157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?

Accusations, False Examples

Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God."

Adoration, Examples Of

And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to sing, "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God 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, "I have no husband." Jesus said to her, "You are right in saying, 'I have no husband';

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

There arose such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.

Anger, Sinful Examples

When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath.

Anxiety, Examples Of

And Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. And let us make three tabernaclesone for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

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

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat.

Bad Decision Making Examples

But he fell sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Bad Wives Examples

For Herod himself had sent and had John arrested, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.

Banquets, Examples Of

Then Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there were a great number of tax collectors and others sitting at table with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

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

Bitterness, Examples Of

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!'

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And they spoke many other things against him, blaspheming.

Boldness Examples Of

Josnt of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters.

Bribery, Examples Of

When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

Business, Examples

Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,

Children, Bad Parental Examples

Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."

Children, examples of

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which means, "God with us."

Children, Good Examples Of

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

Children, Good Parental Examples

For I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you as well.

Church, Examples Of

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year they met with the church and taught great numbers of people; and the disciples were called Christians first in 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

Then I saw a great white throne and him who sat upon it; from his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.

Confession, Examples Of

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!"

Confusion, Examples Of

While they were trying to kill him, a report came up to the commander of the Roman cohort that all Jerusalem was in confusion.

Consecration, Examples Of

But whatever was gain to me, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.

Contempt, Examples Of

For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his personal presence is weak, and his speech of no account."

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

Courage, Examples Of

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

Cruelty, examples of

And since they did not see fit to retain the knowledge of God, God gave them over to a base mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

(Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.

Delay, Examples Of

Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open to us!'

Despondency, Examples Of

Now behold, that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

Diligence, Examples Of

But the ones that fell on the good soil are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

Disappointments, Examples Of

But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Disobedience, Examples Of

Divine Protection, Examples Of

saying, "Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads."

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

for in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal, and one is hungry and another is drunk.

Edification, Examples Of

But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."

Education, Examples Of

Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds.

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

A centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.

encouragement, examples of

News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Endurance, Examples Of

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

evil, examples of

Examples Of

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

Peter declared to him, "Even if all fall away because of you, I will never fall away."

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the young child, and when you have found him, bring back word to me, so that I too may come and worship him."

Examples Of Escaping

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

Examples Of Faith

By faith Abel offered God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Pilate went out again, and said to them, "See, I am bringing him out to you, that you may know that I find no crime 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 should do as I have done to you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

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

Examples Of Love For Children

His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

By the cross of Jesus stood his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and greeted them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But when you pray, go into your room, shut the door and pray to your Father, who is in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly thereafter;

Examples, Bad

Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience.

Examples, Good

As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Examples, Purpose Of

and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly thereafter;

Extortion, Examples Of

But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on 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 Abraham, the man of faith.

False Accusations, Examples Of

Then Josnt her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to put her to public shame, was resolved to divorce her quietly.

False Confidence, Examples Of

Peter said to him, "Even if I have to die with you, I will not deny you." And so said all the disciples.

False Miracles, Examples Of

Now there was a man named Simon, who had formerly practiced magic in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great,

False Prophets, Examples Of

Nevertheless I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and beguiling my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat food sacrificed to idols and to practice sexual immorality.

False Witnesses,examples Of

And Stephen, full of grace 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 her sister Martha.

Famine, Examples Of

Now there came a famine throughout all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers could find no food.

Fasting, Examples Of

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

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in godly fear prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.

Folly, Examples Of

"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If any one swears by the temple, it is nothing; but if any one swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.'

Friendship, Examples Of

I still had no rest in my mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took my leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which make a penny.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace and was built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Good Decision Making Examples

And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Good Kings Examples Of

Good Wives Examples

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

Guidance, Examples Of God's

This man led them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt and in the Red Sea and in the wilderness for forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

In hope, he believed against hope, so that he became the father of many nations; as he had been told, "So shall your descendants be."

Hospitality, Examples Of

And as Jesus sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

Hunger, Examples Of

And he became hungry and was desiring something to eat; but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Then Herod called the wise men secretly and determined from them what time the star had appeared.

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: a man has his father's wife.

Industry, Examples Of

and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them, and they worked, for by trade they were tentmakers.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

And he said to them, "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God, in order to keep your tradition!

Innocence, Examples Of

"He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth;"

Integrity, Examples Of

But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Intercession, Examples Of

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you,

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

But I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren."

Love to Others, Examples Of

choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

Lying, Examples Of

But again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man!"

Magical Arts, Examples Of

Now there was a man named Simon, who had formerly practiced magic in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great,

Malice, Examples Of

And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,

Martyrdom, Examples Of

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

Meekness, Examples Of

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Mercy, Examples Of

But he turned and rebuked them,

Missionary Examples

and if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Missionary Work, Examples Of

and if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Mothers, Examples Of

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

Motives, Examples Of

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.

Oppression, Examples Of

But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Is it not they who drag you into court?

Pilgrims, Examples Of

Then he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. From there, after his father died, God had him move to this country in which you are now living.

Praise, Examples Of

At that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for so it was your good pleasure.

Pride, Examples Of

And they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in godly fear prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which comes by faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

Now in the morning, a long while before daylight, he rose and went out to a solitary place, and there he prayed.

Selfishness, Examples Of

And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and the other at your left, in your glory."

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

(Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time in nothing other than telling or hearing something new.)

Steadfastness, Examples Of

When the time drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.

Throne, Examples Of

But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

Unbelief, Examples Of

By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Zealousness, Examples Of

"Return to your home, and tell how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.