157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But you dishonor the poor. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to tribunals?

Accusations, False Examples

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

Adoration, Examples Of

And the four cherubs had each six wings apiece. And they were full of eyes around and within, and they had no rest day nor night, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty the Was and the Is and the Is to come.

Adulteress Examples

and 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 said well, I have no husband;

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a time,

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

And there was a sharp contention, so that they separated from each other; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed to Cyprus.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

And looking around on them in anger, being grieved at the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man, Stretch out your hand. And he stretched it out, and his hand was restored.

Anger, Sinful Examples

And all in the synagogue when they heard these things were filled with wrath;

Anxiety, Examples Of

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; and we will make three tabernacles, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah;

Apostasy, Nt Examples

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

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired you, to sift like wheat;

Bad Decision Making Examples

And he was grieved at this saying, and went away sad, for he had great possessions.

Bad Wives Examples

For Herod had sent and taken John, and, put him bound in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her.

Banquets, Examples Of

And Levi made a great feast for him at his house; and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others who reclined with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

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

Bitterness, Examples Of

but when this your son came who has consumed his living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf.

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And they reviled him with many other words.

Boldness Examples Of

Joseph came, who was from Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also himself expected the kingdom of God, and went in boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

And he said to them, Behold, as you enter into the city, a man will meet you, bearing an earthen vessel of water; follow him into the house where he enters,

Bribery, Examples Of

Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting, returned the thirty shekels of silver [$16.80] to the chief priests and elders,

Business, Examples

And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of things to be spoken;

Children, Bad Parental Examples

and she, having been put forward by her mother, said, Give me here on a plate 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 Emmanuel; which is interpreted, God is with us.

Children, Good Examples Of

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

Children, Good Parental Examples

having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that [it dwells] also in you.

Church, Examples Of

and found and brought him to Antioch. And he was with them, and they met a whole year with the church and taught a great multitude; and the disciples first took the name of Christians at Antioch.

Communion With God, Examples Of

Compassion, Examples Of

And many of the Jews came to those with Martha and Mary, to console them for their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

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

Confession, Examples Of

And Simon Peter seeing it fell on his knees to Jesus, saying, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.

Confusion, Examples Of

And while they were seeking to kill him, a report went up to the chiliarch of the cohort that all Jerusalem was in commotion;

Consecration, Examples Of

But whatever things were my gain, these I have considered a loss for the sake of Christ.

Contempt, Examples Of

For the epistles, say they, are weighty and powerful, but the bodily presence is weak and 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 chief priest

Courage, Examples Of

For John had said to him, It is not lawful for you 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 not proper,

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

And he said to him, I tell you truly, to-day you shall be with me in paradise.

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

This man therefore purchased a field with the price of the wickedness, and falling headlong burst in the middle and all his bowels were poured out;

Delay, Examples Of

And afterwards the other virgins came, and said, Lord, Lord, open to us.

Despondency, Examples Of

And behold, two of them went the same day to a village about sixty stadiums [7 miles] from Jerusalem, called Emmaus;

Diligence, Examples Of

But that on the good ground signifies those who, with a noble and good heart, hearing the word retain it, and bear fruit persistently.

Disappointments, Examples Of

And when the young man heard [this] he went away sad, for he had great possessions.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Disobedience, Examples Of

Divine Protection, Examples Of

saying, Injure not the earth nor the sea nor the trees, till we seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

for each one in eating takes his supper before the rest, and one is hungry and another drunk.

Edification, Examples Of

but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not entirely fail; and when you recover yourself, confirm your brothers.

Education, Examples Of

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

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 a report concerning them was brought to the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to go as far as Antioch;

Endurance, Examples Of

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

evil, examples of

Examples Of

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

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

And Peter answered and said to him, If all men shall be offended with you, I will not.

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

and sending them to Bethlehem, said, Go and inquire diligently for the young child, and when you have found him, tell me, that I also may come and worship him.

Examples Of Escaping

and I was let down in a rope-basket, by a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands.

Examples Of Faith

By faith Abel offered to God a greater sacrifice than Cain, through which he was declared to be righteous, God testifying to his gifts, and through the same, having died, he speaks still.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

And, fathers, provoke not your children, but bring them up in the instruction and admonition 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 followers of me as I also am of Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

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

Examples of Leadership

Remember your guides who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the end of their life follow the 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

And his parents went up yearly to Jerusalem to the feast of the passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

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

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

All these died in faith not having received the promises, but having seen and saluted them from a distance, and having professed that they were foreigners and strangers on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But when you pray enter into your private room, and having shut your door pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret shall reward you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

and condemned Sodom and Gomorrah to be overthrown, reducing them to ashes, making them an example to those who should afterwards be wicked,

Examples, Bad

Let us use diligence, therefore to enter into that rest [the heavenly rest], that no one may fall, after the same example of disobedience.

Examples, Good

You have the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, my brothers, as an example of patience and long-suffering.

Examples, Purpose Of

and condemned Sodom and Gomorrah to be overthrown, reducing them to ashes, making them an example to those who should afterwards be wicked,

Extortion, Examples Of

But that servant went out and found one of his fellow-servants who owed him one hundred denarii [$14], and seizing him, he choked him, saying, Pay what you owe me.

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

Those of faith, therefore, are blessed with believing Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

But Joseph her husband being a righteous man, and not wishing to make her an example, was designing to put her away privately.

False Confidence, Examples Of

Peter said to him, If it should be necessary for me to die with you, I will by no means deny you. And all the disciples said the same.

False Miracles, Examples Of

And there was a man by the name of Simon who formerly practised magic in that city, and astonished the nation of Samaria, saying that he was some great person,

False Prophets, Examples Of

But I have against you that you allow your wife Jezebel, who says she is a prophetess and teaches and deceives my servants to commit fornication and eat things offered to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

But I have a few things against you; you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put an occasion of sin before the children of Israel, both to eat things offered to idols and to commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed prodigies and great miracles among the people.

Families, Examples Of

A CERTAIN man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, of the village of Mary and Martha her sister.

Famine, Examples Of

And there came a famine on all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers found no provisions.

Fasting, Examples Of

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

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

In the days of Herod the king of Judea, there was a certain priest by the name of Zachariah, of the class of Abijah; and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Fear Of God, Examples Of

By faith Noah having been divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, fearing built the ark for the salvation of his house, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness by faith.

Folly, Examples Of

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

Friendship, Examples Of

I had no rest in my spirit from not finding Titus my brother; but leaving them I went to Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

and one poor widow came and cast in two lepta, which is a quadrans [4 mills].

Godly Fear, Examples Of

Then had the church peace in all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and being built up, 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 fishermen 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 brought them out, having performed prodigies and miracles in Egypt, and at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

having a hope in God which they also hold, that there will be a resurrection both of the righteous and wicked.

Hospitality, Examples Of

And he was reclining in the house, and behold, many publicans and sinners came and reclined with Jesus and his disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

But, he refused him, saying, I have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

Hunger, Examples Of

And he was hungry and wished to eat; and while they were preparing a trance came upon him,

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Then Herod, calling the Magi secretly, asked them the precise 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 distributing his garments they cast lots [for them].

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

IT is commonly reported that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not among the gentiles, that a man should have his father's wife.

Industry, Examples Of

and because he was of the same trade continued and labored with them; for they were tent makers.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

And Jesus answered and said to him, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

And he said to them, Well do you reject the commandment of God, to keep your tradition;

Innocence, Examples Of

who committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth,

Integrity, Examples Of

but have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but commending ourselves by the manifestation of the truth to every conscience of men before 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 the Son may glorify thee,

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not entirely fail; and when you recover yourself, confirm your brothers.

Love to Others, Examples Of

choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to have an enjoyment of sin for a time,

Lying, Examples Of

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

Magical Arts, Examples Of

And there was a man by the name of Simon who formerly practised magic in that city, and astonished the nation of Samaria, saying that he was some great person,

Malice, Examples Of

And Herodias was displeased with him, and wished to kill him, but was not able.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

that all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah, son of Bararchiah, whom you killed between the temple and the altar, may come upon you.

Meekness, Examples Of

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls;

Mercy, Examples Of

And he turned around and rebuked them; and they went to another village.

Missionary Examples

and spared not the old world, but preserved Noah a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, bringing the flood on the world of the ungodly,

Missionary Work, Examples Of

and spared not the old world, but preserved Noah a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, bringing the flood on the world of the ungodly,

Mothers, Examples Of

By faith Moses when he was born was hid three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they feared not the command of the king.

Motives, Examples Of

For some indeed preach Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good will;

Oppression, Examples Of

But you dishonor the poor. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you to tribunals?

Pilgrims, Examples Of

Then going out from the land of the Chaldeans, he lived in Haran. And thence, after the death of his father, he removed into this land in which you now live.

Praise, Examples Of

In the same hour he rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for so it has seemed good in thy sight.

Pride, Examples Of

and love the first tables at feasts, and the first seats in the synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

And Peter said to them, Change your minds, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

By faith Noah having been divinely instructed concerning things not yet seen, fearing built the ark for the salvation of his house, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness by faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

And they were filled with madness, and conferred with each other as to what they should do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

And in the morning while it was quite dark he arose and went out, and departed to a solitary place, and there prayed.

Selfishness, Examples Of

And they said to him, Grant us that we may sit one on your right hand, and the other on your left, in your glory.

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

And all the Athenians and the strangers living there spend their leisure in nothing else but telling or hearing something new.

Steadfastness, Examples Of

AND when the days were completed for his being taken up, he set his face firmly to go to Jerusalem.

Throne, Examples Of

but of the Son, Thy throne, God, is forever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of rectitude.

Unbelief, Examples Of

By faith Rahab the harlot escaped destruction with the disobedient, having received the spies in peace.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

who opposes and exalts himself above every thing that is called a god or an object of worship, so that he sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.

Zealousness, Examples Of

Return to your house, and declare how great things God has done for you. And he went away proclaiming in all the city what great things Jesus had done for him.