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For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.
To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.
Let no one despise your youth; but be an example to the believers, in word, in behavior, in love, in spirit, in faithfulness, 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 eat not, unless they wash their hands carefully, because they hold the tradition of the elders:
Angels » Examples of » Meekness
But Michael the archangel, when, contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke you.
whereas angels, who excel in might and in power, bring no railing accusation against them in the presence of the Lord.
Apostates » Examples of
for Demas has forsaken me, having loved the present age; and he has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand souls.
And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The immersion of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? But they reasoned among themselves, and said, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?
And the publicans also came to be immersed, and they said to him: Teacher, what shall we do?
And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;
that word, you know, which was published through the whole of Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion that John preached;
Baptism » Examples of » Of Christ
And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,
Then came 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 in the Jordan.
Baptism » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.
Baptism » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she and her household had been immersed, she be sought us, saying: If you judge me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and make it your home. And she con strained us.
Baptism » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand 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, believed, and were 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, who preached the good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women.
Baptism » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And when they heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Baptism » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he instantly received his sight; and he arose, and was immersed.
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Examples of
Beggars » Examples of
Then his neighbors, and those who had before seen him, that he was blind, said: Is not this he that sat and begged?
And a certain man, lame from his mother's womb, was carried along, whom they laid daily at that gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, that he might ask charity of those who 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 Bartimaeus, the son of Timseus, was sitting on the roadside, begging.
And there was a certain poor man named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores:
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To solomon
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah prospered
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To david
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To job
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jehoshaphat
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To isaac
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the widow of zerephath
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » Fed by ravens
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To elijah » By an angel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To asa
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » Hezekiah restored to health
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jacob
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To jotham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To obed-edom
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To the israelites » In egypt
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To abraham
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To noah, at the time of the flood
Boldness » Boldness, holy » Examples of
Now, when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and plain men, they were astonished; and they also recognized them, that they had been with Jesus;
Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who was himself looking for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for 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 spoke the word of God with boldness.
he conversed and reasoned with the Hellenists; but they under took to kill him.
Therefore, they continued a long time, and spoke boldly in the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, by granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Bribery » Examples of
And when they came together with the elders, they held a consultation, and gave much money to the soldiers,
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » David
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » moses
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The philippian jailer
And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
And he went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and he put him on his own beast, and carried him to an inn, and took care of him.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians showed us no ordinary kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the rain which was falling, and because of the cold.
Brotherly kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how ardently I love you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
grieving most of all for the word he had spoken, that they would see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles:
I, indeed, will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
Business life » Integrity » Examples of
Business life » Dishonesty » Examples of
Business life » Contracts » Examples of
Catholicity » Examples of
Can any one for bid the water, that these should not be immersed, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
Now when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John;
And when they heard these things, they ceased to contend; and they glorified God, saying: Then, indeed, has God given to the Gentiles also repentance in order to life.
For these reasons, my judgment is, that we give no trouble to those who, from among the Gentiles, have turned to God;
I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians; both to the wise and to the unwise.
Cleanliness » Examples of
(for the Pharisees and all the Jews eat not, unless they wash their hands carefully, because they hold the tradition of the elders:
Contracts » Examples of
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed.
And the believers that were of the circumcision, as many as had come with Peter, were astonished, because on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit:
But when they set themselves in opposition, and reviled, he shook his clothing, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own head; I am clean. Henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our Lord's and his Christ s, and he shall reign from age to age.
And 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
But his son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Peter
And immediately the cock crew the second time. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times. And when he thought upon it, he wept.
Conviction of sin » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
I counsel you to buy of me gold that has been tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness may not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye-salve, that you may see.
While he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying: Have nothing to do with that just man, for I have suffered much to-day in a dream, because of him.
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
While he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent to him, saying: Have nothing to do with that just man, for I have suffered much to-day in a dream, because of him.
Courage » Examples of » David
Courage » Examples of » Christ
By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king.
You stiff-necked, and uncircumcised in heart and in ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so also do you.
Then Pilate said to him: Do you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to crucify you, and authority to release you? Jesus answered: You could have no authority over me, had it not been given you from above. Therefore, he that delivered me to you, has the greater sin.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the anger of the king: for he patiently endured, as seeing him that is invisible.
Courage » Examples of » Daniel
Courage » Examples of » Caleb
Courage » Examples of » The three captives
Courage » Examples of » Jonathan
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Cruelty » Examples of
And having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.
Cursing » Examples of
Then he began to curse and to swear, 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 spies, who feigned them selves to be just men, that they might take hold of his words, in order to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.
Now, therefore, do you, together with the Sanhedrin, give notice to the officer, that he bring him down to you to-morrow, as if you intended to inquire more accurately into the matters concerning him: and before he comes near, we are ready to kill him.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming, and shall begin to strike the men-servants and the maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to be drunk;
for each one, in eating, takes before another, his own supper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Drunkenness » Examples of » Nabal
Drunkenness » Examples of » Uriah
Drunkenness » Examples of » benhadad
Drunkenness » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Drunkenness » Examples of » Elah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Noah
Drunkenness » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Drunkenness » Examples of » Kings of israel
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Evil » Slander » Examples of
For John the Immerser came, neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you 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
And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul and barnabas
And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
And while the day was coming on, Paul exhorted them all to take food, saying: This is the fourteenth day that you have been in suspense, and continued without food, having taken nothing.
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
And Cornelius replied: Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and, at the ninth hour, I was praying in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Fasting » Examples of » Leaders in the church at antioch
And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to the work to which I have called them. Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Then Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by, said 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
When the Gentiles heard this they rejoiced, and glorified the word of the Lord; and as many as were determined to obtain eternal life, believed.
And the believers that were of the circumcision, as many as had come with Peter, were astonished, because on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit:
But when they set themselves in opposition, and reviled, he shook his clothing, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own head; I am clean. Henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world has become our Lord's and his Christ s, and he shall reign from age to age.
And 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
Who will not fear thee, Lord, and glorify thy name? For thou alone art holy; for all nations shall come and worship before thee: because thy judgments are made manifest.
so that the multitudes were astonished, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, the lame walking, and the blind seeing; and they glorified the God of Israel.
God » Trust in » Examples of
for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.
for to this end we both labor, and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
God » Love to » Examples of
For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister.
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 your works, and your labor, and your patience; and that you can not bear with those who are evil, and that you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them liars;
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.
For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave- me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me to your houses; naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.
remembering unceasingly your work, which is the result of faith, your labor, the cause of which is love, and your patience, which springs from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father:
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and with man.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The thessalonians
We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:
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 day of his manifestation to Israel.
spiritual Growth » Examples of » Paul
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confuted the Jews that dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ.
divine Guidance » Promised to the obedient » Examples of
When they had heard the king, they departed; and lo, the star, which they had seen in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over the place where the young child was.
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
And looking around on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their heart, he said to the man: Stretch forth your hand; and he stretched it forth: and his hand was restored.
Afterward he appeared to the eleven as they reclined at table; and he reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Then they will deliver you up to affliction, and kill you; and you will be hated by all nations on my account.
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and shall withdraw themselves from you, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man.
I have given them thy word; and the world has 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 began to consult with one another what they should do to Jesus.
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
The world can not hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.
But this is so, that the word may 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 ourselves also were formerly foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one an other.
And when it was day, the Jews combined together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying, that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
Hatred » Examples of » Esau
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Examples of » Herodias
For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife. And Herodias was angry with him, and desired to have him killed, and was not able;
Hatred » Examples of » Ahab
Hindrances » Opposers » Examples of
But when they set themselves in opposition, and reviled, he shook his clothing, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own head; I am clean. Henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so these also will withstand the truth; men corrupt in mind, rejected as it respects the faith.
But the magician Elymas (for this is his name, when translated) withstood them, desiring to turn away 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 shall my servant also be. If any one serve me, him will my Father honor.
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. Then Jesus, seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by, said 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
Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who was himself looking for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Humiliation of sinners » Examples of
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
She replied: Yes, Lord; and yet thou canst help me; for the little dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters.
He it is, who, though he comes after me, is now before me; the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to loose.
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Examples of » Paul
Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me?
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
And the centurion answering, said: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but say in a word only, and my servant shall be restored to health.
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Impenitence » Examples of
Injustice » Examples of
And the chief priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by to smite him on the mouth.
Insight » Examples of » The wise man
Insight » Examples of » Nehemiah
Insight » Examples of » David
Insight » Examples of » The shunammite woman
Insight » Examples of » Peter
And Peter opened his mouth, and said: In truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
Insight » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Insight » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus perceived their reasonings, and answered and said to them: Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
THE Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, that he might show to his servants the things that must shortly come to pass; and he sent it by his angel, and made it known to his servant John,
And they sung a new song before the throne, and before the four living creatures, and the elders: and no one was able to learn the song, but the hundred and forty-four thousand that had been redeemed from the earth.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work.
Inspiration » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them, named Agabus, rose and made known, by the Spirit, that a great famine was about to come on the whole habitable land; which took place in the days of Claudius.
and he came to us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own hands and feet, and said: Thus says the Holy Spirit; the Jews that are in Jerusalem will so bind the man to whom this girdle belongs; and they will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Inspiration » Examples of » Micaiah
Inspiration » Examples of » Jeremiah
Inspiration » Examples of » balaam
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » The seventy elders
Inspiration » Examples of » David
Instability » Examples of
I am astonished that you are so soon turning away from him that called you into the grace of Christ, to another gospel:
For, before certain persons came from James, he ate- with the Gentiles: but, when they had come, he withdrew, and separated himself, because he feared those who were of the circumcision.
But when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
And Paul and his companions put to sea from Paphos, and went to Perga in Pamphylia. But John withdrew from them, and returned to Jerusalem.
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of
and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
For the time past of our life should be enough for us to have worked the will of the Gentiles, while we walked in licentiousness, lusts, drunkenness, revelings, drinkings, and unlawful idolatries.
and receive the reward of unrighteousness. Counting it a pleasure to riot in the day-time, they are spots and stains, rioting in their delusions, while feasting with you;
envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; with respect to which, I tell you now, as I also told you in times past, that those who practice such things shall riot inherit the kingdom of God.
Intemperance » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intemperance » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming, and shall begin to strike the men-servants and the maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to be drunk;
for each one, in eating, takes before another, his own supper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Intemperance » Examples of » Nabal
Intemperance » Examples of » Uriah
Intemperance » Examples of » benhadad
Intemperance » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intemperance » Examples of » Elah
Intemperance » Examples of » Noah
Intemperance » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intemperance » Examples of » Kings of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Drunkards, general references to
Intoxication » Examples of » Other examples
But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming, and shall begin to strike the men-servants and the maid-servants, and to eat and to drink, and to be drunk;
for each one, in eating, takes before another, his own supper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Intoxication » Examples of » Nabal
Intoxication » Examples of » Uriah
Intoxication » Examples of » benhadad
Intoxication » Examples of » Watchmen of israel
Intoxication » Examples of » Elah
Intoxication » Examples of » Noah
Intoxication » Examples of » Ahasuerus
Intoxication » Examples of » Kings of israel
Israel » Defence of in battle » Examples of
Kindness » Examples of » David
Kindness » Examples of » Joseph
Kindness » Examples of » moses
Kindness » Examples of » The good samaritan
And he went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and he put him on his own beast, and carried him to an inn, and took care of him.
Kindness » Examples of » The barbarians
And the barbarians showed us no ordinary kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the rain which was falling, and because of the cold.
Kindness » Examples of » Boaz
Lamentations » Examples of » For the miseries of israel
Lamentations » Examples of » For josiah
Lamentations » Examples of » For king saul
Lamentations » Examples of » For jacob
Lamentations » Examples of » For the slaughtered innocents
A voice was heard in Eamah, wailing and weeping, and great mourning; Eachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted because they are no more.
Lamentations » Examples of » For jephthah's daughter
Lamentations » Examples of » For the jews
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
And there followed him a great number of the people, and of women that bewailed and lamented him.
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
But devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how ardently I love you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
grieving most of all for the word he had spoken, that they would see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles:
I, indeed, will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
Love » Special teachings concerning » Examples of
For God is my witness how ardently I love you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
grieving most of all for the word he had spoken, that they would see his face no more. And they conducted him to the ship.
who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles:
I, indeed, will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
Malice » Examples of
"When they heard these things, they were enraged in their hearts, and gnashed upon him with their teeth.
And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, which, when translated, is the place of a skull,
Man's » Examples of » The father of the demoniac
And one of the multitude answered and said: Teacher, I brought to you my son, who has a dumb spirit. And wherever it seizes him, it throws him into convulsions; and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and pines away: and I spoke to your disciples to cast him out, and they were not able.
The sick man answered him: Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred; but while I am coming, another goes down before me.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples in the storm
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on the pillow. And they awoke him, and said to him: Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night, he came to them, walking on the sea, and intended to pass by them.
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
And a certain woman who had had an issue of blood for twelve years, and had suffered much from many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was in no way benefited, but rather grew worse,
Man's » Examples of » The psalmist
Man's » Examples of » Paul and his companions on the sea
And as neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay upon us, all hope of our being saved was at length taken away.
Man's » Examples of » Peter in prison
When Herod was about to bring him out, on that night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains; and the keepers before the doors were guarding the prison.
Man's » Examples of » The disciples facing a hungry multitude
There is a lad here that has five barley loaves, and two little fishes; but what are these among so many?
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
Say you to the daughter of Zion, Behold, your king comes to you, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
Now I, the same Paul, who, when present among you, am timid, but when absent, am bold toward you, entreat you, by the mildness and gentleness of Christ;
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.
Meekness » Examples of » Jeremiah
Meekness » Examples of » David
Meekness » Examples of » Paul
At my first defense no one stood by me, but all forsook me; may it not be laid to their charge:
Meekness » Examples of » moses
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Examples of
For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all boldness and without hinderance.
And they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.
In those days came John the Immerser, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth, even to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;
Murder » Examples of
Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the Magi, was greatly enraged, and sent out and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem and in all its borders, from the age of two years and under, according to the time which he had strictly inquired of the Magi.
and drove him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man called Saul.
Murmuring » Examples of
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And they sung a new song, saying: Thou art worthy 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
If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love, even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
But this takes place that the world may know that I love the Father, and even as he gave me commandment, so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
For as by the disobedience of the one man the many have been made sinners, so, also, by the obedience of the one, the many shall be made righteous.
although he was a Son, he yet learned obedience from the things which he suffered;
then he said, Behold, I come to do thy will: he takes 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 has gone abroad to all men: I rejoice, therefore, on your account. But I desire you to be wise in respect to that which is good, and guileless in respect to that which is evil.
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
After he had seen the vision, we immediately endeavored to go into Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
Obedience » Examples of » Noah
Obedience » Examples of » Joshua
Obedience » Examples of » Christ
although he was a Son, he yet learned obedience from the things which he suffered;
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Examples of
But when they set themselves in opposition, and reviled, he shook his clothing, and said to them: Your blood be upon your own head; I am clean. Henceforth I will go to the Gentiles.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so these also will withstand the truth; men corrupt in mind, rejected as it respects the faith.
But the magician Elymas (for this is his name, when translated) withstood them, desiring to turn away the proconsul from the faith.
Oppression » Examples of
Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped your fields, which has been unjustly withheld by you, cries out: and the cries of those who have reaped, have entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves glory in you, among the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure;
Behold, we count those happy who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the final dealing of the Lord, that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
I know your works, and your labor, and your patience; and that you can not bear with those who are evil, and that you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them liars;
I John, your brother and companion in the affliction, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the island called Patmos, on account of the word of God, and on account of 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
And Peter opened his mouth, and said: In truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
Spiritual perception » Examples of » The samaritan woman
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Jesus
But Jesus perceived their reasonings, and answered and said to them: Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Power » Examples of » Elijah
Power » Examples of » jacob
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done for you.
Prayer » Examples of » Hezekiah, at the invasion of sennacherib
Prayer » Examples of » Elijah
Prayer » Examples of » jacob
Prayer » Examples of » Paul, for the ephesians
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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,
In this manner, therefore, pray you: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer » Examples of » Daniel
Prayer » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.
Prayer » Examples of » Christ's intercessory prayer
Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
Preaching » Examples of
For this cause, indeed, even those who have died had the gospel preached to them, that though they might be judged according to the will of men in the flesh, yet they might live according to the will of God in the spirit.
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all boldness and without hinderance.
And they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.
In those days came John the Immerser, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth, even to every nation and tribe and tongue and people;
Presumption » Examples of
But he that denies me before men, shall be denied before the angels of God.
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The luxurious king
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The natural man
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The men after the flood
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » Bold » Business man
Come, now, you that say, Let us go to-day, or to-morrow, into this city, and remain there a year, and trade, and make gain;
Presumptuous plans » Examples of » The rich fool
And he said: This will I do: I will pull down my barns and I will build larger ones; and there I will store ail my produce, and my good things;
Pride » Examples of » Haman
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Because you say I am rich, and abound in wealth, and have need of nothing, and know not that you are miserable and pitiable and poor and blind and naked,
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
Jesus said to them: If you were blind, you would not have sin; but now you say, We see; therefore your sin remains.
Pride » Examples of » Jewish pride, as the chosen nation
Bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance. And begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.
They answered him: We are the posterity of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one. How say you, You shall be made free?
They answered and said to him: Abra ham is our father. Jesus said to them: If you were the children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham.
They reviled him, and said: You are the disciple of that man; but we are the disciples of Moses.
if you are also confident that you yourself are a guide for the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Examples of » hezekiah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Naaman
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Pharaoh
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
and sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the marriage feast; and they refused to come.
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
And one of them, named Agabus, rose and made known, by the Spirit, that a great famine was about to come on the whole habitable land; which took place in the days of Claudius.
and he came to us, and taking Paul's girdle, he bound his own hands and feet, and said: Thus says the Holy Spirit; the Jews that are in Jerusalem will so bind the man to whom this girdle belongs; and they will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Proselytes » Examples of
And some of them believed, and associated themselves with Paul and Silas; of the devout Greeks, a great multitude, and of the chief women, not a few.
Now, after the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them, and persuaded them to continue faithful to the grace of God.
And the speech 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 Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch,
Divine protection » Examples of
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Then came thither, from Antioch and Iconium, Jews, who persuaded the multitudes; and having stoned Paul, they dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
And they stoned Stephen while he was calling on the Lord, and saying: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Rashness » Examples of
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Hypocrites, does not each one of you, on the sabbath, loose his ox or his ass from the stable, and lead him away, and give him water?
But he said this, not because he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the purse, and took what was put in it.
For such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own appetites; and, by good words and fair speeches, they deceive the hearts of the simple.
But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said to them: "Why do you tempt me, hypocrites?
Hypocrites, you know how to judge of the face of the earth, and of the heavens; but how is it that you do not judge of this time?
Repentance » Examples of » Ascribed to God (change of purpose)
Repentance » Examples of » Fasts proclaimed in connection with
Repentance » Examples of » Job
Repentance » Examples of » Josiah
Repentance » Examples of » Ahab
Repentance » Examples of » The ninevites
Repentance » Examples of » The prodigal son
But his son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
Repentance » Examples of » Peter
And immediately the cock crew the second time. And Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken to him: Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times. And when he thought upon it, he wept.
Repentance » Examples of » Israel in ezra's time
Restitution » Examples of
And Zacchaeus stood, and said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken from any one by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold
From that time Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly, that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders, and the chief priests, and the scribes, and be put to death, and be raised again the third day.
and will deliver him to the Gentiles to deride, and to scourge, and to crucify: and on the third day he shall rise again.
And as they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, till the Son of man should rise from the dead.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
And with great power did the apostles bear testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
And we are witnesses of all that he did, both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew by hanging him on a tree. Him God raised up the third day, and caused him to appear, not to all the people, but to witnesses who were be fore appointed by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him, after he rose from the dead.
but declared to be the Son of God with power, according to his holy spiritual nature, by his resurrection from the dead,
him, delivered up by the fixed purpose and foreknowledge of God, you took, and with wicked hands did crucify and slay: whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held in subjection by it.
But you rejected the Holy and Just One, and demanded that a murderer should be given to you; and you slew the Author of life, whom God has raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
To whom, after he had suffered, he also showed himself alive, by many indubitable proofs; appearing to them for forty days, and speaking of the things that pertain to the kingdom of God.
And they went and made the sepulcher safe, by placing a seal upon the stone, and setting the guard.
And having said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced, when they saw the Lord.
See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ announced by angels
He is not here; for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
But he said to them: Be not frightened; you seek Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here: see the place where they laid him.
He is not here, but he has risen; remember that he spoke to you while he was yet in Galilee,
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
and the sepulchers were opened, and many bodies of the saints that slept, arose.
And the maiden immediately arose and walked, for she was twelve years old. And they were greatly astonished.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dead man restored to life at touch of elisha's bones
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of zarephath
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the shunammite
Resurrection » Examples of » Jairus' daughter
But when the multitude had been sent out, he went in, and took the maiden by the hand, and she arose.
Resurrection » Examples of » Lazarus of bethany
And he that had been dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound around with a handkerchief. Jesus said to them: Loose him, and let him go.
Resurrection » Examples of » Son of the widow of nain
And he that had been dead, sat up and began to speak; and he gave him to his mother.
Resurrection » Examples of » Dorcas
But Peter put them all out, and kneeled down and prayed; and 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 this, they said: Lord, is it thy will that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, even as Elijah did?
Retribution » Examples of
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed, and turned to the Lord.
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand souls.
And the multitudes with one mind gave heed to the things which were spoken by Philip, when they heard, and saw the signs which he did.
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know your works, and your affliction, and your poverty, (but you are rich,) and the impious words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
that you are enriched by him in every thing, in all speech, and in all knowledge,
Righteousness » Examples of
They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.
And I do exercise myself in this, always to have a conscience void of offense toward God and man.
and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, and she departed not from the temple, but served, day and night, with fastings and prayers.
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The immersion of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? But they reasoned among themselves, and said, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?
And the publicans also came to be immersed, and they said to him: Teacher, what shall we do?
And John also was immersing in Aenon, near Salim, because there was much water there. And they came and were immersed;
that word, you know, which was published through the whole of Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion that John preached;
Sacraments » Examples of » Of Christ
And it came to pass, while all the people were being immersed, that Jesus also was immersed; and as he was praying, the heaven was opened,
Then came 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 in the Jordan.
Sacraments » Examples of » Philippian jailer and household
And he took them at that hour of the night, and washed the blood from their stripes; and he was immersed, himself and all his, immediately.
Sacraments » Examples of » Lydia of thyatira
And when she and her household had been immersed, she be sought us, saying: If you judge me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and make it your home. And she con strained us.
Sacraments » Examples of » Believers at pentecost
Then they that gladly received his word were immersed, and on that day there were added to them about three thou sand 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, believed, and were 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, who preached the good news concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were immersed, both men and women.
Sacraments » Examples of » Ephesian disciples
And when they heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus.
Sacraments » Examples of » Saul of tarsus
And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he instantly received his sight; and he arose, and was immersed.
Salutations » Examples of
And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying: Hail! And they came and laid hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
And the angel came into her presence, and said: Hail, graciously accepted: the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.
Secret discipleship » Examples of
And after this, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave him permission. He then came and took away the body of Jesus.
There was a man of the Pharisees, named 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 man can do these signs which thou doest, unless God be with him.
But yet, many even of the rulers believed on him; but on account of the Pharisees, they would not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;
Seekers » Examples of
These then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying: Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
Seeking God » Examples of
These then came to Philip, who was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying: Sir, we wish to see Jesus.
Selfishness » Examples of » Cain's cold-blooded words concerning abel
Selfishness » Examples of » The priest and levite carelessly pass by the wounded man
And by chance a certain priest went down along that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In like manner, also, a Levite, when he came to the place, went and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
and any of you say to them, Go in peace, be warmed and be filled, and yet give them not the things that are needful for the body, what does this profit them?
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
For they bind up burdens that are heavy and hard to be borne, and lay them on the shoulders of men; but they refuse to move them with one of their fingers.
Selfishness » Examples of » Nabal refuses food to david
Selfishness » Examples of » James and john seek the best places
They said to him: Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Examples of
Singing » Examples of
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sung a hymn to God; and the prisoners were listening to them.
And they sung a new song, saying: Thou art worthy 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 Immerser came, neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, He has a demon.
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
And as they were going to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying: Hail! And they came and laid hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
And the angel came into her presence, and said: Hail, graciously accepted: the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
But if your eye be diseased, your whole body will be dark. If therefore, the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
Let them alone; they are blind leaders of the blind; and if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the pit.
Fools and blind! for which is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?
But their minds were blinded: for till this day, in the reading of the old covenant, the same vail remains not taken away, which vail is removed in Christ.
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.
I know your works, and your affliction, and your poverty, (but you are rich,) and the impious words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet, for your sakes, he became poor, that you, through his poverty, might become rich.
that you are enriched by him in every thing, in all speech, and in all knowledge,
Stealing » Examples of
Stoning » Examples of
Then came thither, from Antioch and Iconium, Jews, who persuaded the multitudes; and having stoned Paul, they dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
And they stoned Stephen while he was calling on the Lord, and saying: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword: they went about in. sheep-skins, in goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, oppressed with evils,
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they had borne:
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the temple; yes, I say to you, It shall be required of this generation.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » John the baptist
And the king immediately sent one of his guards, and commanded his head to be brought.
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
and drove him out of the city, and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes 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 had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma?
Thankfulness » Examples of
And from this place, the brethren, having heard of us, came out as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns, to meet us. When Paul saw the brethren, he thanked God, and took courage.
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me power, because he counted me faithful, and put me into the ministry;
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Then came thither, from Antioch and Iconium, Jews, who persuaded the multitudes; and having stoned Paul, they dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead.
And they stoned Stephen while he was calling on the Lord, and saying: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
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And when they came together with the elders, they held a consultation, and gave much money to the soldiers,
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
And when they had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma?
spiritual Thirst » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
And when they had come into Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma came to Peter, and said: Does not your teacher pay the didrachma?
Trust in God » Examples of
for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.
for to this end we both labor, and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
Unity » Examples of
And the multitude of believers were of one heart and of one soul; and no one said that any part of his possessions was his own; but they had all things in common.
All these, with one mind, continued in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
And many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles; (and they were all with one con sent in Solomon's porch.
And when the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one consent in one place.
Unwise prayers » Examples of
He said to her: What do you wish? She said to him: Command that these two sons of mine may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy kingdom.
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and because he was of the same trade, he made his home with them, and worked: for by trade they were tent-makers.
Vows » Examples of
And Paul, having remained many days longer, took leave of the brethren, and sailed to Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila, having shorn his head in Cenchrea; for he had a vow.
Warnings » Examples of
Do you, therefore, beloved, since you know these things be forehand, beware, lest, being led away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
See that you reject not him that speaks: for if they es caped not who rejected that earthly man who gave the oracles, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that is from heaven,
Witnesses, false » Examples of
And when he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around, and brought many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove,
Then they instigated men to say: We have heard him speak impious words against Moses, and against God.
And they took the money, and did as they were taught. And their report of this matter is everywhere published among the Jews to this day.
But not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the rulers of the city, crying out: These men, who have thrown the world into confusion, have come hither also;
For many testified falsely against him, and their testimony did not agree.
Witnessing to the truth » Examples of
And with great power did the apostles bear testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
John testified of him, and cried, saying: This is he of whom I said: He that comes after me, is now before me, for he existed before me.
Having, therefore, obtained help from God, I have stood till this day, testifying both to small and to great, saying nothing else than the things which the prophets and Moses did say should come to pass:
And they spoke the word of the Lord to him, and to all that were in his house.
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and because he was of the same trade, he made his home with them, and worked: for by trade they were tent-makers.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not by works, lest any one should boast.
who has 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 be fore the times of the ages,
And why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as if by works of law: for they stumbled against that stone of stumbling,
knowing that a man is not justified by works of law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed on Christ Jesus, that we may 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, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name done many mighty works? And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
And the seventy returned with joy, and said: Lord, even the demons are subject to us through thy name.
When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord.
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know your works, and your labor, and your patience; and that you can not bear with those who are evil, and that you have tried those who say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them liars;
Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.
For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave- me drink; I was a stranger, and you took me to your houses; naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.
remembering unceasingly your work, which is the result of faith, your labor, the cause of which is love, and your patience, which springs from your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father:
FALSE » Witnesses » Examples of
And when he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around, and brought many and heavy accusations against Paul, which they were not able to prove,
Then they instigated men to say: We have heard him speak impious words against Moses, and against God.
And they took the money, and did as they were taught. And their report of this matter is everywhere published among the Jews to this day.
But not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the rulers of the city, crying out: These men, who have thrown the world into confusion, have come hither also;
For many testified falsely against him, and their testimony did not agree.
Topics on Examples Of
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
James 2:6But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And the four living creatures had each of them six wings about him; and they are full of eyes within; and they have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered and said: I have no husband. Jesus said to her: You have well said. I have no husband;
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39There was, therefore, a sharp contention, so that they separated from each other: and Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And Peter answering, said to Jesus: Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and let us make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
Banquets, Examples Of
Luke 5:29And Levi made him a great feast at his own house; and there was a great multitude of publicans and others, who reclined at table with them.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But as soon as this your son has come, Who has eaten up your estate with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counselor, who was himself looking for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Luke 22:10-12And he said to them: Behold, as you go into the city, there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house that he enters;
Bribery, Examples Of
Matthew 27:3-9Then Judas, who had delivered him up, when he saw that he was condemned, stung by remorse, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son, and his name shall be called Immanuel, which, when translated, 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 day of his manifestation to Israel.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that they met together in the church for a whole year, and taught a great multitude; and the disciples were called Christians first at 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 that sat upon it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8And when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at the knees of Jesus, and said: Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And while they were seeking to kill him, report was brought to the officer of the band, that the whole of Jerusalem was in an uproar.
Consecration, Examples Of
Philippians 3:7But the things which were gain to me, these I counted loss for Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters, says one, are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his style of speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19And Saul, still breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the chief priest,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And as they refused to acknowledge God, God delivered them up to an undiscerning mind, to do detestable things;
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, to-day you shall be with me in paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18Therefore he purchased a field with the reward of his iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
Delay, Examples Of
Matthew 25:11-12Afterward the other virgins also came, and said: Lord! Lord! open for us.
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And, behold, two of them were going, on the same day, to a village called Emmaus, distant from Jerusalem sixty furlongs.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But that on the good ground are those who, in a good and honest heart, hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3saying: Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.
Drunkenness, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 11:21-22for each one, in eating, takes before another, his own supper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And the report concerning them came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem; and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
Examples Of Confidence
Matthew 26:33-35Peter answered and said to him: Though all shall be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8and sending them to Bethlehem, he said: Go, make strict inquiry for the young child: and when you have found him, bring me word, that I also may go and do him homage.
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and through a window I was let down in a basket through the wall, and es caped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered to God more sacrifice than Cain; on account of which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it he, though dead, yet speaks.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And you fathers, do not provoke your children to anger: but bring them up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Then Pilate came out again, and said to them: Behold, I bring him out to you, that you may know that I find no fault in him.
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51And his parents went up every year to Jerusalem, at the feast of passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But do you, when you pray, go into your closet, and when you have closed the door, pray to your Father who is in secret: and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if, turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, he condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example to those who should afterward live in an ungodly manner,
Extortion, Examples Of
Matthew 18:28But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hold of him, and took him by the throat, saying: Pay me what you owe.
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Galatians 3:9So, then, those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not choosing to make an example of her, intended to put her away privately.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter said to him: Though it should be necessary for me to die with thee, I will not deny thee. In like manner said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But there was a certain man, named Simon, who had, be fore this time, been practicing magic in the city, and astonishing the people of Samaria, saying that he was some great one;
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have against you that you suffer that woman Jezebel, who calls her self a prophetess, and teaches and deceives my servants to practice lewdness, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14Yet I have a few things against you, that you have there those who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling-block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to practice lewdness.
False Witnesses,examples Of
Acts 6:8-13And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and Martha her sister.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11And there came a famine, and great affliction on the whole land of Egypt, and of Chanaan: and our fathers found no sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then came to him the disciples of John, saying: Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples fast not?
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20There was, in the days of Herod the king of Judea, a certain priest, named Zachariah, of the class of Abijah; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Eliza beth.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Alas for you, blind guides! who say, Whoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, becomes a debtor.
Friendship, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in. my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but I took leave of them, and went into Macedonia.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31Then the churches throughout the whole of Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, and were edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36He brought them out, after he had performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness, forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18He, against hope, confidently believed that he would become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken: So shall your posterity be.
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And it came to pass that, while Jesus was reclining at table in his house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and reclined at table with him and his disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me?
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry, and desired to eat; but while they were making ready, he fell into a trance;
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod, when he had secretly called the Magi, inquired of them strictly at what time the star, then visible, first made its appearance:
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It is generally reported that there is lewdness among you; and such lewdness as is not even mentioned among the Gentiles that a certain one has his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3and because he was of the same trade, he made his home with them, and worked: for by trade they were tent-makers.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Luke 17:17-18And Jesus answered and said: Were not the ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And he said to them: Well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition.
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2but we have renounced the secret works of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; 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 spoke these words, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: Father, the hour has come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son may also glorify thee;
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith fail not. And when you have turned to me again, strengthen your brethren.
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But there was a certain man, named Simon, who had, be fore this time, been practicing magic in the city, and astonishing the people of Samaria, saying that he was some great one;
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19And Herodias was angry with him, and desired to have him killed, and was not able;
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35that upon you may come all the righteous blood which has been shed upon the earth, from the blood of Abel the just to the blood of Zachariah, the son of Barachiah, whom you slew between the temple and the altar.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Mercy, Examples Of
Luke 9:55But he turned and rebuked them, and said: You know not of what spirit you are.
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and if he spared not the old world, but brought a flood on the world of the ungodly, and saved Noah, the eighth person, who was a preacher of righteousness;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses was concealed by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child: and they feared not the command of the king.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will.
Oppression, Examples Of
James 2:6But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5Then he departed from the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelt in Charran; and thence, after his father died, he removed into this land, in which you now dwell.
Praise, Examples Of
Luke 10:21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes; even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Pride, Examples Of
Matthew 23:6-7They also love the most honorable places at suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said to them: Repent, and be immersed, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, in order to the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, after being warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the salvation of his house; by which faith he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were filled with madness, and began to consult with one another what they should do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And very early in the morning, while it was yet dark, he arose and went out, and departed to a desert place, and there prayed.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37They said to him: Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy glory.
Sloth Examples Of
Acts 17:21For all the Athenians and resident strangers have leisure for nothing else than to tell or to hear some new thing.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And it came to pass, as the time for him to be taken up into heaven had fully come, that he set his face steadfastly to go up to Jerusalem.
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39Return to your house, and tell what things God has done for you. And he went away, proclaiming through the whole city what Jesus had done for him.
