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And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ.

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Examples » What and who are examples

Jude 1:7

Even as Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities about them, which in the same manner with these gave themselves over to fornication, and went after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, And were all baptized unto Moses, in the cloud and in the sea, And all ate the same spiritual meat, read more.
And all drank the same spiritual drink (for they drank out of the spiritual rock which followed them; and that rock was Christ) Yet, with the most of them, God was not well-pleased; for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were for our example, that we might not desire evil things, as they desired. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them, as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now all these things happened to them for examples, and they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages are come. Therefore let him that standeth, take heed, lest he fall.

2 Peter 2:1-6

But there were false prophets also among the people, as there shall likewise be false teachers among you, who will privily bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their pernicious ways, by reason of whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of. And through covetousness will they with feigned speeches make merchandize of you, whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their destruction slumbereth not. read more.
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, delivered them to chains of darkness, to be reserved to judgment, And spared not the old world, (but he saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness) bringing a flood on the world of the ungodly; And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example to them that should afterwards live ungodly:

Examples » Jesus Christ being an example

1 Peter 2:21-23

For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who when he was reviled, reviled not again, when he suffered he threatened not, but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

John 13:10-15

Jesus saith to him, He who hath been bathed, needeth only to wash his feet, and is clean all over: and ye are clean; but not all. For he knew who would betray him: therefore he said, Ye are not all clean. So after he had washed their feet, he took his garments, and sitting down again, said to them, Know ye what I have done to you? read more.
Ye call me Master and Lord; and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye ought also to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.

Topics on Examples

Accusations, False Examples

Acts 6:11-14

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

Adoration, Examples Of

Revelation 4:8-11

And the four living creatures had each of them six wings; round about and within they are full of eyes: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was, and who is, and who cometh.

Adulteress Examples

John 8:1-11

But Jesus went to the mount of Olives.

Adultery, Examples Of

John 4:17

The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband.

Alienation, Examples Of

Acts 15:39

And there was a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other; and Barnabas taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus;

Anger, Justified Examples

Mark 3:5

But they held their peace. And looking round upon them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth: and his hand was restored.

Anxiety, Examples Of

Mark 9:5-6

And Peter answering faith to Jesus, Master, 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

Matthew 26:14-16

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

Bad Wives Examples

Mark 6:17

For Herod himself had sent and apprehended John, and bound him in prison, for Herodias sake, his brother Philip's wife, for he had married her.

Banquets, Examples Of

Luke 5:29

And Levi made him a great entertainment, in his own house; and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

Bitterness, Examples Of

Luke 15:30

But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

Blasphemy, Examples Of

Luke 22:65

And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.

Boldness Examples Of

Mark 15:43

the day before the sabbath) Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable counsellor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and asked the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

Luke 22:10-12

And he said to them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, a man will meet you bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth.

Bribery, Examples Of

Matthew 27:3-9

Then Judas who had betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting himself, brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Compassion, Examples Of

John 11:19

And many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Revelation 20:11-15

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat thereon, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

Confusion, Examples Of

Acts 21:31

And as they went about to kill him, word came to the tribune of the cohort, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar:

Consecration, Examples Of

Philippians 3:7

But whatsoever things were gain to me, those I have accounted loss for Christ.

Contempt, Examples Of

2 Corinthians 10:10

For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

Conversion, examples of

Acts 9:1-19

But Saul still breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,

Cruelty, examples of

Romans 1:28-31

And as they were not careful to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an undiscerning mind, to do things not expedient, Filled with all injustice, maliciousness, covetousness, wickedness:

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Acts 1:18

Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity, and falling down on his face, he burst asunder in the middle, and all his bowels gushed out.

Delay, Examples Of

Matthew 25:11-12

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

Despondency, Examples Of

Luke 24:13-17

And behold two of them were going the same day to a village called Emmaus, which was sixty furlongs from Jerusalem.

Divine Protection, Examples Of

Revelation 7:3

Saying, Hurt ye not the earth, neither the sea, neither the trees, till we seal the servants of our God on their foreheads.

Drunkenness, Examples Of

1 Corinthians 11:21-22

For in eating every one taketh before another his own supper, and one is hungry, another drinks largely.

Employers, Good Examples

Luke 7:2

And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.

encouragement, examples of

Acts 11:22-23

And tidings of these things came to the ears of the church that was in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas, to go to Antioch:

Examples Of Confidence

Matthew 26:33-35

Peter answering said to him, Tho' all should be offended at thee, I will never be offended.

Examples Of Deceit

Matthew 2:8

And sending them to Bethlehem, he said, Go, inquire exactly concerning the young child, and if ye find him, bring me word again, that I also may come and worship him.

Examples Of Faith

Hebrews 11:4

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

Examples Of Fearful Men

John 19:4-16

Pilate went out again, and saith to them, Lo, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know, I find no fault in him.

Examples Of Love For Children

Luke 2:41-51

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

John 19:25

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

Examples Of Patriotism

Hebrews 11:13-16

All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and embraced them, and confest that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

2 Peter 2:6

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example to them that should afterwards live ungodly:

Examples, Good

James 5:10-11

Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering, affliction, and of patience.

Examples, Purpose Of

2 Peter 2:6

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example to them that should afterwards live ungodly:

Extortion, Examples Of

Matthew 18:28

But that servant going out, found one of his fellow-servants who owed him an hundred pence, and seized him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

Faithfulness, Examples Of

Galatians 3:9

So then they who are of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse;

False Miracles, Examples Of

Acts 8:9-11

But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.

False Prophets, Examples Of

Revelation 2:20

But I have against thee, that thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, who callest herself a prophetess, and teacheth and seduceth my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

Revelation 2:14

But I have a few things against thee, that thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling-block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

Acts 6:8-13

And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.

Families, Examples Of

John 11:1-5

Now one Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha, was sick.

Famine, Examples Of

Acts 7:11

Now there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers found no sustenance.

Fathers, Examples Of

Luke 1:5-20

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

Folly, Examples Of

Matthew 23:16-17

Wo to you, ye blind guides; who say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is bound.

Friendship, Examples Of

2 Corinthians 2:13

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

Good Decision Making Examples

Matthew 4:19-20

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

Good Wives Examples

Luke 1:6

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

Hope, Examples Of

Romans 4:18

Who against hope believed in hope, that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.

Humility, Examples Of

Matthew 3:14

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Hunger, Examples Of

Acts 10:10

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Matthew 2:7

Then Herod, having privately called the wise men, inquired of them with great exactness, at what time the star appeared:

Ingratitude, Examples Of

Luke 17:17-18

And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed?

Injustice, Examples Of

Mark 7:9-13

And he said to them, Full well ye abolish the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

Intercession, Examples Of

John 17:1-7

These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes and said, Father, the hour is come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh,

Magical Arts, Examples Of

Acts 8:9

But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.

Martyrdom, Examples Of

Matthew 23:35

That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of Abel the righteous, to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Mercy, Examples Of

Luke 9:55

But he turning rebuked them and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of:

Motives, Examples Of

Philippians 1:15-18

Some indeed preach Christ even through envy and strife; but some through good will.

Pilgrims, Examples Of

Acts 7:4-5

And coming out of the land of the Chaldeans, he dwelt in Haran. And from thence, after his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.

Praise, Examples Of

Luke 10:21

Yet in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, that your names are written in heaven. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Pride, Examples Of

Matthew 23:6-7

And love the uppermost places at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

Selfishness, Examples Of

Mark 10:37

They said to him, Grant us to sit one on thy right-hand, and one on thy left-hand in thy glory.

Sloth Examples Of

Acts 17:21

(For all the Athenians, and the strangers sojourning there, spent their time in nothing else, but telling or hearing some new thing.)

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