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in doctrine, uncorruptness, seriousness, Sound speech that cannot be reproved;
For even hereunto are ye called; for Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps:
For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.
Let no one despise thy youth; but be a pattern to them that believe, in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Brethren, be ye followers together of me, and mark them who walk so as ye have us for an example.
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
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.
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.
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
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:
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 6:11-14Then they suborned men who said, We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and against God.
Adoration, Examples Of
Revelation 4:8-11And 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.
Adultery, Examples Of
John 4:17The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said to her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
Alienation, Examples Of
Acts 15:39And 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 3:5But 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.
Anger, Sinful Examples
Luke 4:28And all in the synagogue hearing these things, were filled with fury,
Anxiety, Examples Of
Mark 9:5-6And 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 26:14-16Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, going to the chief priests,
Backsliding, Christian Examples
Luke 22:31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he might sift you as wheat.
Bad Decision Making Examples
Mark 10:22But he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved; for he had great possessions.
Bad Wives Examples
Mark 6:17For 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 5:29And 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.
Barrenness, Examples Of
Luke 1:7And they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Luke 15:30But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy substance with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Boldness Examples Of
Mark 15:43the 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 22:10-12And 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 27:3-9Then 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,
Business, Examples
Hebrews 3:5And Moses verily was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of the things, which were to be afterwards spoken:
Children, Bad Parental Examples
Matthew 14:8she said, Give me here John the Baptist's head in a charger.
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23saying, Behold the virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is, being interpreted, God with us.)
Children, Good Examples Of
Luke 1:80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts, till the day of his being shewn to Israel.
Children, Good Parental Examples
2 Timothy 1:5Remembering the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; I am persuaded in thee also.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26And a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught a considerable multitude: and the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
Compassion, Examples Of
John 11:19And many of the Jews were come to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15And 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.
Confession, Examples Of
Luke 5:8Simon Peter seeing it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
Confusion, Examples Of
Acts 21:31And 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 3:7But whatsoever things were gain to me, those I have accounted loss for Christ.
Contempt, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters indeed, say they, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19But Saul still breathing threatening and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
Cruelty, examples of
Romans 1:28-31And 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 Saints, Examples Of
Luke 23:43And Jesus said to him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Acts 1:18Now 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 25:11-12Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
Despondency, Examples Of
Luke 24:13-17And behold two of them were going the same day to a village called Emmaus, which was sixty furlongs from Jerusalem.
Diligence, Examples Of
Luke 8:15But that on the good ground are they, who, having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with perseverance.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Matthew 19:22But the young man, hearing that saying, went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Revelation 7:3Saying, 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 11:21-22For in eating every one taketh before another his own supper, and one is hungry, another drinks largely.
Edification, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art returned, strengthen thy brethren.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22And Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
Employers, Good Examples
Luke 7:2And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.
encouragement, examples of
Acts 11:22-23And 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 26:33-35Peter answering said to him, Tho' all should be offended at thee, I will never be offended.
Examples Of Deceit
Matthew 2:8And 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 Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33But I was let down through a window in a basket by the wall, and escaped from his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By 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 Fathers' Love
Ephesians 6:4And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord.
Examples Of Fearful Men
John 19:4-16Pilate 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 Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example, that ye also may do as I have done to you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Luke 2:41-51Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
John 19:25Now 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 11:13-16All 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 secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6And 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, Bad
Hebrews 4:11Let us labour, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any one should fall, after the same example of unbelief.
Examples, Good
James 5:10-11Take, 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 2:6And 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 18:28But 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 3:9So 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 Accusations, Examples Of
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and yet not willing to make her a publick example, purposed to put her away privily.
False Confidence, Examples Of
Matthew 26:35Peter saith to him, If I must die with thee, yet will I in no wise deny thee. In like manner also said all the disciples.
False Miracles, Examples Of
Acts 8:9-11But 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 2:20But 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 2:14But 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 6:8-13And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Families, Examples Of
John 11:1-5Now one Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha, was sick.
Famine, Examples Of
Acts 7:11Now there came a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, and our fathers found no sustenance.
Fasting, Examples Of
Matthew 9:14Then come to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but thy disciples fast not?
Fathers, Examples Of
Luke 1:5-20There 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.
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his houshold, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Matthew 23:16-17Wo 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 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; so taking leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
Generous Giving Examples
Mark 12:42And a poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which make a farthing.
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Acts 9:31Then the church through all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria had peace: and being built up, and walking in the fear of God, and the comfort of the Holy Ghost, was multiplied.
Good Decision Making Examples
Matthew 4:19-20And he saith to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Good Wives Examples
Luke 1:6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Acts 7:36He brought them out, doing wonders and signs, in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Who 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.
Hospitality, Examples Of
Matthew 9:10And as Jesus sat at table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with him and his disciples.
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Hunger, Examples Of
Acts 10:10And he became very hungry, and would have eaten; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Matthew 2:7Then Herod, having privately called the wise men, inquired of them with great exactness, at what time the star appeared:
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Luke 23:34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots.
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
1 Corinthians 5:1It is commonly reported, that there is fornication among you, and such fornication, as is not even named among the heathens, that one should have his father's wife.
Industry, Examples Of
Acts 18:3And as he was of the same trade, he abode with them and wrought, for they were tent-makers by trade.
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13And he said to them, Full well ye abolish the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
Integrity, Examples Of
2 Corinthians 4:2not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully corrupting the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Intercession, Examples Of
John 17:1-7These 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,
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not: and when thou art returned, strengthen thy brethren.
Love to Others, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9But a certain man, named Simon, had been before in the city, using magic, and astonishing the Samaritans, saying, that he was some great one.
Malice, Examples Of
Mark 6:19Therefore Herodias was incensed against him, and was desirous to have killed him; but she could not.
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Matthew 23:35That 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.
Meekness, Examples Of
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest to your souls.
Mercy, Examples Of
Luke 9:55But he turning rebuked them and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of:
Missionary Examples
2 Peter 2:5to 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;
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5to 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;
Mothers, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months, by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some indeed preach Christ even through envy and strife; but some through good will.
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Acts 7:4-5And 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 10:21Yet 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 23:6-7And love the uppermost places at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38And Peter said, Repent, and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his houshold, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11And they were filled with madness, and talked one with another, what they should do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Mark 1:35And in the morning, rising a great while before day, he went out and departed into a desert place and prayed there.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Mark 10:37They 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.)
Steadfastness, Examples Of
Luke 9:51And when the time was fulfilled, that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But unto the Son, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness:
Unbelief, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:31By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with them that believed not, having received the spies with peace.
Worldly Ambition Examples
2 Thessalonians 2:4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshiped, so that he sitteth in the temple of God as God, declaring himself that he is God.
Zealousness, Examples Of
Luke 8:39and shew what great things God hath done for thee. And he went and published through the whole city, how great things Jesus had done for him.