157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

but ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the judgmentseats?

Accusations, False Examples

Then they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and God.

Adoration, Examples Of

And the four living creatures, having each of them six wings, around and within are full of eyes; and they have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and who is, and who is to come.

Adulteress Examples

but Jesus went to the mount of Olives.

Adultery, Examples Of

The woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus saith to her, Thou saidst well, that thou hast no husband.

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

choosing 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 there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

And looking round on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.

Anger, Sinful Examples

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

Anxiety, Examples Of

And Peter answering saith 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

Simon, Simon, lo! Satan hath asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.

Bad Decision Making Examples

But his countenance fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Bad Wives Examples

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

Banquets, Examples Of

And Levi made a great feast for him at his house, and there was a great company of publicans and others, who were reclining at table with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

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

Bitterness, Examples Of

But as soon as this thy son came, who devoured thy living with harlots, thou didst kill for him the fatted calf.

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And many other things did they scoffingly say against him.

Boldness Examples Of

Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable councilor, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, came, and boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

And he said to them, Lo! when ye have entered the city, there will meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he goeth in;

Bribery, Examples Of

Then Judas, who betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, 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, that he might testify of those things which were to be spoken;

Children, Bad Parental Examples

And she, being set on by her mother, saith, Give me here on a platter 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;" that is, when interpreted, Godis withus.

Children, Good Examples Of

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

Children, Good Parental Examples

when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwelleth in thee also.

Church, Examples Of

and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that for a whole year they came together in the church, and taught a great multitude; and the disciples were first called Christians 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

And I saw a great white throne, and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away, and no place was found for them.

Confession, Examples Of

And Simon Peter seeing it fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.

Confusion, Examples Of

And while they were endeavoring to kill him, tidings came up to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar;

Consecration, Examples Of

But whatever things were gain to me, those for the sake of Christ I have counted but loss.

Contempt, Examples Of

For his letters, saith one, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

But Saul, yet breathing out threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

Courage, Examples Of

For John said to him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Cruelty, examples of

And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do things which are shameful;

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

And he said to him, Truly do I say to thee, Today shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Now this man purchased a field with the wages of the iniquity; and falling headlong he burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out.

Delay, Examples Of

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

Despondency, Examples Of

And lo! two of them were going the same day to a village called Emmaus, distant a hundred and sixty furlongs from Jerusalem.

Diligence, Examples Of

But the seeds on the good ground, these are they who in an honest and good heart, when they have heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit with constancy.

Disappointments, Examples Of

But the young man, on hearing this went away sorrowful; 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, when ye eat, every one taketh before any distribution his own supper, and one is hungry, and another is drunken.

Edification, Examples Of

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, strengthen thy brethren.

Education, Examples Of

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

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

And a certain centurions servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and about to die.

encouragement, examples of

But the talk concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch;

Endurance, Examples Of

and labor, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;

evil, examples of

Examples Of

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

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

Peter answering said to him, Though all should fall away from thee, yet will I never fall away.

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search carefully for the child; and when ye 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 by the wall, and escaped his hands.

Examples Of Faith

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received testimony that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and by it though dead he yet speaketh.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

And, ye fathers, stir not up the anger of your children, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Again Pilate went forth, and saith to them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find nothing criminal in him.

Examples Of Following God

Follow my example, as I do that of Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

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

Examples of Leadership

Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, 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

Now his parents used to go yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother and his mothers sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary the Magdalene.

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

These all died in faith, not having received the promised blessings, but having seen them from afar, and greeted them, and having professed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But do thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and, when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who seeth in secret, will reward thee.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

and turning into ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, condemned them to overthrow, making them an example for those who in after time should live ungodly;

Examples, Bad

Let us then strive to enter into that rest, that no one may fall, as a like example of disobedience.

Examples, Good

Take, brethren, the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, for an example of affliction, and of patience.

Examples, Purpose Of

and turning into ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, condemned them to overthrow, making them an example for those who in after time should live ungodly;

Extortion, Examples Of

But that servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, who owed him a hundred denaries; and he laid hold of him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

So then they who have faith are blessed with believing Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

Then Joseph her husband, being righteous, and not willing to expose her to shame, purposed to put her away privately.

False Confidence, Examples Of

Peter saith to him, Even if I must die with thee, I will not deny thee. And so said all the disciples.

False Miracles, Examples Of

But before their arrival a certain man, named Simon, was in the city, a man practising sorcery, and amazing the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was some great person;

False Prophets, Examples Of

But I have this against thee, that thou sufferest thy wife Jezebel, who calleth herself a prophetess, and she teacheth and seduceth my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

But I have a few things against thee; thou hast there them that hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumblingblock in the way of the sons of Israel, and to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

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

Families, Examples Of

But there was a certain man sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.

Famine, Examples Of

Now there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great distress; 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, and thy disciples fast not?

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

There was in the days of Herod, king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course 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 of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Folly, Examples Of

Woe to you, blind guides, that say, Whoever sweareth by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever sweareth by the gold of the temple, is bound.

Friendship, Examples Of

I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

And a certain poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

The church therefore throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being built up, and walking in the fear of the Lord; and by the exhortation of the Holy Spirit it was greatly increased.

Good Decision Making Examples

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

Good Kings Examples Of

Good Wives Examples

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

Guidance, Examples Of God's

This very man brought them out, working wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

For he had confident hope in that which was past hope, that he should become a father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "Thus shall thy offspring be;"

Hospitality, Examples Of

And it came to pass, as he was reclining at table in the house, lo! many publicans and sinners came and reclined with Jesus and his disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

But John opposed him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and dost thou come to me?

Hunger, Examples Of

And he became very hungry and wished to eat; but while they were making ready, a trance came upon him,

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Then Herod, having privately called the magians ascertained from them exactly the 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. And they divided his garments, casting lots.

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

It is everywhere reported that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not even among the gentiles, that one should have his fathers wife.

Industry, Examples Of

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

Ingratitude, Examples Of

And Jesus answering said, Were not the ten cleansed? Where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

And he said to them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition!

Innocence, Examples Of

who committed no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth;

Integrity, Examples Of

but have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God.

Intercession, Examples Of

When Jesus had thus spoken, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father! the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee;

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not. And do thou, when thou hast returned to me, strengthen thy brethren.

Love to Others, Examples Of

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

Lying, Examples Of

And again he denied with an oath; I do not know the man.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

But before their arrival a certain man, named Simon, was in the city, a man practising sorcery, and amazing the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was some great person;

Malice, Examples Of

And Herodias was enraged against him, and wished to put him to death, but could not.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

that on you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Barachiah, whom ye 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 ye shall find rest for your souls.

Mercy, Examples Of

But he turned and rebuked them.

Missionary Examples

and spared not the old world, but saved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Missionary Work, Examples Of

and spared not the old world, but saved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Mothers, Examples Of

By faith Moses, when born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was fair and they feared not the kings commandment.

Motives, Examples Of

Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will.

Oppression, Examples Of

but ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the judgmentseats?

Pilgrims, Examples Of

Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Haran; and from thence, after his father was dead, he caused him to remove into this land wherein ye now dwell;

Praise, Examples Of

In that hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes. Yea, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight. And turning to the disciples he said,

Pride, Examples Of

and love the first place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

But Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized to the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins, and ye will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

By faith Noah, being warned by God of things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

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

Rising Early, Examples Of

And rising early, long before day, he went out, and withdrew into a desert place, and there prayed.

Selfishness, Examples Of

And 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

Now all the Athenians, and the strangers residing among them, spent their leisure for nothing else but to tell or to hear something new.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

And it came to pass, when the time was near for his being received up, that he himself steadily set his face to go to Jerusalem.

Throne, Examples Of

but of the Son: "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; and the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.

Unbelief, Examples Of

By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disobeyed, after having received the spies with peace.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

he that opposeth and exalteth himself above every one that is called God, or worthy of worship, so that he sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself to be God.

Zealousness, Examples Of

Return to thy house, and tell what great things God hath done for thee. And he went and published through the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.