157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to court?

Accusations, False Examples

Then they instigated some to say, "We have heard him speaking blasphemy against Moses and against God;" and in this way they excited the people.

Adoration, Examples Of

And the four Living Creatures, each one with six wings, are full of eyes round about and within; day and night they are chanting ceaselessly. "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty. Who was, and who is, and who is to come."

Adulteress Examples

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

Adultery, Examples Of

"I have no husband," answered the woman. "You are right in saying 'I have no husband,'" Jesus said to her,

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

So there arose a sharp irritation, so that they parted company; Barnabas taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus;

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

They were silent. Then looking around upon them with anger, and deeply grieved by the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand!" He stretched it out, and the hand was at once completely restored.

Anger, Sinful Examples

When they had heard these words, those in the synagogue were filled with fury;

Anxiety, Examples Of

"Master," said Peter, addressing Jesus, "it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three tents one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

It was then that one of the Twelve, he who was called Judas Iscariot,

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

"Simon, Simon," said the Lord, "behold, Satan has asked to have you all that he might sift you like wheat.

Bad Decision Making Examples

But his face fell at these words, and he went away saddened, for he was one who had great wealth.

Bad Wives Examples

Now this Herod had sent and arrested John, and bound him in prison, for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married.

Banquets, Examples Of

Levi also made him a great reception at his house. There was a large party of tax-gatherers and others who were dining with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

Now they had no child, for Elizabeth was barren, and both were far advanced in years.

Bitterness, Examples Of

"'But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with harlots, you have killed him the fatted calf.'

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And they said many other insulting things against him.

Boldness Examples Of

there came Joseph of Arimathea, a Councilor, honorable in rank, who was himself also looking for the kingdom of God. He boldly went in to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

He answered. "No sooner will you have entered the city than you will meet a man carrying a water-jug. Follow him into the house were he is going.

Bribery, Examples Of

Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and 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, bearing testimony to a witness about to be spoken;

Children, Bad Parental Examples

So, prompted by her mother, the girl said, "Give me at once, upon a dish, the head of John the Baptist."

Children, examples of

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

Children, Good Examples Of

And the child grew, and became strong in the Spirit, and remained in the desert till the day of his showing to Israel.

Children, Good Parental Examples

I have been reminded of that sincere faith which is in your heart; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully persuaded, dwells in you also.

Church, Examples Of

and when he had found him he brought him to Antioch, where for a whole year they were guests of the church, and taught many people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of "Christians."

Communion With God, Examples Of

Compassion, Examples Of

so a number of the Jews had gone to Martha and Mary to sympathize with them concerning their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

And I saw a great white throne, and One who sat thereon; from his presence fled earth and sky, and no place was found for them.

Confession, Examples Of

When Simon Peter saw this he fell down at the knees of Jesus, exclaiming, "Depart from me, O Lord, for I am a sinful man!"

Confusion, Examples Of

While they were attempting to kill him, news came to the tribune commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.

Consecration, Examples Of

But what was once gain to me, that I have counted loss for Christ.

Contempt, Examples Of

"His letters indeed," says one, "are mighty and forcible, but his personality is weak, and his speech contemptible."

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest

Courage, Examples Of

because John kept telling him, "It is not right for you to have her."

Cruelty, examples of

And just as they refused to continue to retain God in their knowledge, so did God cast them out to an outcast mind, to do those things which were indecent.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

"In solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus, "that this day you shall be with me in Paradise."

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

"Now this man bought a plot of ground with the price of his treachery, and falling there headlong he burst asunder and all his bowels gushed out.

Delay, Examples Of

"Afterwards the other maidens came and cried, "'Lord, Lord, open unto us!'

Despondency, Examples Of

On that same day two of his disciples were walking to Emmaus, a village about seven miles from Jerusalem.

Diligence, Examples Of

"And that in the good soil is those who have listened to the message and, in an honest and good heart, hold fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

Disappointments, Examples Of

But when the young man heard this teaching, he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had much property.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Disobedience, Examples Of

Divine Protection, Examples Of

saying, "Do no harm to the earth, or the sea, or the trees, Until we have sealed the slaves of our God on their foreheads."

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

for each one of you begins to eat his own supper; one goes hungry, while another gets drunk.

Edification, Examples Of

"But I made supplication for you that your own faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned again, must strengthen your brothers."

Education, Examples Of

"So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in his words and works.

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

Here the slave of a certain Roman captain, a man dear to his master, was ill, and at the point of death.

encouragement, examples of

When news of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

Endurance, Examples Of

Homeless men, we toil, working with our own hands.

evil, examples of

Examples Of

for I have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

"If they all stumble and fall away from you," answered Peter, "I will never do so!"

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and make careful inquiry about the child, and as soon as you have found him bring me word, that I, too, may go and worship him."

Examples Of Escaping

but through an opening in the wall I was let down in a basket, and so escaped and out of his hands.

Examples Of Faith

By faith Abel offered to God a sacrifice more acceptable than that of Cain, through which he had witness borne to him that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it he, although he is dead, still speaks.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

And you fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the nature and admonition of the Lord.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Pilate again came forth and said to the people, "See, I am going to bring his out to you, that you may clearly know that I find no crime in him,"

Examples Of Following God

Be imitators of me, as I am an imitator of Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

for I have given you an example, that you also should do what I have done to you.

Examples of Leadership

Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

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

Examples Of Love For Children

Now his parents were accustomed to go up to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Now there stood near the cross of Jesus, 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 yet received the promises; nay, but they saw them from afar, and hailed them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

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

Examples Of Ungodly Men

if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and reduced them to ashes, thus holding them up as a warning to all who would live ungodly;

Examples, Bad

Do you therefore, beloved, because you know these things beforehand, be on your guard lest you be led astray by the error of the wicked, and so fall from your own stedfastness.

Examples, Good

Take, my brothers, for an example the suffering and the patience of the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Examples, Purpose Of

if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and reduced them to ashes, thus holding them up as a warning to all who would live ungodly;

Extortion, Examples Of

"But on his way out, that slave met a fellow slave who owed him fifty dollars. Seizing him by the throat, and nearly choking him, he exclaimed, "'Pay me what you owe me!'

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

So then they who are children of faith are blessed with Abraham the faithful;

False Accusations, Examples Of

But Joseph her husband, because he was just a man and unwilling to disgrace her, was minded to put her away secretly.

False Confidence, Examples Of

But Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you." And so said all the disciples.

False Miracles, Examples Of

Now for some time a man named Simon had been practicing sorcery in that city, and had amazed the people of Samaria. He gave himself out to be some great person.

False Prophets, Examples Of

But I have this against you, that you are tolerating that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and she is teaching and leading my slaves astray, leading them to practise immorality, and to eat food which has been sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

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

False Witnesses,examples Of

Meanwhile Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.

Families, Examples Of

Now a man named Lazarus was ill. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha??2 it was Mary who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill.

Famine, Examples Of

"Then there came a famine over the whole of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress, so that our ancestors could not find food.

Fasting, Examples Of

At that time the disciples of John came and asked him, "Why are we and the Pharisees always fasting, while your disciples are not?"

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

In the reign of Herod, King of Judea, there was a certain priest, named Zachariah, belonging to the class of Abijah. He had a wife named Elizabeth,

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah, warned of God of things not yet seen, reverently gave heed, and built an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is of faith.

Folly, Examples Of

"Woe unto you, blind guides, who say, If any one swears by the Sanctuary, it is nothing, but if any one swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, the oath is binding.

Friendship, Examples Of

I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my brother. So I bade them good-bye and started off for Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

There came also a poor widow who dropped in two little coins, worth a cent.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

Now throughout the whole of Judea, Galilee, and Samaria the Church continued to enjoy peace and to be spiritually built up. It was increasing in members also, as it kept walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Good Decision Making Examples

"Come, follow me," said Jesus, "And I will make you fishers of men."

Good Kings Examples Of

Good Wives Examples

who was a descendant of Aaron. They were both righteous in the sight of the Lord, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the law, blameless.

Guidance, Examples Of God's

"This was he who brought them out, after he had shown signs and wonders in the wilderness, for forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

For Abraham, hoping against hope, had faith to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So numberless shall your descendants be.

Hospitality, Examples Of

And he rose and followed him. And while he was at table in Matthew's house, there came many tax-gatherers and sinners, and they dined with Jesus and his disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

But he tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"

Hunger, Examples Of

He had become very hungry and longed for food; but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance.

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Thereupon Herod sent secretly for the Magi, and found out from them the time when the star appeared.

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and such immorality as is not even among the heathen??hat a man has taken his father's wife!

Industry, Examples Of

Paul came to them, and because he was of the same trade with them, he lodged with them, and worked with them??or by trade they were tentmakers.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

"Were there not ten cleansed?" asked Jesus, "but where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

"It is praiseworthy, is it," he exclaimed, "to reject the command of God that you may keep your tradition!

Innocence, Examples Of

He committed no sin, Neither was guile found in his mouth.

Integrity, Examples Of

I have renounced the hidden things of shame, not spending my life in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God; but setting forth the truth openly, I strive to commend myself to every man's conscience as in the sight of God.

Intercession, Examples Of

When he had thus spoken, Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: "Father, the hour is come. Glorify the Son, that thy Son may glorify thee;

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

"But I made supplication for you that your own faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned again, must strengthen your brothers."

Love to Others, Examples Of

choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.

Lying, Examples Of

And again he denied it with an oath, saying, "I never knew the man."

Magical Arts, Examples Of

Now for some time a man named Simon had been practicing sorcery in that city, and had amazed the people of Samaria. He gave himself out to be some great person.

Malice, Examples Of

So Herodias hated him, and wished to put him to death;

Martyrdom, Examples Of

"that upon your heads may come every drop of innocent blood spilt upon the earth, from the blood of Abel, the just, to the blood of Zechariah the son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the altar.

Meekness, Examples Of

"Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Mercy, Examples Of

But he turned and rebuked them and said,

Missionary Examples

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

Missionary Work, Examples Of

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

Mothers, Examples Of

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

Motives, Examples Of

Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will.

Oppression, Examples Of

But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to court?

Pilgrims, Examples Of

"So he left Chaldea and settled in Haran, and from there, after his father's death, God moved him to this land which you inhabit.

Praise, Examples Of

In the same hour he thrilled with joy in the Holy Ghost. "I praise thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth," he said "for hiding these things from the wise and prudent, and for revealing them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it was well pleasing in thy sight!

Pride, Examples Of

"and lengthen the tassels, and are fond of the best places at banquets, and the front seats in the synagogues.

Repentance, Examples Of

"Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

By faith Noah, warned of God of things not yet seen, reverently gave heed, and built an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is of faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

He did so; and his hand was restored. But they were filled with fury, and they began to talk over together what they could do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

In the morning he rose a great while before day and went out to a desert place, and there prayed.

Selfishness, Examples Of

They answered, "Allow us to sit, one at your right hand, and the other at your left hand, in your glory."

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

(Now all the Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else, but to tell or to hear some new thing.)

Steadfastness, Examples Of

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

Throne, Examples Of

But to the Son he says. Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the scepter of thy kingdom is the scepter of justice.

Unbelief, Examples Of

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

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

the adversary, who opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God, or is an object of worship; so that he takes his seat in the Temple of God, and vaunts himself as God.

Zealousness, Examples Of

"Return to your home, and tell them all that God has done for you." So he went away and throughout the whole city he published how much Jesus had done for him.