157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals?

Accusations, False Examples

they suborned men, who said, we have heard him speak irreverently of Moses, and of God.

Adoration, Examples Of

the four animals had each of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within; and they never ceas'd day and night, crying, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS, WHO IS, AND WHO WILL BE. and when those animals gave glory,

Adulteress Examples

Then Jesus went to the mount of olives.

Adultery, Examples Of

the woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus replied, you were in the right to say you have no husband:

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

and the contention was so sharp between them, that they separated: so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

then he looking with indignation at those about him, being concern'd at their disingenuous perverse temper, he said to the man, stretch out your hand, which he did, and his hand become sound.

Anger, Sinful Examples

upon hearing this, the whole synagogue were incensed against him.

Anxiety, Examples Of

then Peter thus address'd himself to Jesus, master, it is proper for us to be here: let us make therefore three tabernacles, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Apostasy, Nt Examples

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

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.

Bad Decision Making Examples

but he was troubled at this answer, and went away very sorrowful, for he had a great estate.

Bad Wives Examples

for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married;

Banquets, Examples Of

Levi having prepared a handsom entertainment in his own house for him, a great number of publicans, and others, were likewise at table.

Barrenness, Examples Of

they had no children, because Elizabeth was steril, and they were both advanced in years.

Bitterness, Examples Of

whereas this son of yours, who has eat up his fortune among a pack of loose creatures, is no sooner come but you must kill the fatted calf for him.

Blasphemy, Examples Of

and besides all this, they loaded him with the most impious invectives.

Boldness Examples Of

one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

he answered, when you are in the city, you will meet a man with a pitcher of water; follow him to the house, where he goes in:

Bribery, Examples Of

At the same time, Judas who had betrayed him, finding that he was condemned, repented, and carried back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and senators, saying,

Business, Examples

besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.

Children, Bad Parental Examples

who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger.

Children, examples of

a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel," that is to say, God our Saviour.

Children, Good Examples Of

Now the child continued to grow, and greatly improv'd in sense; and was in the desarts till the time, when he was to be manifested to Israel.

Children, Good Parental Examples

especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.

Church, Examples Of

where they resided a whole year with that church, and instructed abundance of disciples, and these disciples were the first that were denominated Christians.

Communion With God, Examples Of

Compassion, Examples Of

many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to condole with them upon the loss of their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Then I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose presence the earth and the heaven fled away, so that they disappear'd.

Confession, Examples Of

at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:

Confusion, Examples Of

as they were busy upon his execution, news came to the commander of the cohort, that the whole city was in an uproar.

Consecration, Examples Of

these advantages I renounce for Christ,

Contempt, Examples Of

(for 'tis objected that my letters are weighty and powerful, but my bodily presence weak, and my preaching

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Saul still breathing out nothing but threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,

Courage, Examples Of

for John had said to him, it is not lawful for thee to have her.

Cruelty, examples of

As they did not seek the favour of God, by worshipping him, God gave them over to a depraved sense, to act unworthy of human nature;

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

but after he had purchased a field with the reward of his iniquity, he fell down, his belly burst, and all his bowels gushed out:

Delay, Examples Of

afterwards came the other virgins likewise, and cry'd,

Despondency, Examples Of

The same day two of them went to a village named Emmaus, which was distant about threescore furlongs from Jerusalem:

Diligence, Examples Of

but by the good ground is meant such persons as have received the doctrine with simplicity and sincerity, abide by it, and practise it with perseverance.

Disappointments, Examples Of

but when the young man heard that, he went away dejected: 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 in their foreheads."

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

for in eating every one strives to take his own supper first, and while one is hungry, another is surfeited.

Edification, Examples Of

but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

Education, Examples Of

at length Moses was instructed in all the sciences of the Egyptians, and had great influence by his counsels and actions.

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

where a certain centurion had a servant whom he greatly valued, lying sick and ready to die.

encouragement, examples of

Of this the church at Jerusalem being appriz'd, they order'd Barnabas to go to Antioch;

Endurance, Examples Of

we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:

evil, examples of

Examples Of

for I have given you example, that you might behave to one another, as I have to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

Peter thereupon said, tho' all the rest should abandon you, I never will.

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

and he sent them to Bethlehem, go, said he, make an exact enquiry about the young child, and when ye have found him, let me know it, that I too may come and pay my adorations to him.

Examples Of Escaping

but thro' a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and so escap'd.

Examples Of Faith

'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Pilate therefore went out again, and said to them, observe, I bring him out to you, to acquaint you that I find no fault in him.

Examples Of Following God

Imitate herein my example as I do that of Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

for I have given you example, that you might behave to one another, as I have to you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember those who have the rule over you, who have preach'd to you the word of God: imitate their faith; consider their conduct, and the exit they made.

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

Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the paschal feast.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross.

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.

Examples of secret prayer

but you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your father who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observeth the actions of your retirement shall reward you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

since he condemn'd the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to an entire subversion, and reduc'd them to ashes, to make them serve for examples to future impiety:

Examples, Bad

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any of us by imitating their incredulity, should fall short thereof like them.

Examples, Good

let the prophets, my brethren, who were commission'd by the Lord, be your examples; suffer persecution with constancy like them.

Examples, Purpose Of

since he condemn'd the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to an entire subversion, and reduc'd them to ashes, to make them serve for examples to future impiety:

Extortion, Examples Of

but this very servant presently after met with one of his fellow-servants, who owed him an hundred pence: and violently seizing him, said, pay me the debt.

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

so that it is they who believe, who are blessed with Abraham, who did believe.

False Accusations, Examples Of

but Joseph her husband, being a good-natur'd man, and unwilling to expose her to publick shame, he designed to put her away privately.

False Confidence, Examples Of

but Peter said, though it should cost me my life, I never will disown you. and so said all the disciples.

False Miracles, Examples Of

One Simon was then resident in that place, who pretended to be something extra-ordinary, and by his magical practices had so enchanted the people of Samaria,

False Prophets, Examples Of

notwithstanding, I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezabel, who stiles herself a prophetess, and teaches and seduces my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

but I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who counselled Balac to ensnare the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

Now Stephen full of grace and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

Families, Examples Of

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

Famine, Examples Of

in the mean time a famine spread over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, so that our fathers did not know where to get provisions.

Fasting, Examples Of

Then John's disciples came to him and said, why do the Pharisees, as well as we, observe so many fasts, and your disciples keep none?

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

In the time of Herod, the king of Judea, there was a certain priest, named Zacharias, of the family of Abia, whose wife; nam'd Elizabeth, was of the race of Aaron:

Fear Of God, Examples Of

'Twas by faith that Noah being divinely warned of unforeseen events, with a religious concern built an ark to the preservation of his family; whereby the world became inexcusable, and he obtained the reward of that righteousness which is by faith.

Folly, Examples Of

wo unto you, ye blind guides, who say, if any man swear by the temple he is under no obligation: but if he swear by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.

Friendship, Examples Of

I was so uneasy in my mind for not finding Titus my brother, that taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

Then the churches in all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, were unmolested and establish'd, and by their religious conduct, and the assistance of the holy spirit, grew more extensive.

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

they were both of them sincerely pious; observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord; with unspotted reputation.

Guidance, Examples Of God's

he it was, who delivered them by doing prodigies and miracles in the land of Egypt, in the red sea, and in the wilderness for forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

he it was who against hope believed in hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to what was told him, "so shall thy posterity be:"

Hospitality, Examples Of

and while Jesus was at table in Matthew's house, several publicans and loose people happen'd to come in, who sat down with him and his disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

Hunger, Examples Of

and being seiz'd with hunger, he would have had something to eat: but while they were making it ready, he fell into a trance,

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Then Herod having privately sent for the Magi, enquired of them the exact time when the star appeared.

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

we have it from all quarters, that incest is practis'd among you, and such as is not among the Gentiles, that of a man's having his father's wife.

Industry, Examples Of

and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,

Ingratitude, Examples Of

and Jesus said to him, were not all the ten healed? where then are the other nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

You are in the right, said he, to abolish the laws of God, to make way for such traditions.

Innocence, Examples Of

leaving an example for your exact imitation, he who never offended, and from whose lips no fallacy was ever utter'd,

Integrity, Examples Of

renouncing all secret dishonesty, and void of all artifice, I deliver the word of God unadulterated, and recommend my self by urging the truth home to every man's conscience, as in the presence of God.

Intercession, Examples Of

Jesus having said this, lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, "father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee.

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

but as for thee, I have pray'd that you faith may not fail. do you in return establish thy brethren.

Love to Others, Examples Of

chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Lying, Examples Of

but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

One Simon was then resident in that place, who pretended to be something extra-ordinary, and by his magical practices had so enchanted the people of Samaria,

Malice, Examples Of

which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;

Martyrdom, Examples Of

so that you maybe charg'd with all the innocent blood shed upon earth, from the blood of Abel the just, unto the blood of Zacharias, the son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Meekness, Examples Of

take my yoke upon you, and learn to be meek like me, and of an humble temper: and ye shall enjoy tranquillity of mind.

Mercy, Examples Of

but Jesus turn'd, and rebuked them, saying, you don't know by what spirit you are moved.

Missionary Examples

since he did not spare the old world, having preserved only eight persons, including Noah, that preacher of virtue, when he brought the deluge upon the impious world:

Missionary Work, Examples Of

since he did not spare the old world, having preserved only eight persons, including Noah, that preacher of virtue, when he brought the deluge upon the impious world:

Mothers, Examples Of

'Twas by faith that the parents of Moses conceal'd him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

Motives, Examples Of

it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.

Oppression, Examples Of

but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals?

Pilgrims, Examples Of

thereupon he went out of Chaldea, and dwelt in Charran: from thence, after his father's death, he removed him to this very country where you now dwell.

Praise, Examples Of

At that very time Jesus fell into a divine transport, and said, "I magnify thee, O father, the Lord of heaven and earth, for having conceal'd these things from the artful and the crafty, whilst thou hast reveal'd them to the unskilful. justly, O father, hast thou thus dispens'd thy favour."

Pride, Examples Of

they affect the uppermost place at feasts, the principal chair in the synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

'Twas by faith that Noah being divinely warned of unforeseen events, with a religious concern built an ark to the preservation of his family; whereby the world became inexcusable, and he obtained the reward of that righteousness which is by faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

whereupon they fell into a rage, and consulted together, what measures to take against Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

On the morrow rising up, while it was yet dark, he went out, and retired into a solitary place, where he prayed.

Selfishness, Examples Of

they replied, when you are in your glory, grant that we may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on your left.

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

now the Athenians, and the foreigners residing at Athens generally amus'd themselves about nothing, but hearing and spreading of news.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem:

Throne, Examples Of

but to the son he saith, "God is thy throne for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity.

Unbelief, Examples Of

by faith Rahab having given the spies a safe reception, escap'd being destroyed with unbelievers, tho' she had led a dissolute life.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

that adversary that exalts it self above the divine authority of majesty: that is seated in the temple of God, pretending to be it self divine.

Zealousness, Examples Of

saying, go home, and relate, what great things God hath done for you. whereupon he departed, and published through all the city, what a wonderful deliverance Jesus had wrought for him.