Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?

Accusations, False Examples

Then they instigated men to say: We have heard him speak impious words against Moses, and against God.

Adoration, Examples Of

And 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.

Adulteress Examples

But Jesus went to the mount of Olives.

Adultery, Examples Of

The woman answered and said: I have no husband. Jesus said to her: You have well said. I have no husband;

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

There was, therefore, a sharp contention, so that they separated from each other: and Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

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.

Anger, Sinful Examples

And all that were in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with anger,

Anxiety, Examples Of

And 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.

Apostasy, Nt Examples

Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

And the Lord said: Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded you apostles for himself, that he may sift you as wheat.

Bad Decision Making Examples

But becoming sad at that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Bad Wives Examples

For Herod himself had sent and taken John, and bound him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip; for he had married her.

Banquets, Examples Of

And 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

And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.

Bitterness, Examples Of

But as soon as this your son has come, Who has eaten up your estate with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And many other impious things they said to him.

Boldness 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.

Borrowing, Examples Of

And 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

Then 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,

Business, Examples

And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, to bear testimony to those things which were to be spoken afterward;

Children, Bad Parental Examples

And being previously instigated by her mother, she said: Give me here in a dish the head of John the Immerser?

Children, examples of

Behold, 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

And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.

Children, Good Parental Examples

for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.

Church, Examples Of

and 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.

Communion With God, Examples Of

Compassion, Examples Of

And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

And 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

And 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

And 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

But the things which were gain to me, these I counted loss for Christ.

Contempt, Examples Of

For his letters, says one, are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his style of speech contemptible.

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

And Saul, still breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the chief priest,

Courage, Examples Of

For John said to him: It is not lawful for you to have her.

Cruelty, examples of

And as they refused to acknowledge God, God delivered them up to an undiscerning mind, to do detestable things;

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

And Jesus said to him: Verily I say to you, to-day you shall be with me in paradise.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Therefore 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

Afterward the other virgins also came, and said: Lord! Lord! open for us.

Despondency, Examples Of

And, behold, two of them were going, on the same day, to a village called Emmaus, distant from Jerusalem sixty furlongs.

Diligence, Examples Of

But 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

When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Disobedience, Examples Of

Divine Protection, Examples Of

saying: Hurt not the earth, nor the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

for each one, in eating, takes before another, his own supper; and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

Edification, Examples Of

But 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

And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die.

encouragement, examples of

And 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

and labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;

evil, examples of

Examples Of

For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

Peter answered and said to him: Though all shall be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

and 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

and through a window I was let down in a basket through the wall, and es caped his hands.

Examples Of Faith

By 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

And 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

Then 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 Following God

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

For I have given you an example, that you also may do as I have done for you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember 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

Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

And his parents went up every year to Jerusalem, at the feast of passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene.

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

All 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

But 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

and 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,

Examples, Bad

Let us earnestly strive, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any one fall after the same example of unbelief.

Examples, Good

Take, my brethren, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering evil, and of patience.

Examples, Purpose Of

and 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

But 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.

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

So, then, those who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

Then 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

Peter 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

But 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

But 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

Yet 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

And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

Families, Examples Of

Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus, of Bethany, the village of Mary and Martha her sister.

Famine, Examples Of

And 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

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying: Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples fast not?

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

There 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

By 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

Alas 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

I had no rest in. my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but I took leave of them, and went into Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

And there came one poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

Then 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.

Good Decision Making Examples

And he said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Good Kings Examples Of

Good Wives Examples

They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.

Guidance, Examples Of God's

He 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

He, 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

And 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

But John forbade him, saying: I have need to be immersed by thee, and comest thou to me?

Hunger, Examples Of

And he became very hungry, and desired to eat; but while they were making ready, he fell into a trance;

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Then Herod, when he had secretly called the Magi, inquired of them strictly at what time the star, then visible, first made its appearance:

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

And 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

It 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

and 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

And Jesus answered and said: Were not the ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

And he said to them: Well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition.

Innocence, Examples Of

He did no sin, nor was guile found in his mouth.

Integrity, Examples Of

but 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

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;

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

But 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

choosing rather to suffer evil with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasure of sin for a season;

Lying, Examples Of

And again he denied, with an oath: I know not the man.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

But 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

And Herodias was angry with him, and desired to have him killed, and was not able;

Martyrdom, Examples Of

that 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

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.

Mercy, Examples Of

But he turned and rebuked them, and said: You know not of what spirit you are.

Missionary Examples

and 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;

Missionary Work, Examples Of

and 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

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.

Motives, Examples Of

Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will.

Oppression, Examples Of

But 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

Then 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

In 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

They also love the most honorable places at suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

And 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

By 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

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

Rising Early, Examples Of

And 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

They said to him: Grant to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy glory.

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

For all the Athenians and resident strangers have leisure for nothing else than to tell or to hear some new thing.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

And 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

But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.

Unbelief, Examples Of

By faith Rabab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

who opposes and exalts himself above every one that is called God, or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, openly showing him self that he is God.

Zealousness, Examples Of

Return 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.