when the angel came in to the room to her, he said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured; the Lord is with thee;
Secret discipleship » Examples of
And after these things Joseph of Arimathea (who was a disciple of Jesus, but a concealed one for fear of the Jews) petitioned Pilate, that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him leave: he came therefore and took away the body of Jesus.
Now there was a man of the pharisees, whose name was Nicodemus, a ruler among the Jews: who came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for none can do these miracles which thou dost, unless God be with him.
There were however many of the chief rulers that believed on Him; but because of the pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be excommunicated.
Seekers » Examples of
that came to Philip who was of Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we have a desire to see Jesus.
Seeking God » Examples of
that came to Philip who was of Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, saying, Sir, we have a desire to see Jesus.
Selfishness » Examples of » Cain's cold-blooded words concerning abel
Selfishness » Examples of » The priest and levite carelessly pass by the wounded man
And by chance a certain priest came down that way, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. Likewise a Levite also, when he came to the place, went and looked at him, and then crossed the way and passed by.
and one of you say to them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and be ye filled: but ye give them not the necessaries of life, what profit is it to them?
For all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus.
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
for they bind grievous and intolerable burthens, and impose them upon men; but they themselves will not put a finger to them:
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
they said unto Him, Grant that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory.
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
Now in the middle of the night Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, and the prisoners heard them.
And they sung a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open its seals; for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Slander » Examples of
for John the baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine, and ye say, he hath a demon:
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them and said, God save you. And they drew near and embraced his feet, and worshipped Him.
And when the angel came in to the room to her, he said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured; the Lord is with thee;
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
but if thine eye be bad, thy whole body will be dark. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
Regard them not; for they are blind guides of the blind: and if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.
O foolish and blind! for which is greater, the gift, or the altar which sanctifieth the gift?
for unto this day the same veil remaineth unremoved in the reading of the old testament, which veil is taken away in Christ.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowing, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know thy works and affliction and poverty (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those that say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich.
in all utterance and knowledge;
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither some Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and persuading the multitude, stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain by the sword: they went about in sheep-skins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted,
And when He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintained.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
who perished between the altar and the temple. Verily I tell you, it shall be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and cast him out of the city and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man, whose name was Saul.
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
and many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Taxes » Examples of
And when they were come to Capernaum, the receivers of the tribute-money came to Peter and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? Yes, saith he.
Thankfulness » Examples of
And when the brethren heard of us, they came from thence to meet us, some as far as Appii-forum, and others to the Three-taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God and took courage.
And I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who gave me ability for the work, that He accounted me faithful, having put me into the ministry,
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
But there came thither some Jews from Antioch and Iconium, and persuading the multitude, stoned Paul, and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
and they assembled with the elders, and taking counsel together gave the soldiers a large sum of money,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And when they were come to Capernaum, the receivers of the tribute-money came to Peter and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? Yes, saith he.
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And when they were come to Capernaum, the receivers of the tribute-money came to Peter and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? Yes, saith he.
Trust in God » Examples of
for which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him against that day.
For to this end we both labour and suffer reproach, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.
Unity » Examples of
And the heart and soul of the multitude that believed was one: no one called any of his possessions his own property, but they had all things common.
These all persevered with one accord in prayer and supplication with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brethren.
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders done among the people: And they all met with one accord in Solomon's portico:
Unwise prayers » Examples of
And He said unto her, What dost thou desire? She saith unto Him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on the left in thy kingdom.
Vices » Dishonesty » Examples of
Virtues » Integrity » Examples of
Virtues » Industry » Examples of
and as he was of the same trade, he staid and worked with them: for they were tent-makers.
Vows » Examples of
And after Paul had staid there yet a considerable time, he took leave of the brethren, and sailed from thence to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, after he had shaved his head at Cenchrea; for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Do ye therefore, beloved, as ye know these things before, take heed least being seduced together with them by the error of the wicked, ye should fall from your own stedfastness.
See that ye reject not Him that speaketh; for if they escaped not, who rejected him that gave forth divine oracles on earth, much less shall we, if we turn away from Him that speaketh from heaven:
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And when he was come, the Jews that came down from Jerusalem, stood round about, bringing many heavy charges against Paul, which they were not able to prove:
Then they suborned men to say, we heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.
So they took the money, and did as they were instructed: and this is commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
But not finding them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, these men that have turned the world upside down,
for many bare false witness against Him, and the evidences did not agree.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And with great power did the apostles give their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Of Him did John bare witness, and publicly declared, saying, This was He of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me; for He was before me.
But having obtained help of God, I continue until this day, testifying both to small and great, and saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses declared should come to pass; even that the Messiah should suffer,
physical Work » Business life » Industry » Examples of
and as he was of the same trade, he staid and worked with them: for they were tent-makers.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace ye are saved, through faith: and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not by works, that no one may boast: for we are his workmanship,
who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose, and grace bestowed upon us through Christ Jesus, before the world was,
because they sought it not by faith, but by the works of the law, for they stumbled at that stumbling-stone;
knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name have cast out devils, and in thy name have wrought many miracles? and I will then declare unto them, I never owned you, depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
And the seventy returned with joy saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name.
Who, when he was come, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all with steadiness of heart to adhere to the Lord.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear those that are evil: and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars; and hast borne trouble, and hast patience;
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple named Tabitha, who by interpretation is called in Greek Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms-deeds.
for I was famishing, and ye gave me food; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; I was naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye took care of me; I was in prison, and ye visited me.
Incessantly remembering 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 was come, the Jews that came down from Jerusalem, stood round about, bringing many heavy charges against Paul, which they were not able to prove:
Then they suborned men to say, we heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.
So they took the money, and did as they were instructed: and this is commonly reported among the Jews to this day.
But not finding them, they dragged Jason and some of the brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, these men that have turned the world upside down,
for many bare false witness against Him, and the evidences did not agree.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6Do not the rich tyrannize over you; and drag you to their tribunals?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four animals had each of them six wings round about, and within were full of eyes; and they cease not day and night saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus saith unto her, Thou hast said right, I have no husband:
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to have the temporary enjoyment of sin:
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39And there was a sharp dispute, so that they separated from each other; and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus: but Paul chose Silas and departed,
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6Then said Peter to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us make three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias:
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29And Levi made Him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great number of publicans, and others at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, for Elisabeth was barren; and they were both far advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30but as soon as this thy son was come, who hath eaten up thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Luke 22:65And many other things spake they against Him, blaspheming Him.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43or the day before the sabbath,) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also was expecting the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And He said unto them, Behold, when ye are come into the city, there shall meet you a man, carrying a pitcher of water, follow him into the house where he entreth:
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas, who had betrayed Him, when he saw that He was condemned, being struck with remorse, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel," which is God with us.)
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and became strong in spirit: and he was in the deserts till the time of his being manifested to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26And they assembled in the church a whole year, and taught much people: and the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19and many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15And I saw a great white throne, and Him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled, and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8he fell at the knees of Jesus, saying, Lord, depart from me, for I am a sinful man;
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And as they were going to kill him, a report came to the tribune of the cohort, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar:
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7which were once gain to me, I counted loss for Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10for his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19But Saul still breathing out threatnings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, came to the high priest, and desired of him letters to the synagogues at Damascus,
Courage, Examples Of
Matthew 14:4for John said to Him, It is not lawful for thee to have her: and he would have put him to death,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And as they were not careful to acknowledge God, God gave them up to an undiscerning mind to do things that were not fit to be done:
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And Jesus answered him, I assure thee, thou shalt be with me this day in paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18(Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling down on his face, burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out:
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us:
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And behold two of them were going that day to a village about threescore furlongs from Jerusalem, called Emmaus.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But that on the good ground, are those who having heard the word, retain it in a good and honest heart, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But when the young man heard that, he went away sorrowful; for he had large possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3saying, Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22for in eating every one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry, and another is glutted.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was trained up in all the wisdom of the Egyptians: and he was mighty in words, and in deeds.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And the report of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem; and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and we labour working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless: when persecuted, we bear it: when defamed, we intreat.
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35But Peter answered and said to Him, though they should all be offended in thee, yet will I never be offended.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8and sending them to Bethlehem, he said, Go and make diligent search for the child, and when ye have found Him, let me know, that I also may come and worship Him.
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and I was let down by the wall through a window in a basket, and so escaped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God bearing witness to his gifts: and by it, though dead, he yet speaketh.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And ye fathers, do not exasperate your children: but educate them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Pilate therefore came out again, and saith unto 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 11:1Be ye then imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then was Jesus led by the spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover:
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now there stood near the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but seen them from afar, and been persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret, will reward thee openly.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and reducing the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those that should afterwards be impious;
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that same servant, as he was going out, met with one of his fellow-servants, who owed him but an hundred pence; and he laid hold on him and seized him by the throat, saying, Pay me what thou owest me:
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So then they that believe, are blessed with believing Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19but Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was inclined to break off the contract with her privately;
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter replied, though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. And so likewise said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But there was before in the city a man named Simon practising magic and bewitching the people of Samaria, giving out that he was some great person.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have a few things against thee; because thou sufferest the woman Jezabel, who saith that she is a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against thee; for thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13Now Stephen being full of grace and power, wrought miracles and great signs among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now there was a certain person sick, to wit, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and Martha her sister.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11And there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction; and our fathers could not find sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then also come to Him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the pharisees fast much, but thy disciples do not fast?
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20There was in the days of Herod king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia; and his wife was of the family of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah being warned by God of things which were not yet seen, moved with pious fear, prepared an ark for the safety of his family; whereby he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Wo unto you, ye blind guides, who say, If any one swear by the temple, it is nothing;
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13yet I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother there; but taking my leave of them, I went away into Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31Then the churches throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had rest, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and through the consolation of the holy Spirit were multiplied.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36And he brought them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the red sea, and in the wilderness, forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18who against hope believed, with hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was said unto him, "So shall thy seed be."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And as He was sitting at table in the house of Matthew, behold, several publicans and notorious sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he was very hungry, and desired something to eat: but while they were getting it ready, he fell into a trance; and saw heaven opened,
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod called the wise men to him privately, and inquired of them exactly the time of the star's appearing:
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his garments, and cast lots for them.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It is commonly reported that there is lewdness among you, and such lewdness as is not named even amongst the heathens, that one should have his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and as he was of the same trade, he staid and worked with them: for they were tent-makers.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18And Jesus answered and said, Were not all the ten cleansed? and where are the other nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And ye expressly annul the commandment of God, that ye may retain your own tradition;
Innocence, Examples Of
1 Peter 2:22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2but have rejected shameful disguises, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, recommending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7When Jesus had spoken these words, He lifted up his eyes to heaven and said,--- "Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify Thee:
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to have the temporary enjoyment of sin:
Lying, Examples Of
Matthew 26:72and he denied a second time, and that with an oath, saying, I know not the man. And a little after, they that stood by came to Peter and said,
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But there was before in the city a man named Simon practising magic and bewitching the people of Samaria, giving out that he was some great person.
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19Wherefore Herodias persecuted him, and would have taken away his life:
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel, to the blood of Zacharias the son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:
Mercy, Examples Of
Luke 9:55But He turned and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5(but preserved Noah an eighth person, a preacher of righteousness,) bringing a deluge upon the world of the ungodly;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw he was a fine child, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed through envy and strife, and some also through good-will:
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6Do not the rich tyrannize over you; and drag you to their tribunals?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5Then he came out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, after his father died, He removed him into this land in which ye now dwell:
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21At this time Jesus was transported with joy in his spirit and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and knowing, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father, for such was thy good pleasure.
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Spirit:
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah being warned by God of things which were not yet seen, moved with pious fear, prepared an ark for the safety of his family; whereby he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11And they were filled with confusion: and consulted together, what they might do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And in the morning, before it was light, He rose up and went out, and retired into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37they said unto Him, Grant that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory.
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21(Now all the Athenians, and strangers sojourning among them, spent their time in nothing else, but to tell or to hear something new.)
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it came to pass, as the days were almost fulfilled of his being received up again into heaven, that He set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8but to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness:
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, having received the spies with peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39saying, Return home, and relate what God hath done for thee. So he went away publishing through the whole city what great things Jesus had done to him.
