157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But you--you insult the poor man! Is not it the rich who oppress you? Is not it they who drag you into law-courts?

Accusations, False Examples

Then they induced some men to assert that they had heard Stephen saying blasphemous things against Moses, and against God;

Adoration, Examples Of

These four Creatures have each of them six wings, and all round, and within, they are full of eyes; and day and night they never cease to say-- 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, our God, the Almighty, who was, and who is, and who shall be.'

Adulteress Examples

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Adultery, Examples Of

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

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

He preferred sharing the hardships of God's People to enjoying the short-lived pleasures of sin.

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

This caused such unpleasant feeling between them that they parted, Barnabas taking Mark and sailing for Cyprus,

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

As they remained silent, Jesus looked round at them in anger, grieving at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man: "Stretch out your hand." The man stretched it out; and his hand had become sound.

Anger, Sinful Examples

All the people in the Synagogue, as they listened to this, became enraged.

Anxiety, Examples Of

"Rabbi," said Peter, interposing, "it is good to be here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

It was then that one of the Twelve, named Judas Iscariot, made his way to the Chief Priests,

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

Simon! Simon! listen. Satan demanded leave to sift you all like wheat,

Bad Decision Making Examples

But the man's face clouded at these words, and he went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

Bad Wives Examples

For Herod himself had sent and arrested John, and put him in prison, in chains, to please Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, because Herod had married her.

Banquets, Examples Of

And Levi gave a great entertainment at his house, in honor of Jesus; and a large number of tax-gatherers and others were at table with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

But they had no child, Elizabeth being barren; and both of them were advanced in years.

Bitterness, Examples Of

But, no sooner has this son of yours come, who has eaten up your property in the company of prostitutes, than you have killed the fattened calf for him.'

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And they heaped many other insults on him.

Boldness Examples Of

Joseph from Ramah, a Councillor of good position, who was himself living in expectation of the Kingdom of God, came and ventured to go in to see Pilate, and to ask for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

"Listen," he answered, "when you have got into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you; follow him into whatever house he enters;

Bribery, Examples Of

Then Judas, who betrayed him, seeing that Jesus was condemned, repented of what he had done, and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the Chief Priests and Councillors.

Business, Examples

While the faithful service of Moses in the whole House of God was that of a servant, whose duty was to bear testimony to a Message still to come,

Children, Bad Parental Examples

Prompted by her mother, the girl said 'Give me here, on a dish, the head of John the Baptist.'

Children, examples of

'Behold! the virgin shall be with child and shall give birth to a son, And they will give him the name Immanuel'--a word which means 'God is with us.'

Children, Good Examples Of

The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.

Children, Good Parental Examples

now that I have been reminded of the sincere faith that you have shown. That faith was seen first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and is now, I am convinced, in you also.

Church, Examples Of

And, when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And so it came about that, for a whole year, they attended the meetings of the Church there, and taught a large number of people; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called 'Christians.'

Communion With God, Examples Of

Compassion, Examples Of

A number of the Jews had come there to condole with Martha and Mary on their brother's death.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Then I saw a great white throne, and him who was seated on it. 'The earth and the heavens fled from his presence; no place was left for them.'

Confession, Examples Of

When Simon Peter saw this, he threw himself down at Jesus' knees, exclaiming: "Master, leave me, for I am a sinful man!"

Confusion, Examples Of

They were bent upon killing him, when it was reported to the Officer commanding the garrison, that all Jerusalem was in commotion.

Consecration, Examples Of

But all the things which I once held to be gains I have now, for the Christ's sake, come to count as loss.

Contempt, Examples Of

For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Meanwhile Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the High Priest,

Courage, Examples Of

For John had said to him 'You have no right to be living with her.'

Cruelty, examples of

Then, as they would not keep God before their minds, God abandoned them to depraved thoughts, so that they did all kinds of shameful things.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

And Jesus answered: "I tell you, this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

(This man had bought a piece of land with the price of his treachery; and, falling heavily, his body had burst open, and all his bowels protruded.

Delay, Examples Of

Afterwards the other bridesmaids came. 'Sir, Sir,' they said, 'open the door to us!'

Despondency, Examples Of

It happened that very day that two of the disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem,

Diligence, Examples Of

But by that in the good ground are meant those who, having heard the Message, keep it in the good, rich soil of their hearts, and patiently yield a return.

Disappointments, Examples Of

On hearing these words, the young man went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Disobedience, Examples Of

Divine Protection, Examples Of

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

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

For, as you eat, each of you tries to secure his own supper first, with the result that one has too little to eat, and another has too much to drink!

Edification, Examples Of

But I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen your Brothers."

Education, Examples Of

So Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and proved his ability both by his words and actions.

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

A Captain in the Roman army had a slave whom he valued, and who was seriously ill--almost at the point of death.

encouragement, examples of

The news about them reached the ears of the Church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

Endurance, Examples Of

We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,

evil, examples of

Examples Of

For I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

"If every one else falls away from you," Peter answered, "I shall never fall away!"

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

And, sending them to Bethlehem, he said: "Go and make careful inquiries about the child, and, as soon as you have found him, bring me word, that I, too, may go and do homage to him."

Examples Of Escaping

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

Examples Of Faith

Faith made the sacrifice which Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain's, and won him renown as a righteous man, God himself establishing his renown by accepting his gifts; and it is by the example of his faith that Abel, though dead, still speaks.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

And fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up with Christian discipline and instruction.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Pilate again came outside, and said to the people: "Look! I am bringing him out to you, so that you may know that I find nothing with which he can be charged."

Examples Of Following God

Imitate me, as I myself imitate Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

For I have given you an example, so that you may do just as I have done to you.

Examples of Leadership

Do not forget your Leaders, the men who told you God's Message. Recall the close of their lives, and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

Then Jesus was led up into the Wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the Devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

Every year the child's parents used to go to Jerusalem at the Passover Festival.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Meanwhile near the cross of Jesus were standing his mother and his mother's sister, as well as Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary of Magdala.

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

All these died sustained by faith. They did not obtain the promised blessings, but they saw them from a distance and welcomed the sight, and they acknowledged themselves to be only aliens and strangers on the earth.

Examples of secret prayer

But, when one of you prays, let him go into his own room, shut the door, and pray to his Father who dwells in secret; and his Father, who sees what is secret, will recompense him.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and reduced them to ashes, holding them up as a warning to the godless of what was in store for them;

Examples, Bad

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter upon that Rest, so that none of us fall through such disbelief as that of which we have had an example.

Examples, Good

Brothers, as an example of the patient endurance of suffering, take the Prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Examples, Purpose Of

He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and reduced them to ashes, holding them up as a warning to the godless of what was in store for them;

Extortion, Examples Of

But, on going out, that same servant came upon one of his fellow-servants who owed him ten pounds. Seizing him by the throat, he said 'Pay what you owe me.'

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

And, therefore, those whose lives are based on faith share the blessings bestowed upon the faith of Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

Her husband, Joseph, was a religious man and, being unwilling to expose her to contempt, resolved to put an end to their betrothal privately.

False Confidence, Examples Of

"Even if I must die with you," Peter exclaimed, "I shall never disown you!" All the disciples spoke in the same way.

False Miracles, Examples Of

There was staying in the city a man named Simon, who had been practicing magic there and mystifying the Samaritan people, giving himself out to be some great Being.

False Prophets, Examples Of

Yet I have this against you--You tolerate the woman Jezebel, who declares that she is a Prophetess, and misleads my servants by her teaching, till they commit licentious acts and eat idol-offerings.

False Teachers, Examples Of

Yet I have a few things against you--You have among you those who hold to the Teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put temptations in the way of the Israelites, so that they should eat idol-offerings and commit licentious acts.

False Witnesses,examples Of

Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.

Families, Examples Of

Now a man named Lazarus, of Bethany, was lying ill; he belonged to the same village as Mary and her sister Martha.

Famine, Examples Of

Then a famine spread over the whole of Egypt and Canaan, causing great distress, and our ancestors could find no food.

Fasting, Examples Of

Then John's disciples came to Jesus, and asked: "Why do we and the Pharisees fast while your disciples do not?"

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

In the reign of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the Division called after Abijah. His wife, whose name was Elizabeth, was also a descendant of Aaron.

Fear Of God, Examples Of

It was faith that enabled Noah, after he had received the divine warning about what could not then be foreseen, to build, in reverent obedience, an ark in which to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world, and became possessed of that righteousness which follows upon faith.

Folly, Examples Of

Alas for you, you blind guides! You say 'if any answer by the Temple, his oath counts for nothing; but, if any one swears by the gold of the Temple, his oath is binding him'!

Friendship, Examples Of

I could get no peace of mind because I failed to find Titus, my Brother; so I took leave of the people there, and went on to Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

But one poor widow came and put in two farthings, which make a half-penny.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

And so it came about that the Church, throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, enjoyed peace and became firmly established; and, ordering its life by reverence for the Lord and the help of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Good Decision Making Examples

"Come and follow me," Jesus said, "and I will set you to fish for men."

Good Kings Examples Of

Good Wives Examples

They were both righteous people, who lived blameless lives, guiding their steps by all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

Guidance, Examples Of God's

He it was who led them out, after he had shown wonders and signs in Egypt, in the Red Sea, and in the Desert during forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

With no ground for hope, Abraham, sustained by hope, put faith in God; in order that, in fulfillment of the words-'So many shall thy descendants be,' he might become 'the Father of many nations.'

Hospitality, Examples Of

And, later on, when he was at table in the house, a number of tax-gatherers and outcasts came in and took their places at table with Jesus and his disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

But John tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you; why then do you come to me?"

Hunger, Examples Of

He became hungry and wanted something to eat; but while it was being prepared, he fell into a trance,

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Then Herod secretly sent for the Astrologers, and ascertained from them the date of the appearance of the star;

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

There is a wide-spread report respecting a case of immorality among you, and that, too, of a kind that does not occur even among the Gentiles-a man, I hear, is living with his father's wife!

Industry, Examples Of

And, since their trade was the same as his, he stayed and worked with them--their trade was tent-making.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

"Were not all the ten made clean? exclaimed Jesus. But the nine--where are they?

Injustice, Examples Of

Wisely do you set aside God's commandments," he exclaimed, "to keep your own traditions!

Innocence, Examples Of

He 'never sinned, nor was anything deceitful ever heard from his lips.'

Integrity, Examples Of

No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.

Intercession, Examples Of

After saying this, Jesus raised his eyes heaven-wards, and said: "Father, the hour has come; honor thy Son, that thy Son may honor thee;

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

But I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen your Brothers."

Love to Others, Examples Of

He preferred sharing the hardships of God's People to enjoying the short-lived pleasures of sin.

Lying, Examples Of

Again he denied it with an oath: "I do not know the man!"

Magical Arts, Examples Of

There was staying in the city a man named Simon, who had been practicing magic there and mystifying the Samaritan people, giving himself out to be some great Being.

Malice, Examples Of

So Herodias was incensed against John, and wanted to put him to death, but was unable to do so,

Martyrdom, Examples Of

in order that upon your heads may fall every drop of innocent 'blood split on earth,' from the blood of innocent Abel down to that of Zechariah, Barachiah's son, 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-minded, and 'you shall find rest for your souls';

Mercy, Examples Of

But Jesus turned and rebuked them.

Missionary Examples

Nor did he spare the world of old; though he preserved Noah, the Preacher of Righteousness, and seven others, when he brought a flood upon the godless world.

Missionary Work, Examples Of

Nor did he spare the world of old; though he preserved Noah, the Preacher of Righteousness, and seven others, when he brought a flood upon the godless world.

Mothers, Examples Of

Faith caused the parents of Moses to hide the child for three months after his birth, for they saw that he was a beautiful child; and they would not respect the King's order.

Motives, Examples Of

It is true that some do proclaim the Christ out of Jealousy and opposition; but there are others who proclaim him from good- will.

Oppression, Examples Of

But you--you insult the poor man! Is not it the rich who oppress you? Is not it they who drag you into law-courts?

Pilgrims, Examples Of

On this, Abraham left the country of the Chaldaeans and settled in Haran; and from there, after his father's death, God caused him to migrate into this very country, in which you are now living.

Praise, Examples Of

At that same time, moved to exultation by the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou hast hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the childlike! Yes, Father, I thank thee that this has seemed good to thee.

Pride, Examples Of

and like to have the place of honor at dinner, and the best seats in the Synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

"Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized every one of you in the Faith of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

It was faith that enabled Noah, after he had received the divine warning about what could not then be foreseen, to build, in reverent obedience, an ark in which to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world, and became possessed of that righteousness which follows upon faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

But the Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees were goaded to madness, and consulted together what they could do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

In the morning, long before daylight, Jesus rose and went out, and, going to a lonely spot, there began to pray.

Selfishness, Examples Of

"Grant us this," they answered, "to sit, one on your right, and the other on your left, when you come in glory."

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

(All Athenians and the foreigners staying in the city found no time for anything else but telling, or listening to, the last new thing.)

Steadfastness, Examples Of

As the days before his being taken up to Heaven were growing few, Jesus set his face resolutely in the direction of Jerusalem; and he sent on messengers in advance.

Throne, Examples Of

while of the Son he said-- 'God is thy throne for ever and ever; The scepter of his Kingdom is the scepter of Justice;

Unbelief, Examples Of

Faith saved Rahab, the prostitute, from perishing with the unbelievers, after she had entertained the spies with friendliness.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

Who so opposes himself to every one that is spoken of as a God or as an object of worship, and so exalts himself above them, that he seats himself in the Temple of God, and displays himself as God!

Zealousness, Examples Of

"Go back to your home," he said, "and relate the story of all that God has done for you." So the man went through the whole town and proclaimed, as he went, all that Jesus had done for him.