4 Bible Verses about Exemplified
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For I have set an example for you, so that you should do as I have done for you.
[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.
All the Jews know how I lived during my youth and my early days among [the people of] my nation, and [especially here] in Jerusalem.
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Access to God » Exemplified
Adoption » Exemplified
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Israel
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » hezekiah
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Manasseh
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Josiah
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Then the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you. I do not deserve to be called your son.'
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Jonah
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Uzziah
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Ahaziah
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Gehazi
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Judas iscariot
Then one of the twelve apostles, named Judas Iscariot, went to the leading priests and said, "What would you give me if I turned Jesus over to you?" And they weighed out thirty silver coins [Note: This amount was equivalent to about five months of a farm laborer's wages, or approximately $7,000 in 1994], and promised [See Mark 14:11] to give him that much money. So, from then on Judas looked for a [good] opportunity to turn Jesus over [to the Jewish leaders].
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Rehoboam
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Israel
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » israelites
Ambition » Exemplified » AntiChrist
[for] he opposes [the true Gospel message] and exalts himself against everything that is called "God" or that which is worshiped. So, he sits in God's temple [i.e., the church ?] displaying himself as [though he were] God.
Ambition » Exemplified » Sons of zebedee
He responded to her, "What would you like me to do for you?" She answered, "Appoint my two sons to sit at your right side and at your left in your [coming] kingdom."
Ambition » Exemplified » Adam and eve
Ambition » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Ambition » Exemplified » Shebna
Ambition » Exemplified » Builders of babel
Ambition » Exemplified » Miriam and aaron
Ambition » Exemplified » Korah, &c
Ambition » Exemplified » Diotrephes
I wrote a letter to the church [there], but Diotrephes, who loves to be first [in importance] among the members [of the body there], does not receive us [i.e., he did not listen to or acknowledge the authority of us apostles].
Apostates » Exemplified
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
holding on to [your] faith and a good conscience. Some people have rejected these things, resulting in the "shipwreck" of their faith [i.e., their spiritual life was ruined]. Among these people are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered over to Satan [Note: This probably refers to withdrawing fellowship from them. See I Cor. 5:1-5], so that they would learn not to speak against God [anymore].
Apostates » Exemplified » Professed disciples
Upon [hearing] this, many of Jesus' disciples turned back and refused to accompany Him anymore. [Note: They deserted Jesus physically as well as spiritually].
Assurance » Exemplified
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
The Lord will [continue to] rescue me from all harm and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. May He be praised forever and ever. May it be so.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By paul
For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
The Lord will [continue to] rescue me from all harm and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. May He be praised forever and ever. May it be so.
Backsliding » Exemplified
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
But he denied [it] in front of all of them, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." And when he had gone out by the gate, another servant-girl saw him and said to those nearby, "This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth." And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man." read more.
And a little later, those standing nearby came to Peter and said, "[We know] for sure, you also are one of them [i.e., Jesus' disciples], because your accent gives you away." Then Peter began to curse and swear, "[I tell you], I do not know the man." And immediately a rooster crowed.
Backsliding » Exemplified » saul
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Timothy
But I hope in [harmony with the wishes of] the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I could be encouraged when I learn of your situation [i.e., when Timothy returns with news from Philippi]. For I do not have anyone else [i.e., as a fellow-worker] who thinks the same way I do, and who will genuinely care for your [spiritual and material] needs. For everyone else is looking out for his own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ. read more.
But you people know about his proven reliability, how he served with me in advancing [the work of] the Gospel just like a son working with his father.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to provide me with what you were not able to.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Joanna, &c
and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's property manager, and Susanna and many others. These [all] had provided the material support for the group from their own means.
Blasphemy » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Blasphemy » Exemplified » The danite
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified
For I want you to know this secret, brothers, so you will not become conceited: Part of the Israelites have become [spiritually] insensitive [to God], [and will remain that way] until the fullness of the Gentiles occurs. [Note: As with verse 12, concerning the Jews, "fullness" here may mean either a large or the complete number of Gentiles who will be saved].
But to this day, a veil remains on their minds whenever [the writings of] Moses are read.
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
You blind leaders, who strain out a [tiny] gnat [i.e., from your drinking water] and [yet] swallow a [whole] camel.
"It is too bad for you blind leaders who say that whoever takes an oath 'by the Temple,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gold of the Temple,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the oath.
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Churches of laodicea
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
holy Boldness » Exemplified
Paul went into the Jewish synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, discussing and convincing people about matters regarding the kingdom of God.
So, Barnabas brought him to the [other] apostles and explained to them how he had seen the Lord [while] traveling on the road [to Damascus] and how he had boldly preached in the name of Jesus in that city.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Abraham
holy Boldness » Exemplified » jacob
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Aaron
holy Boldness » Exemplified » David
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Shadrac
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Nehemiah
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Peter and john
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, addressed them, saying, "Rulers and elders of the people, if we are being questioned today concerning how this man with a serious handicap was made completely well, we want you men and all the people of Israel to know that this man was made completely well through the name of Jesus Christ from Nazareth. [He is the One] whom you people put to death on the cross, but God raised from the dead. read more.
He is that [Psa. 118:22], 'stone that was rejected by you builders but was made the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.' And there is salvation in no other One [than Jesus] for there is no other Name in the whole world, proclaimed by men, by which [a person] can be saved." Now when these men saw how boldly Peter and John spoke, and perceived that they were uneducated and [even] ignorant men, they were quite surprised; then they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Daniel
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Apollos
He began speaking boldly in the synagogue and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and proceeded to explain to him God's way more accurately [than he had known].
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
You people are unbending and unrepentant in your hearts and [unwilling to listen with] your ears. You are always resisting [the desires of] the Holy Spirit just like your forefathers did.
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Persons who offered to follow Christ
And as they were going along the road, a certain man [i.e., an expert in the law of Moses. See Matt. 8:19] said to Him, "I will follow you wherever you go."
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Martha
But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about [so] many things.
Chastity » Exemplified
Chastity » Exemplified » Joseph
Chastity » Exemplified » Ruth
Chastity » Exemplified » Boaz
Good Children » Exemplified
wicked Children » Exemplified » Esau
wicked Children » Exemplified » Adrammelech and sharezer
wicked Children » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
wicked Children » Exemplified » Children at beth-el
Church of laodicea » Exemplified » Self-delusion
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Church of laodicea » Exemplified » Self-righteousness
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Communion of saints » Exemplified
And these [new converts] continued regularly [to listen] to the teaching of the apostles and to share with them; they broke bread [in memory of Jesus] and continued praying.
And many [miraculous] signs and wonders were performed through the apostles' hands in front of the people. And all [the disciples] were united together in "Solomon's Portico" [See 3:11].
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Jonathan
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Daniel
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
After speaking these things Paul knelt down and prayed with all of the elders. And when they all had a good cry, they embraced Paul and kissed him. What saddened them most of all was when Paul said that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to his ship.
Communion of saints » Exemplified » David
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Apostles
These men continued in united prayer [for the kingdom to come? See 1:6; Matt. 6:10] along with [certain] women, Mary the mother of Jesus and His [half-] brothers.
Communion with God » Exemplified » jacob
Communion with God » Exemplified » moses
Communion with God » Exemplified » Abraham
Communion with God » Exemplified » Enoch
Communion with God » Exemplified » Noah
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Paul
I behaved like a weak person in front of weak people [See 8:9-12], in order to win them over [i.e., to help them become stronger]. I have become all things to all people so that, in every way, I could save some of them.
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Shobi
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Elijah
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » David
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Pharaoh's daughter
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Jews
and many of Martha and Mary's Jewish friends had come to comfort them over [the loss of] their brother.
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Job
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Job's friends
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Apostles
So, every day, they never stopped teaching and preaching that Jesus was the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], in the Temple and in private homes.
But Peter and the apostles answered them, "We must obey God instead of [you] men [in this situation]. The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus [from the dead], whom you put to death by hanging Him on a tree [i.e., the cross]. But God exalted Him at His right side to be a Prince and Savior and to give the people of Israel [an opportunity] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] and [receive] forgiveness of [their] sins [through Him]. read more.
We apostles are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to every person who obeys Him."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Man born blind
So, he answered, "I do not know if he is a sinner or not. But one thing I do know; I used to be blind, but now I can see."
Unless this man came from God, he would not be able to do anything [like this]."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
Which one of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They [even] killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One [i.e., Jesus], whom you people betrayed and murdered.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Church in pergamos
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan's throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is "martyr"], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Martyrs
Then I saw thrones, with individuals sitting on them who had been given [authority] to judge. And I [also] saw the souls of those who had been decapitated because they had testified about Jesus and [had proclaimed] the message of God. [They are] the ones who had refused to worship the beast or his statue, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And these ones lived again and ruled with Christ for a thousand years.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Timothy
Fight the good battle of the faith; take hold of never ending life, to which you were called [i.e., by the Gospel. See II Thess. 2:14], [when] you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. [Note: This "confession" probably refers to a person's acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord and Christ prior to his immersion. See Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9-10].
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » John
I [am] John, your brother who participates with you in the suffering and kingdom and endurance [which we experience] in [fellowship with] Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos for [preaching] God's message and for testifying about Jesus. [Note: Patmos was located in the Aegean Sea between present-day Greece and Turkey].
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, who [else] could we go to? You have the message about never ending life. And we apostles have believed [in you] and know that you are God's Holy One."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
And when these men had Peter and John brought before them, they asked, "By whose authority or in what name have you done this thing [i.e., healed the crippled man]?" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, addressed them, saying, "Rulers and elders of the people, if we are being questioned today concerning how this man with a serious handicap was made completely well, read more.
we want you men and all the people of Israel to know that this man was made completely well through the name of Jesus Christ from Nazareth. [He is the One] whom you people put to death on the cross, but God raised from the dead. He is that [Psa. 118:22], 'stone that was rejected by you builders but was made the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.' And there is salvation in no other One [than Jesus] for there is no other Name in the whole world, proclaimed by men, by which [a person] can be saved."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Martha
Martha answered Him, "Yes, Lord, I have [already] believed that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
preaching boldly in the name of the Lord [and] speaking and arguing with the Greek-[speaking] Jews, but they were out to kill him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified
Nathaniel replied to Him, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."
Confession of sin » Exemplified
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Confession of sin » Exemplified » David
Confession of sin » Exemplified » saul
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Aaron
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Levites, ne 9:4
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Thief
And for us it is truly a just sentence, for we are getting back what we deserve for our actions, but this man has not done anything wrong."
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Daniel
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Peter
But when Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man."
Confession of sin » Exemplified » -ezra
Contempt » Exemplified » False teachers
For some people are saying, "Paul's letters are heavy and severe, but in person he is [physically?] weak and his speaking ability is unimpressive."
Contempt » Exemplified » Nabal
Contempt » Exemplified » Children of belial
Contempt » Exemplified » Michal
Contempt » Exemplified » Hagar
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need.
Contentment » Exemplified » Barzillai
Contentment » Exemplified » Agur
Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite
Contentment » Exemplified » David
Covetousness » Exemplified » saul
Covetousness » Exemplified » Ahab
Covetousness » Exemplified
They strayed away [from God] by taking the wrong road like Balaam, the son of Bosor did, who loved the reward for doing wrong.
It is too bad for these people, for they have followed the example of Cain [the murderer]; for the sake of money they have rushed into the [same] error as Balaam committed [See Num. 25:1-5; 31:16]; they [will] perish [spiritually] for having rebelled [against God] like Korah did. [See Num. 16:1-3, 31-35].
Covetousness » Exemplified » Eli's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Judas
Then one of the twelve apostles, named Judas Iscariot, went to the leading priests and said, "What would you give me if I turned Jesus over to you?" And they weighed out thirty silver coins [Note: This amount was equivalent to about five months of a farm laborer's wages, or approximately $7,000 in 1994], and promised [See Mark 14:11] to give him that much money.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Exemplified » Laban
Covetousness » Exemplified » Samuel's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Achan
Covetousness » Exemplified » Felix
He had hoped, along with everything else, that he would receive money from Paul, so he sent for him more frequently and had discussions with him.
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Elisha
the Death of saints » Exemplified » moses
the Death of saints » Exemplified » isaac
the Death of saints » Exemplified » jacob
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Aaron
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Abraham
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Joshua
the Death of saints » Exemplified » Dorcas
But as time went on, she became [very] sick and [eventually] died. Her body was washed [by the women attendants] and placed in an upstairs room [during the mourning process].
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified
(Now this man [Judas] paid for [in a sense] a [burial] field with the reward money he had received for his sinful act [of betraying Jesus, See Matt. 27:3-10]. [Then, some time after Judas hanged himself, See Matt. 27:5] he fell down headlong, [his swollen body] bursting so that his intestines gushed out.
And he threw down the thirty silver coins in the Sanctuary [i.e., probably the outer area of the Temple], then left and went out and hanged himself.
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Athaliah
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Korah, &c
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Ahab
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Jezebel
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Haman
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Herod
Suddenly, an angel from God struck him [with a terrible condition] because he refused to honor God [by what he said in his speech], so he was consumed by worms and died.
Deceit » Exemplified » Rebecca and jacob
Deceit » Exemplified
Deceit » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Deceit » Exemplified » David
Deceit » Exemplified » Laban
Deceit » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Deceit » Exemplified » Herod
So, he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and find out the details about the young child, and when you have found him, come and tell me, so I can go and worship him myself."
Deceit » Exemplified » Chief priests
Now the Passover Festival and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were held two days later. [Note: This was the annual Jewish Festival week commemorating Israel's deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses' leadership. The unleavened bread was specially baked bread containing no yeast, which was eaten for seven days as part of the celebration]. And the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses were looking for a way to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him.
Deceit » Exemplified » Job's friends
Decision » Exemplified » Asa
Decision » Exemplified » Caleb
Decision » Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Joshua
Decision » Exemplified » moses
Decision » Exemplified » David
Decision » Exemplified » Paul
[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?"
Decision » Exemplified » Peter
Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, who [else] could we go to? You have the message about never ending life.
Decision » Exemplified » Ruth
Denial of Christ » Exemplified
They shouted out again, "[No], not this man. [We want] Barabbas!" [Note: Ironically, Barabbas' name means "son of the father"]. Now Barabbas was a robber.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob --- the God of our forefathers --- has highly honored His servant Jesus, whom you people turned over [to the Roman authorities] and denied [Him freedom] in the presence of [governor] Pilate, who had already decided to release Him. But you denied the Holy and Righteous One [His rightful freedom] and asked for a murderer to be released to you [instead].
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Now Peter was sitting outside in a courtyard and a servant-girl approached him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the Galilean." But he denied [it] in front of all of them, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." And when he had gone out by the gate, another servant-girl saw him and said to those nearby, "This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth." read more.
And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man." And a little later, those standing nearby came to Peter and said, "[We know] for sure, you also are one of them [i.e., Jesus' disciples], because your accent gives you away." Then Peter began to curse and swear, "[I tell you], I do not know the man." And immediately a rooster crowed. Then Peter remembered the words Jesus had said, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny [knowing] me three times." And he went out and cried bitterly.
Despair » Exemplified » Cain
Despair » Exemplified » Ahithophel
Despair » Exemplified » Judas
And he threw down the thirty silver coins in the Sanctuary [i.e., probably the outer area of the Temple], then left and went out and hanged himself.
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
For you brothers remember how we labored and toiled, working hard night and day, so that we would not burden any of you [while] we proclaimed to you the Gospel of God.
Diligence » Exemplified » hezekiah
Diligence » Exemplified » Titus
And we have sent [i.e., are sending] with them our brother [Note: This is a different person from the one mentioned in verse 18], who has often proven his diligence to us in many ways, and is now proving to be even more diligent because of the great confidence he has in you [i.e., confidence in the Corinthians completing their collection for the poor].
Diligence » Exemplified » jacob
Diligence » Exemplified » Psalmist
Diligence » Exemplified » Apollos
He was a man who had learned the way of the Lord, and with spiritual fervor, taught accurately [what he knew] about Jesus, although he knew [and had received] only the immersion [taught and practiced] by John.
Diligence » Exemplified » Apostles
So, every day, they never stopped teaching and preaching that Jesus was the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], in the Temple and in private homes.
Diligence » Exemplified » Ruth
Diligence » Figurative » Exemplified » Ruth
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » moses
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » Adam and eve
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » The prophet
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » Israel
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » Nadab, &c
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » saul
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » Jonah
Disobedience to God » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Corinthians
For as you are eating, each one of you partakes of his own supper [ahead of the others], so that one person is [still] hungry while the other gets drunk.
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Elah
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Nabal
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Uriah
Drunkenness » Exemplified » benhadad
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Noah
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Early rising » Exemplified » samuel
Early rising » Exemplified » David
Early rising » Exemplified » Abraham
Early rising » Exemplified » jacob
Early rising » Exemplified » gideon
Early rising » Exemplified » Joshua
Early rising » Exemplified » Apostles
And when the apostles heard this, they entered the Temple about dawn and began teaching [about Jesus]. [A little later] the head priest and the Sadducees [see verse 17] called the Council [i.e., the Sanhedrin] and all of the ruling body of Jewish leaders together and sent to the jail to have the apostles brought in to them [for further questioning].
Election » Exemplified
If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own people. But since you do not belong to the world, for I chose you out of it, that is why the world hates you.
"I am not talking about all of you; for I know the ones I have chosen [i.e., which of the twelve apostles would be faithful]. But let the Scripture [Psa. 41:9] be fulfilled [that says], 'The person who eats with me has [viciously] turned against me.'
Election » Exemplified » jacob
For even before the twins were born, and therefore had not done anything good or bad, Rebecca was told [Gen. 25:23], "The older one [i.e., Esau] will serve the younger one [i.e., Jacob]." This was so that God's purpose of choosing and calling [whomever He wanted to] might prevail, instead of [it depending on] what a person did. Just as it is written [Mal. 1:2-3], "I [i.e., God] loved Jacob, but hated Esau."
Election » Exemplified » Paul
But then it was the good pleasure of God, who set me apart [for this purpose] before I was born, to call me [to this ministry] through His unearned favor.
Election » Exemplified » isaac
Election » Exemplified » Abram
Election » Exemplified » Rufus
Greetings to Rufus, an outstanding servant in [the service of] the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me also.
Election » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Envy » Exemplified
But when the Jews saw the large crowds [gathered to hear the Gospel] they became very jealous and took sharp issue with the things Paul said, and [even] spoke against them.
But [other] Jews became jealous and, recruiting certain ungodly riffraff, they gathered a mob and brought the city to near-riot conditions. They [even] attacked Jason's house and attempted to bring Paul and Silas before the [assembly of] people.
Envy » Exemplified » Joshua
Envy » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Envy » Exemplified » Edomites
Envy » Exemplified » saul
Envy » Exemplified » Princes of babylon
Envy » Exemplified » Laban's sons
Envy » Exemplified » Haman
Envy » Exemplified » Cain
Envy » Exemplified » Chief priests
For he perceived that the leading priests had turned Jesus over to him out of envy.
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » In pharaoh and the egyptians
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Ahaz, etc
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » hezekiah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Jehoram
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Manasseh
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Ahaziah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Josiah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Prodigal son
Then the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you. I do not deserve to be called your son.'
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Israel
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Jonah
Faith » Exemplified
And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I were to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and [all] the prophets, who, by [having] faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced what was right, and obtained what was promised [by God]. They shut the mouths of lions,
And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them,
Faith » Exemplified » moses
By [having] faith, when Moses was grown up, he refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
By [having] faith, he left Egypt, not being afraid of the king's anger, for he endured [all the rigors of wandering in the desert] because he could see the invisible God.
Faith » Exemplified » Daniel
Faith » Exemplified » Philippian jailor
Then he brought them up into his house and prepared a meal for them. So, he and everyone in his household, who had believed in God [and were immersed], rejoiced greatly.
Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus."
Faith » Exemplified » Thessalonians
We continually remember, in the presence of our God and Father, the work produced by your faith, the labor prompted by your love, and your endurance motivated by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Faith » Exemplified » Colossians
for we have heard about [the evidence of] your faith in [the service of] Christ Jesus, and about the love you have [shown] for all the saints.
Faith » Exemplified » Joseph
By [having] faith, when Joseph was about to die, he mentioned the Israelites' departure [from Egypt] and gave [them] instructions concerning his bones [i.e., that they were to take them back to Palestine. See Gen. 50:25].
Faith » Exemplified » isaac
By [having] faith, Isaac pronounced a future blessing on Jacob and Esau. [See Gen. 27:26-40].
Faith » Exemplified » jacob
By [having] faith, Jacob blessed each of Joseph's sons just before he died, and bowed in worship [to God] while leaning on the top of his staff.
Faith » Exemplified » Rahab
By [having] faith, Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with the disobedient [inhabitants of Jericho] because she welcomed the [twelve] spies in peace.
Faith » Exemplified » Peter
And Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one], the Son of the living God."
Faith » Exemplified » Caleb
Faith » Exemplified » Lois
I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].
Faith » Exemplified » Paul
I have fought the good battle; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith [i.e., I have been true to my commitment].
Faith » Exemplified » Enoch
By [having] faith, Enoch was taken [to be with God], so that he did not have to die. And he could not be found because God had taken him away. For he had been commended [by God] before he was taken away, that he had pleased God. [Note: The Hebrew of Gen. 5:24 says, "he walked with God"].
Faith » Exemplified » Abel
By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.
Faith » Exemplified » Noah
By [having] faith, when Noah was warned [by God] about conditions that had not yet been seen [i.e., regarding events of the coming Flood], he acted out of reverent concern [for God] by constructing a ship to save [i.e., rescue] his household [from the Flood waters]. By this [i.e., his faith which led to action], Noah condemned the world and inherited righteousness because of his faith.
Faith » Exemplified » Shadrach
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
When the magistrate saw this miracle performed, he became a believer [in Christ] and was [continually] amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
Faith » Exemplified » The disciples
Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God."
Faith » Exemplified » Martha
Martha answered Him, "Yes, Lord, I have [already] believed that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
Faith » Exemplified » Thomas
Faith » Exemplified » Romans
First of all, I want to thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being told about throughout the whole world.
Faith » Exemplified » Woman who was a sinner
Then Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you [i.e., from condemnation]. Go [away] in peace."
Faith » Exemplified » Samaritans
Then many Samaritans from Sychar believed in Jesus because of the testimony of the woman, who said, "He told me everything that I ever did."
Faith » Exemplified » Job
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
This arrangement pleased the whole group, so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus, a proselyte [i.e., convert to the Jewish religion] from Antioch.
Faith » Exemplified » priests
So, the message of God increased [in its influence] and the disciples multiplied in number greatly in Jerusalem, [so that even] a large number of [Jewish] priests became obedient to [the message of] the faith.
Faithfulness » Exemplified
So then, all those who have faith [in Jesus] receive a blessing along with Abraham, a man of faith.
Now Moses was a faithful servant among all of [those belonging to] God's household [i.e., the Israelites], as [one who gave] testimony about the things which [were to be] spoken [by him],
He was faithful to God who appointed Him, just as Moses was [also] faithful in [serving] God's household [i.e., the Israelites].
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul
[You know] how I held back nothing in declaring to you whatever was profitable, and taught you in public [meetings] and in your homes.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Timothy
This is the reason that I am sending Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful [spiritual] son in [the service of] the Lord, and he will remind you of my ways [i.e., my teaching and conduct] which are in [the service of] Christ. I teach these things in every congregation wherever [I go].
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Joseph
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Antipas
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan's throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is "martyr"], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » David
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Hananiah
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Daniel
Fatherless » Exemplified
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Fatherless » Exemplified » Daughters of zelophehad
Fatherless » Exemplified » Jotham
Fatherless » Exemplified » Mephibosheth
Fatherless » Exemplified » Esther
Godly Fear » Exemplified
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Abraham
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Noah
By [having] faith, when Noah was warned [by God] about conditions that had not yet been seen [i.e., regarding events of the coming Flood], he acted out of reverent concern [for God] by constructing a ship to save [i.e., rescue] his household [from the Flood waters]. By this [i.e., his faith which led to action], Noah condemned the world and inherited righteousness because of his faith.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit.
unholy Fear » Exemplified » saul
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Philistines
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Midianites
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Adonijah's guests
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Adam
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Cain
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Belshazzar
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Felix
And as he discussed the matters of doing right, and [maintaining] self control and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and answered, "Go on away for now; I will call you back when it is convenient for me."
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Haman
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Ahaz
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Pilate
Flattery » Exemplified » Woman of tekoah
Flattery » Exemplified » False prophets
Flattery » Exemplified » Darius's advisorss
Fools » Exemplified » Israel
Fools » Exemplified » Rehoboam
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Joseph
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Solomon
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Stephen
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
Forsaking God » Exemplified
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Children of israel
Forsaking God » Exemplified » saul
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Ahab
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Amon
Forsaking God » Exemplified » balaam
They strayed away [from God] by taking the wrong road like Balaam, the son of Bosor did, who loved the reward for doing wrong.
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Many disciples
Upon [hearing] this, many of Jesus' disciples turned back and refused to accompany Him anymore. [Note: They deserted Jesus physically as well as spiritually].
Glorifying God » Exemplified
so that the crowd marveled when they saw deaf-mutes talking, injured people healed, crippled people walking and blind people seeing. And they honored the God of the Israelites [for such great miracles].
But when the large crowds saw [what had happened], they were filled with deep reverence and gave honor to God for giving such authority to men.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The multitude
so that the crowd marveled when they saw deaf-mutes talking, injured people healed, crippled people walking and blind people seeing. And they honored the God of the Israelites [for such great miracles].
But when the large crowds saw [what had happened], they were filled with deep reverence and gave honor to God for giving such authority to men.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Paul
For everything was created by Him, exists through His [power] and is intended for His [glory]. May He be praised forever. May it be so.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Abraham
Yet he looked for the promise of God [to be fulfilled] and did not waver, doubting [that it would happen], but his faith strengthened him. He honored God
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The church at jerusalem
So, when the apostles and the brothers from Judea heard these things, they stopped arguing [See verse 2] and gave honor to God, saying, "[This means] that God has permitted the Gentiles also [as well as the Jews] to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives] so they, too, could have [the promise of never ending] life."
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Woman with infirmity
Then He placed His hands on her and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Gentiles at antioch
And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Leper
Then one of them, seeing he had been healed, returned and praised God in a loud voice.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » David
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Man sick of the palsy
So, immediately he stood up in front of them and picked up what he had been lying on [i.e., his cot], and went home, giving honor to God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels
"May there be glory to God in the highest [heavens], and may there be peace on earth among men who are pleasing to God."
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The gentiles (non-jewish people) at antioch (of syria)
And when the Gentiles heard this they were glad and gave honor to the message of God [i.e., they accepted it as true]. And all those who were appointed [by God] to receive never ending life [through faith and obedience] became believers.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The leper whom jesus healed
Then one of them, seeing he had been healed, returned and praised God in a loud voice.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The woman with infirmity
Then He placed His hands on her and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
And immediately his sight was restored and he followed Jesus, giving honor to God. And when all the people saw this, they [too] praised God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The centurion
And when the military officer in charge of one hundred men saw what had happened, he honored God [by] saying, "Certainly this man had [always] done what was right."
Glorifying God » Exemplified » By jesus
I am honoring you [while] on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The congregation at jerusalem
But I said, 'O no, Lord, for I have never even tasted anything ordinary or [ceremonially] unfit [for Jews to eat].'
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The man sick with palsy
So, immediately he stood up in front of them and picked up what he had been lying on [i.e., his cot], and went home, giving honor to God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The shepherds
Then the shepherds returned [to their fields], honoring and praising God for everything they had heard and seen, for it all happened just as they had been told.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The angels
"May there be glory to God in the highest [heavens], and may there be peace on earth among men who are pleasing to God."
Glorifying God » Exemplified » By david
Gluttony » Exemplified
and that no one becomes immoral or ungodly, like Esau, who sold his right to the firstborn son's inheritance for a single meal. For you recall how, even after he [later] wanted to inherit the blessing, Esau was rejected [by his father Isaac. See Gen. 37:35-40]. For he was not able to get his father to change his mind, even though he tearfully begged him [or, "he was not able to change the situation, even though he shed tears over his loss"].
Gluttony » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Herod
And then, on a particular day, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, delivered a speech [to the people] from his throne. The people began shouting, "His is the voice of a god and not a man." Suddenly, an angel from God struck him [with a terrible condition] because he refused to honor God [by what he said in his speech], so he was consumed by worms and died.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Haman
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Hatred » Exemplified » Cain
Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of the jews
Hatred » Exemplified » saul
Hatred » Exemplified » Esau
Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of daniel
Hatred » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Exemplified » Haman
Hatred » Exemplified » Ahab
Hatred » Exemplified » Men of gilead
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Jews
Pilate replied, "Then what should I do to Jesus, who is called 'Christ'?" They all shouted, "Let him be crucified!" And he said, "Why [should he be]? What wrong has he done?" But they shouted out even louder, "Let him be crucified!"
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Chief priests
Now when morning came, all the leading priests and the elders of the [Jewish] people conferred together against Jesus as to how they might put Him to death. So, they chained Him, led Him away and turned Him over to Pilate, the [Roman] governor.
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
You can testify, [just] as God can, how holy, righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you believers.
Holiness » Exemplified » Israel
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
For this is the way holy women in ancient times decorated themselves. Their hope was in God and they were known for being in subjection to their own husbands.
Holiness » Exemplified » David
Holiness » Exemplified » John the baptist
It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly.
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
Hope » Exemplified » Thessalonians
We continually remember, in the presence of our God and Father, the work produced by your faith, the labor prompted by your love, and your endurance motivated by your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hope » Exemplified » Abraham
Abraham hoped for what he believed [God had promised], even when there seemed little hope [of it happening], so this made him forefather of many nations, according to the words spoken to him [Gen. 15:5], "Your descendants will be many."
Hope » Exemplified » David
Hope » Exemplified » Paul
I have a hope in God that there will be a resurrection both for those who have done right and those who have done wrong, just as the Jews themselves also expect.
Humility » Exemplified
Humility » Exemplified » Manasseh
Humility » Exemplified » hezekiah
Humility » Exemplified » Josiah
Humility » Exemplified » David
Humility » Exemplified » Woman of canaan
But she replied, "Yes, Lord, but even dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their owner's table."
Humility » Exemplified » Abraham
Humility » Exemplified » jacob
Humility » Exemplified » John the baptist
But John tried to discourage Him [from being immersed], saying, "I should be immersed by you, and you are coming to me [for immersion]?"
Humility » Exemplified » gideon
Humility » Exemplified » Isaiah
Humility » Exemplified » Joshua
Humility » Exemplified » Paul
[You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.
Humility » Exemplified » Peter
But when Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man."
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Judas
So, immediately he went to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi," and [then] kissed Him [enthusiastically].
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
And [this] Simon also believed [Philip's message] and was immersed. [After that] he continued [to travel] with Philip and was amazed by the [supernatural] signs and great miracles he saw [him perform]. Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had responded to the message of God, they sent Peter and John to them. When these two apostles had come [to Samaria] they prayed for some [of the disciples] to receive [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit, read more.
for as yet [such power] had not fallen on any of them; they had only been immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus [i.e., with no accompanying miraculous powers]. Then the apostles placed their hands on [some of] them [and prayed, see verse 15] and they received [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that through the placing of the apostles' hands [on people] the Holy Spirit was given [Note: The fact that Simon "saw" something happen suggests it was supernatural and therefore highly desirable by Simon], he offered to pay them money [for this power], saying, "Give me also the ability to place my hands on people [and pray] so that they will receive [the miraculous power of] the Holy Spirit." But Peter said to him, "You and your money will both be destroyed for thinking you could buy the gift from God with money. You do not have any share or involvement in this matter because your heart is not right before God. So, repent [i.e., change your heart and life] of such a terrible thing and pray for the Lord to forgive you for even thinking of such a thing. Perhaps He will [if you are really sincere]. For I can see that your life is as bitter gall [i.e., very evil] and you are enslaved by [your] sins."
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Cain
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Ananias
Now a certain married couple named Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of property and brought [only] a part of the selling price and gave it to the apostles; but the man and his wife had kept this a secret. But Peter said to Ananias, "Why has Satan filled your heart [causing you] to deceive the Holy Spirit by keeping back part of the selling price of the land [while representing it as the full price]? read more.
While you owned it, was it not yours? Then after you sold it, did you not [still] have control over [what you did with] the money? Why did you decide in your heart to do such a thing? You [really] have not lied to men, but to God [about this matter]." When Ananias heard these words he fell dead [instantly] and his spirit left his body, [causing] everyone who heard [about it] to be gripped with fear. Then young men wrapped up his body and took him out and buried him. About three hours later Sapphira came in, not knowing what had happened [to her husband]. And Peter said to her, "Tell me, did you sell the land for such and such a price?" She answered, "Yes, we did."
Idleness and sloth » Exemplified » Thessalonians
For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, refusing to work, but [instead] are just being busybodies.
Idleness and sloth » Exemplified » Watchmen
Idolatry » Exemplified
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahaz
Idolatry » Exemplified » Manasseh
Idolatry » Exemplified » Judah
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
And when the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the dialect of Lycaonia, "The gods have come down to us in human form." So, they called Barnabas, "Zeus," and Paul "Hermes," because Paul was the principal speaker.
Idolatry » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Idolatry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Idolatry » Exemplified » Micah
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahab
Idolatry » Exemplified » Amon
Idolatry » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Idolatry » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Ignorance of God » Exemplified
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » False prophets
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul
[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Gentiles
At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Jews
Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them.
Industry » Exemplified
and, because they followed the same trade of tentmaking, he stayed with them and went to work [for them].
we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;
Industry » Exemplified » David
Industry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Industry » Exemplified » Jewish elders
Industry » Exemplified » Rachel
Industry » Exemplified » jacob
Industry » Exemplified » Jethro's daughters
Industry » Exemplified » Ruth
Industry » Exemplified » Dorcas
So, Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived they took him to the upstairs room [where Dorcas' body lay]. All the widows [i.e., her friends] stood near Peter, crying and showing [him] the coats and [other] clothing which Dorcas had made when she was alive.
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Nabal
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Men of keilah
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Joash
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Laban
Ingratitude » Exemplified » saul
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Chief butler
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Israel
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Israel
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » saul
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » David
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Lepers
Jesus asked [those standing nearby], "Were there not ten men [who were] healed? Where are the [other] nine? Did not anyone [else] come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner?"
Injustice » Exemplified » Pilate
So, when Pilate saw that he was not convincing anyone, but that a riot was brewing instead, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying, "I am not responsible for this man's blood. [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say "righteous man's blood"]. You tend to the matter." And all the people answered, "Let his blood be on our hands, and on our children's [as well]." Then he released Barabbas to them, but he had Jesus flogged and then turned over to be crucified.
Injustice » Exemplified
Injustice » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
Injustice » Exemplified » Judas
saying, "I have sinned by delivering up an innocent man to die." But they replied, "What is that to us? It is your affair!"
Injustice » Exemplified » Jews
Injustice » Exemplified » Ahab, 1ki 21:10
Injustice » Exemplified » Festus
So, Felix allowed Paul to remain in chains, because he wanted to gain favor with the Jews [during that period of time]. Two years passed and Felix was succeeded by Portius Festus.
the Joy of God over his people » Exemplified
Justice » Exemplified » Solomon
Justice » Exemplified » Josiah
Justice » Exemplified » samuel
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph
And just then [there appeared] a member of the [Jewish] Council named Joseph from the city of Arimathea. He was a good man who tried to do what was right, (and who had not agreed with the decision and action of the [Jewish] Council). He was expecting the kingdom of God [to appear soon].
Justice » Exemplified » David
Justice » Exemplified » moses
Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul
What is more, I consider everything to be a loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus [as] my Lord, for whose sake I have suffered the loss of all things. [I now] consider [all of] them to be trash, in order to gain Christ and to be found in [fellowship with] Him, not having a righteousness of my own, acquired by observing the law of Moses, but one acquired through believing in Christ. This righteousness, which comes from God, is based on faith.
Justification before God » Exemplified » Abraham
Liberality » Exemplified » David
Liberality » Exemplified » Shunammite
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Liberality » Exemplified » Stephanas
And I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived [here in Ephesus], for they have provided [me] with what you were not able to.
Liberality » Exemplified » Jews
Liberality » Exemplified » Nebuzaradan
Liberality » Exemplified » Barzillai
Liberality » Exemplified » Church of antioch
[In response to this prediction], the disciples decided to send as much relief as they could to help the brothers living in Judea. So, they sent [what was donated] to the elders [of the Judean churches] by Barnabas and Saul.
Liberality » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
And Joseph, who was called by the apostles, Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement"), was a descendant of the Jewish tribe of Levi, whose family originated from [the island of] Cyprus. He owned a field, but [due to the great need] sold it and brought the money and gave it to the apostles [for distribution].
Liberality » Exemplified » Job
Liberality » Exemplified » Princes of israel
Liberality » Exemplified » Lydia
And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].
Liberality » Exemplified » Paul
You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me.
Liberality » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
They sold their belongings and property and divided [the money] among all [the believers] according to each one's need.
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
Now at Joppa [Note: This was also a town on the west coast of Palestine, today called "Jaffa," and is now a part of Tel Aviv] there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (she was also called Dorcas, which means "Gazelle"). She practiced many good deeds and always gave money to poor people.
Liberality » Exemplified » Boaz
Liberality » Exemplified » Joanna
and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's property manager, and Susanna and many others. These [all] had provided the material support for the group from their own means.
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Manasseh
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Paul
However, even though I was the worst, I obtained mercy so that the patience of Jesus Christ could be shown toward the worst [of sinners] as an example for those people who would later believe in Him in order to [receive] never ending life.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
And when evening had come, a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who was also one of Jesus' disciples, went to [governor] Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. So, Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth read more.
and placed it in his own newly prepared grave, which he had cut out of [a ledge of] rock. Then he [had] a huge stone rolled across the entrance of the grave and went away.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Peter
So, after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you really love me more than these [other disciples do]?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." [Note: Since two different Greek words for "love" are used in this conversation, some scholars see a distinction in their meaning. See Butler, Vol. II, pp. 453-457 for a discussion of these views]. Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my lambs." Jesus asked him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you [really] love me?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus replied to him, "[Then] take care of my sheep." Then Jesus asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you [truly] love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, "Do you [even] love me?" So, he said to Jesus, "Lord, you know all things. You [surely] know that I love you." Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my sheep.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Mary magdalene
but Mary [from Magdala] was standing outside of the cave-like tomb crying. While she was [still] crying she stooped down to look in the tomb,
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Certain women
But Jesus turned and said to them, "Daughters of Jerusalem [i.e., women citizens], do not cry over me, but cry over yourselves and your children.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Thomas
Then Thomas, which means, "The Twin," said to his fellow disciples, "Let us go too, so we can die with Him." [i.e., by being stoned to death with Jesus. See 11:8].
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Paul
[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?"
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Penitent woman
For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit."
Love to man » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to provide me with what you were not able to.
But I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger [to me] and minister to my needs. For he longed to see all of you and was very distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
Love to man » Exemplified
And every day they continued to meet together in the Temple [i.e., for teaching and worship]. They were enjoying their meals and the close fellowship they shared in the various homes, and were
Sometimes you were subjected to public ridicule and abuse, and at other times you shared [vicariously] with those people who were treated that way. For you showed sympathy for those who were in prison and accepted it joyfully when your [own] possessions were taken away, [because] you knew that you yourselves had a better and more permanent possession [in heaven].
Love to man » Exemplified » Paul
We have spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, and our hearts have been wide open to you. We are not holding back [our affections] from you, but you are holding back your affections [from us].
Love to man » Exemplified » Thessalonians
But now Timothy has returned to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love, and [reported] that you have good memories of us. [He told us that you are] longing to see us, just as we also long to see you.
Love to man » Exemplified » Colossians
for we have heard about [the evidence of] your faith in [the service of] Christ Jesus, and about the love you have [shown] for all the saints.
Love to man » Exemplified » Joseph
Love to man » Exemplified » Aquila
I send greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-workers in [the service of] Christ Jesus. They risked their own lives for me, so not only I, but also all the Gentile churches [i.e., people converted from among the Gentiles] are grateful to them [for this].
Love to man » Exemplified » moses
but chose rather to suffer mistreatment with God's people [i.e., the Israelites] than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a brief time.
Love to man » Exemplified » Ruth
Love to man » Exemplified » Jonathan, &c 1sa 20:17
Love to man » Exemplified » Lydia
And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].
Lying » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Lying » Exemplified » Michal
Lying » Exemplified » saul
Lying » Exemplified » Prophet of bethel
Lying » Exemplified » Gibeonites
Lying » Exemplified » David
Lying » Exemplified » Sarah
Lying » Exemplified » jacob
Lying » Exemplified » Peter
And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man."
Lying » Exemplified » Gehazi
Lying » Exemplified » Samson
Lying » Exemplified » Cain
Lying » Exemplified
Lying » Exemplified » Cretans
Even one of their own prophets said, "The people of Crete are always liars, vicious beasts and lazy gluttons."
Lying » Exemplified » Job's friends
Malice » Exemplified
Malice » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Malice » Exemplified » saul
Malice » Exemplified » Esau
Malice » Exemplified » Presidents
Malice » Exemplified » Edomites
Malice » Exemplified » Haman
Malice » Exemplified » Diotrephes
So, if I come [to visit you], I will remind you of what he is doing, [such as] using wicked words to talk nonsense against us [apostles]. And, not being satisfied with that, he [also] refuses to welcome the [other] brothers, and prevents [other] people from doing so [i.e., from welcoming these brothers], and even kicks them out of the church [for trying to].
Malice » Exemplified » Cain
Malice » Exemplified » Herodias
Now [because of this] Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but had not been able to.
Martyrdom » Exemplified
not [hate each other] the way Cain did, who belonged to the evil one [i.e., Satan], when he murdered his brother [Abel]. And why did he murder him? It was because his [own] actions were evil and his brother's were righteous [See Heb. 11:4].
With every breath [it seemed], Saul [expressed his desire to] threaten and murder the Lord's disciples and [even] went to the head priest
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Ahimelech and his fellow priests
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Antipas
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan's throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is "martyr"], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Urijah
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Peter
Truly, truly, I tell you [Peter], when you were young you used to fasten your belt around you [i.e., to get ready] and travel wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will tie you up and take you [away] to where you do not want to go." Now Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death Peter would experience in honoring God. [Note: Some see the "stretching out your hands," verse 18, as a reference to crucifixion]. And after saying this, Jesus said to him, "Be my follower."
Martyrdom » Exemplified » John the baptist
And immediately the king sent a soldier who served as his guard and ordered him to bring John's head to him. So, he went and decapitated him in the prison,
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
They threw him out of the city and stoned him [to death]. Those who witnessed [the incident] placed their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » James
Meekness » Exemplified
But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;
Meekness » Exemplified » moses
God's Mercy » Exemplified
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
And indeed, he was [so] sick that he almost died, but God had pity on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow on top of another.
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].
Miracles through evil agents » Exemplified
Miracles through evil agents » Exemplified » Witch of endor
Missionaries » Exemplified
Those who were scattered everywhere as a result of the persecution [being waged against the church] because of Stephen's [death], traveled as far away as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, declaring the message to Jews only. But when some men from Cyprus and Cyrene came to Antioch, they preached [about] the Lord Jesus to the Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] also.
Now the disciples, who had become scattered all over, went everywhere preaching the message [of God].
Missionaries » Exemplified » Hannah
Missionaries » Exemplified » Shadrach
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
And Joseph, who was called by the apostles, Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement"), was a descendant of the Jewish tribe of Levi, whose family originated from [the island of] Cyprus. He owned a field, but [due to the great need] sold it and brought the money and gave it to the apostles [for distribution].
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
The first thing Andrew did was to find his own brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah (which means Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one])." So, Andrew brought Simon Peter to Jesus. [And when] Jesus saw him, He said [to him], "You are Simon, the son of John [Note: Peter's father is called Jonah in Matt. 16:17]; you will be called Cephas (which means Peter [i.e., "a stone." See Matt. 16:18])."
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
Missionaries » Exemplified » Apollos
He was a man who had learned the way of the Lord, and with spiritual fervor, taught accurately [what he knew] about Jesus, although he knew [and had received] only the immersion [taught and practiced] by John.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Aquila
He began speaking boldly in the synagogue and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and proceeded to explain to him God's way more accurately [than he had known].
Missionaries » Exemplified » Leper
Then one of them, seeing he had been healed, returned and praised God in a loud voice.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Restored demoniac
But the man went away and began telling people throughout Decapolis about all of the great things Jesus had done for him. [Note: "Decapolis" means "ten cities" and was a region located east of the Jordan River].
Missionaries » Exemplified » Woman of samaria
"Come [and] see a man who told me everything I ever did. Can this be the Christ?"
Missionaries » Exemplified » Philip
Nathaniel replied to him, "Can anything worthwhile come from Nazareth?" [Note: Nazareth had a bad reputation and Jewish writings made no prediction of a prophet coming from that area. See John 7:52]. Philip answered him, "Come and see."
Missionaries » Exemplified » Anna
She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin].
Missionaries » Exemplified » Joanna
and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's property manager, and Susanna and many others. These [all] had provided the material support for the group from their own means.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
Then they went out and preached that people should repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives].
As these men were ministering to the Lord [i.e., this probably means worshiping] and fasting, the Holy Spirit said [to one of them by way of inspiration]: "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me, [commissioning them] to do the work for which I have called them." Then, as these prophets and teachers fasted and prayed [for the two men], they placed their hands on them [signifying their appointment for this ministry] and sent them away. So, as they were sent out by [the direction of] the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia [a seaport], and from there they sailed on to [the island of] Cyprus. read more.
After arriving at Salamis [a town on the island], they proclaimed the message of God in the Jewish synagogues [there], with John [Mark] attending [to various details of their ministry].
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
But Paul chose Silas and, after being commended to the [care and] favor of the Lord by the brothers, he left, traveling through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches [along the way].
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Noah
and if He did not spare the ancient world of Noah's day, when He brought a flood on those ungodly people (though Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven other people, were saved from it);
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Jonah
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Philip
Murder » Exemplified
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologer/sages, he was furious and sent out [his soldiers] to kill all the baby boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity. This was done to those from two years old and under, basing [their decision] on the exact time determined from the astrologer/sages.
So, he sent [word to his officers] and had John decapitated in the prison.
Which one of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They [even] killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One [i.e., Jesus], whom you people betrayed and murdered.
who killed the Lord Jesus and the [Old Testament] prophets and also drove us [apostles] out [of Thessalonica and Berea. See Acts 17]. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people,
Murder » Exemplified » Hazael
Murder » Exemplified » Joab
Murder » Exemplified » Rechab
Murder » Exemplified » Esau
Murder » Exemplified » Elders of jezreel
Murder » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Murder » Exemplified » Adrammelech
Murder » Exemplified » Manasseh
Murder » Exemplified » Baasha
Murder » Exemplified » Zimri
Murder » Exemplified » David
Murder » Exemplified » Ahab
Murder » Exemplified » Princes of israel
Murder » Exemplified » Chief priests
Now when morning came, all the leading priests and the elders of the [Jewish] people conferred together against Jesus as to how they might put Him to death.
Murder » Exemplified » Judas
saying, "I have sinned by delivering up an innocent man to die." But they replied, "What is that to us? It is your affair!"
Murder » Exemplified » Cain
Murder » Exemplified » Men of shechem
Murder » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Murder » Exemplified » People of gilead
Murmuring » Exemplified
Murmuring » Exemplified » Jeremiah
Murmuring » Exemplified » Cain
Murmuring » Exemplified » moses
Murmuring » Exemplified » Elijah
Murmuring » Exemplified » Jews
So the Jews, [who were assembled in the synagogue. See verse 59] began complaining about Jesus because He had said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." And they said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph? Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he say, 'I have come down from heaven'?" Jesus answered them, "Stop complaining among yourselves.
Murmuring » Exemplified » Jonah
Murmuring » Exemplified » Grecians
Now during the days when the disciples were multiplying in number [in Jerusalem. See verse 7], some Greek-[speaking] Jews began to complain to the Hebrews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution [of food].
Obedience to God » Exemplified
By [having] faith, when Abraham was called [by God] to leave [his homeland] and go to a place he would later receive as an inheritance [i.e., Palestine], he obeyed God and went out, not knowing where he was going.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » David
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Asa
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Noah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Saints of rome
For everyone has heard about your obedience [to the truth], and [because of this], I am very happy over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » hezekiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Wise men
Then they were warned by God in a [supernatural] dream not to return to Herod, so they left and returned to their own country by a different route.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Elijah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Josiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Joseph
Then Joseph woke up from his sleep and did what the angel of the Lord commanded him and took Mary to be his wife.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Paul
"As a result of this, O King, I did not disobey [the mandate of] this vision from heaven
Offence » Exemplified
"But I have a few things against you because you have people there [in the church] who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumblingblock in front of the Israelites, [causing them] to eat food sacrificed to idols and to be sexually immoral [See Num. 23-24].
Offence » Exemplified » Old prophet
Offence » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Offence » Exemplified » Aaron
Offence » Exemplified » Peter
But Jesus turned to Peter and said, "Get away from me, Satan; you are causing a hindrance to me because you are not thinking about God's things but about men's."
Offence » Exemplified » priests
Offence » Exemplified » gideon
Pardon » Exemplified » Manasseh
Pardon » Exemplified » David
Pardon » Exemplified » israelites
Pardon » Exemplified » hezekiah
Pardon » Exemplified » The paralytic
[Upon His arrival] they brought to Him a man afflicted with a paralytic disease, [being carried on his cot. See Mark 2:3]. When Jesus saw [the evidence of] their faith [i.e., the man's four friends breaking open the roof and lowering him through it. See Mark 2:4-5], He said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up, your sins are forgiven."
Pardon » Exemplified » The penitent
For this reason, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. [Note: This suggests that her forgiveness was the result of her loving, but the point Jesus makes better fits the idea that her forgiveness produced love]. But the person who is forgiven of little [i.e., of only a few sins], loves [only] a little bit."
Patience » Exemplified
Notice that we consider those who endured [suffering with patience] to be blessed [by God]. You people have heard of Job's patience and have seen what the Lord finally did [for him]. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Patience » Exemplified » Paul
But you have followed [Note: These words mean "to observe closely, have a keen interest in"] my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance,
Patience » Exemplified » John
I [am] John, your brother who participates with you in the suffering and kingdom and endurance [which we experience] in [fellowship with] Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos for [preaching] God's message and for testifying about Jesus. [Note: Patmos was located in the Aegean Sea between present-day Greece and Turkey].
Patience » Exemplified » Abraham
And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham received what [God] had promised.
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Now there was a righteous and devoted man named Simeon at Jerusalem, who was expecting the consolation of the Israelites [i.e., the coming of the Messiah to save them], and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Peace » Exemplified » Abraham
Peace » Exemplified » David
Peace » Exemplified » By abraham
Peace » Exemplified » Abimelech
Peace » Exemplified » Mordecai
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
(The world did not deserve such people). They wandered in deserts and mountains, [living] in caves and [even] holes in the ground.
These people [all] continued to have faith until they died, [even though] they had not obtained [all] the things God had promised, but had [only] seen them and welcomed them from a distance. And they had confessed to being strangers and aliens on earth.
"So, he left Chaldea [Note: This was another name for Mesopotamia], and lived in Haran, and after his father died he was sent [by God] to this country where you people now live. But God gave him no inheritance [here at that time], no, not even a place [of his own] to stand on. Yet God promised that He would [someday] give it to him and to his descendants after him [i.e., the Israelites], as a [permanent] possession, even though [at that time] he had no child yet.
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » Apostles
Peter then answered Him, "Look, we have left everything [i.e., homes, jobs, family, etc.], to follow you. What will we get for it?"
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » jacob
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » David
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were executed by the sword. They traveled around in sheepskin and goatskin clothing; they were destitute, afflicted and mistreated.
The poor » Exemplified » Prophet's widow
The poor » Exemplified » gideon
The poor » Exemplified » Ruth
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the creation
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
I am not ashamed of the good news [i.e., the Gospel], because it is God's power for [bringing] salvation to every person who believes [in Jesus]; first to Jews and then to Greeks [i.e., unconverted Gentiles].
But to those who are called [by God to be saved], both Jews and Gentiles, [the message of] Christ is the power of God [See 1:16] and the wisdom of God. [See 1:30].
For the message of [Christ dying on] the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing [i.e., in a lost state], but it is God's power to us who are being saved.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
[This happened when you were] buried with Christ in [the act of] immersion, from which you were also raised up with Him through [your] faith in the accomplishment of God, who raised Him up from the dead.
For He was weak when He was crucified [i.e., by assuming a human body capable of suffering and death], but [now] He lives by God's power. For we too are weak, [along] with Him [i.e., each of us experiences the frailties of a human body], but by [this same] power from God, we will live with Him to serve you. [Note: The various translations differ widely on how to properly translate this difficult verse].
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked
What if God [did] patiently put up with people who deserved His wrath and [who were] ready for destruction, even though He was willing to demonstrate His wrath and power?
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints
Now God has both raised up the Lord [Jesus], and will [also] raise us up [from the dead] through His power.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ
But, if I drive out evil spirits by the finger of God [i.e., by God's direct, supernatural intervention], then [that is evidence that] the kingdom of God has come into your midst [i.e., by my presence and ministry].
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In delivering his people
Praise » Exemplified
Praise » Exemplified » israelites
Praise » Exemplified » Priests and levites
Praise » Exemplified » hezekiah
Praise » Exemplified » Jethro
Praise » Exemplified » -ezra
Praise » Exemplified » Paul and silas
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Praise » Exemplified » Apostles
And they were there in the Temple [area] continually praising God [i.e., for the next ten days. See Acts 2].
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
And immediately his sight was restored and he followed Jesus, giving honor to God. And when all the people saw this, they [too] praised God.
Praise » Exemplified » First converts
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people [of the area]. And every day the Lord added to their number [i.e., to the church] those who were being saved [i.e., upon their obedience to the Gospel].
Praise » Exemplified » Simeon
Praise » Exemplified » Anna
She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin].
Praise » Exemplified » Lame man
He [then] jumped up, stood on his feet and began to walk. And [as] he entered the Temple with Peter and John he was able to walk and [even] jump, while praising God [for his complete healing].
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
This is why we always pray for you also, so that our God will consider you worthy to be [i.e., to have been] called [into the kingdom] by Him, and will fulfill, by His power, every good purpose [or, "desire for goodness"] of yours and every act produced by [your] faith.
So, this is why, since the day we heard about these things, we do not stop praying for you and requesting that you people be filled [by God] with the knowledge of what He wants [for your lives], and with spiritual wisdom and understanding. [We pray for you] to live a life deserving of the Lord, pleasing to Him in every way, producing fruit in every good deed and growing in the knowledge of God. [We also pray that you will be] strengthened with great power, according to God's glorious might, so that you will have great endurance and patience [coupled] with joy. read more.
[May you] give thanks to the Father who has enabled you to share [i.e., eventually] in the inheritance of the saints [i.e., God's holy people] in [the kingdom of] light.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » hezekiah
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Isaiah
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Solomon
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Daniel
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » samuel
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Elisha
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Ezekiel
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » David
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Church of jerusalem
So, Peter was kept in jail, but the church continued to pray earnestly to God for him. [See verse 12].
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Peter and john
When these two apostles had come [to Samaria] they prayed for some [of the disciples] to receive [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit,
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
private Prayer » Exemplified » gideon
private Prayer » Exemplified » Daniel
private Prayer » Exemplified » Manasseh
private Prayer » Exemplified
Then Peter asked them all to leave [the room]; he knelt down and prayed over her body, saying, "Tabitha, get up." She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
AM], while he was wide awake, he had a vision in which an angel of God came to him [and spoke his name] "Cornelius."
private Prayer » Exemplified » Jeremiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » David
private Prayer » Exemplified » jacob
private Prayer » Exemplified » Eliezer
private Prayer » Exemplified » Hannah
private Prayer » Exemplified » Isaiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » hezekiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » Nehemiah
private Prayer » Exemplified » -ezra
private Prayer » Exemplified » Jonah
private Prayer » Exemplified » Paul
The Lord said to him, "Get up and go to Straight Street and ask for a person named Saul, from Tarsus, at the home of Judas; you will find him [there] praying."
private Prayer » Exemplified » Anna
and has been a widow [all these years], and is now eighty-four years old.) She has never left the Temple, but worships [God] by fasting [i.e., going without food and/or water for religious reasons] and praying night and day.
public Prayer » Exemplified
So, Peter was kept in jail, but the church continued to pray earnestly to God for him. [See verse 12].
And every day they continued to meet together in the Temple [i.e., for teaching and worship]. They were enjoying their meals and the close fellowship they shared in the various homes, and were
And when the disciples heard this report they united their voices to God in prayer [saying]: "O, Lord, You made the heaven, the earth, the sea and everything in them.
After thinking about the matter [for awhile], he decided to go to the house of Mary, mother of John Mark, where a large gathering [of Christians] was praying.
public Prayer » Exemplified » David
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Joshua
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jews
There was a whole crowd of people praying outside because it was the time for burning the incense offering.
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » jacob
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » Abram
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » David
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » Joshua
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » The disciples
Upon arriving at the house where they were staying, they went upstairs. [Those present were]: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealous [one] and Judas, the son of James. [Note: Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, had already committed suicide]. These men continued in united prayer [for the kingdom to come? See 1:6; Matt. 6:10] along with [certain] women, Mary the mother of Jesus and His [half-] brothers.
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » Paul and silas
But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God while the [other] prisoners listened.
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
Predestination » Exemplified » Apostles
If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own people. But since you do not belong to the world, for I chose you out of it, that is why the world hates you.
"I am not talking about all of you; for I know the ones I have chosen [i.e., which of the twelve apostles would be faithful]. But let the Scripture [Psa. 41:9] be fulfilled [that says], 'The person who eats with me has [viciously] turned against me.'
Predestination » Exemplified » jacob
For even before the twins were born, and therefore had not done anything good or bad, Rebecca was told [Gen. 25:23], "The older one [i.e., Esau] will serve the younger one [i.e., Jacob]." This was so that God's purpose of choosing and calling [whomever He wanted to] might prevail, instead of [it depending on] what a person did. Just as it is written [Mal. 1:2-3], "I [i.e., God] loved Jacob, but hated Esau."
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » Amaziah and the idolatrous jews
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » The hivites
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » Eli's sons
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » Ahaziah
Predestination » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Predestination » Exemplified » Rufus
Greetings to Rufus, an outstanding servant in [the service of] the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me also.
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » The philistines
Predestination » Exemplified » Paul
But then it was the good pleasure of God, who set me apart [for this purpose] before I was born, to call me [to this ministry] through His unearned favor.
Presumption » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzziah
Presumption » Exemplified » Men of beth-shemesh
Presumption » Exemplified » Sons of sceva
But certain traveling Jews, who practiced exorcism, decided that they too would attempt to speak the name of the Lord over people dominated of evil spirits while saying, "I command you [evil spirits to come out] by [the authority of] Jesus whom Paul preaches." [Now] the seven sons of a Jewish leading priest named Sceva were doing this.
Presumption » Exemplified » israelites
Presumption » Exemplified » benhadad
Presumption » Exemplified » Builders of babel
Presumption » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzzah
Presumption » Exemplified » Diotrephes
I wrote a letter to the church [there], but Diotrephes, who loves to be first [in importance] among the members [of the body there], does not receive us [i.e., he did not listen to or acknowledge the authority of us apostles].
Presumption » Exemplified » Theudas
For [remember that] some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be someone [important], and that about four hundred people rallied [to his cause], but he was killed and all his men left him and nothing ever came of it.
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Exemplified » hezekiah
Pride » Exemplified » Laodiceans
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Pride » Exemplified » Ahithophel
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Scribes
In His teaching Jesus said, "Look out for the experts in the law of Moses, who like to walk around in long [flowing] robes and to receive special greetings at the open shopping markets and to occupy the principal seats in the synagogues and the head places at dinner tables.
Pride » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Pride » Exemplified » Herod
And then, on a particular day, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, delivered a speech [to the people] from his throne. The people began shouting, "His is the voice of a god and not a man." Suddenly, an angel from God struck him [with a terrible condition] because he refused to honor God [by what he said in his speech], so he was consumed by worms and died.
Pride » Exemplified » Judah
Pride » Exemplified » Moab
Pride » Exemplified » Tyre
Pride » Exemplified » Edom
Pride » Exemplified » Haman
Procrastination » Exemplified
Procrastination » Exemplified » Felix
And as he discussed the matters of doing right, and [maintaining] self control and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and answered, "Go on away for now; I will call you back when it is convenient for me."
Protection » Exemplified
for I will be with you [See Matt. 28:20] and no one will attack you or hurt you, for I have many people in this city [i.e., who will be converted]."
I will rescue you from the [Jewish] people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them,
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
Protection » Exemplified » jacob
Protection » Exemplified » Abraham
Protection » Exemplified » Israel
Protection » Exemplified » David
Protection » Exemplified » Shadrach
Protection » Exemplified » Daniel
Protection » Exemplified » Peter
So, Peter was arrested and put in jail with four groups of four soldiers each guarding him. Herod planned to have him brought before the people after the Passover Festival was over. So, Peter was kept in jail, but the church continued to pray earnestly to God for him. [See verse 12]. Then on the night that Herod was planning to have him brought [before the court], Peter was asleep, chained between two soldiers, with guards stationed at the jail doors. read more.
[Then it happened]: [Suddenly] an angel from the Lord stood beside Peter as a light shone into his cell. [The angel] gently struck his side, waking him up, saying, "Get up quickly." His chains fell from his hands.
Prudence » Exemplified
Prudence » Exemplified » The poor wise man
Prudence » Exemplified » Solomon
Prudence » Exemplified » Jethro
Prudence » Exemplified » jacob
Prudence » Exemplified » David
Prudence » Exemplified » The scribe
The expert in the law of Moses said to Jesus, "Truly, Teacher, you are right in saying that God is [the only] one and that there is no other God but Him. And that to love Him with all one's heart, with all one's understanding, and with all one's strength, and to love one's neighbor the same way he loves himself, are far more [important] than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices [in the world]." When Jesus saw that this man answered wisely, He said to him, "You are not [very] far from the kingdom of God." And after that, no one dared to ask Him any more questions.
Prudence » Exemplified » Joseph
Prudence » Exemplified » Aged counsellors of rehoboam
Prudence » Exemplified » Gamaliel
But [then] Gamaliel, a Council member, who was a Pharisee [i.e., a strict sect of the Jewish religion], and an expert in the law of Moses and highly regarded by all the people, stood up and ordered the apostles to step outside [of the Council meeting] briefly. And he said [to the Council members], "Men of Israel, be careful how you deal with these men. For [remember that] some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be someone [important], and that about four hundred people rallied [to his cause], but he was killed and all his men left him and nothing ever came of it. read more.
Later on another man, named Judas of Galilee, appeared during the census [Note: The time and circumstances of this census were probably known to the original readers], and led [a group of] people away after him, but he also was killed and all of his followers were scattered. And so now I say, hold off your accusations and let these men alone, for if their planning and effort is [merely] of human origin, it will be defeated, but if [it happens to be] of God, you will not be able to defeat them. And [if you try to], you may [actually] be fighting against [the work of] God."
Prudence » Exemplified » gideon
Prudence » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
He was with a very intelligent magistrate, [a Roman official named] Sergius Paulus. This man called for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the message of God.
Prudence » Exemplified » Paul
When Paul realized that part [of the Sanhedrin] were Sadducees and the other part were Pharisees, he lifted up his voice before the Council and said, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee. And it is concerning our hope that the dead will be raised that I have been brought to trial."
Rebellion against God » Exemplified » saul
Rebellion against God » Exemplified » Moses and aaron:
Rebellion against God » Exemplified
Rebellion against God » Exemplified » israelites
Rebellion against God » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Rebellion against God » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Rebellion against God » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Reproof » Exemplified
But because he had rebuked Herod, the tetrarch, for [marrying] his brother's wife Herodias, and for all the other bad things he had done,
It has actually been reported [to me] that there is a case of sexual immorality among you that is unheard of, even among the [unconverted] Gentiles. One of you is having sex with his stepmother. And you are arrogant [about it] instead [of being ashamed]. Should you not be grieved to the point of removing from your fellowship the person who has done this [terrible] deed? For although physically absent [from you], I am truly present with you in spirit and have already judged the person who did this [terrible] thing, just as if I were there [in person]. read more.
[I command you], when you people are assembled together, with my spirit [also present], in the name [i.e., by the authority] and power of our Lord Jesus, to turn such a person over to Satan for his body to be destroyed [Note: This probably refers to his removal from their fellowship. See verse 2], in order for his spirit to be saved in the day of the Lord [i.e., the judgment day]. [Note: This implies that his removal from their fellowship will have produced a genuine repentance before that time].
But when Cephas came to Antioch [of Syria], I confronted him personally [about a matter] for which he deserved to be condemned.
If any one of you has a complaint against someone, how can you dare to take it before non-Christian judges [to be decided], instead of before the saints [i.e., God's holy people]? Or, do you not know that God's people will judge the world? [Note: Possibly this refers to Christians somehow assisting Christ on the judgment day]. And if the world is [to be] judged by you [at that time], are you not capable of judging small matters [now]? Do you not know that we will judge [even] angels? [And if so], then how much more [must we judge] the things of this life! read more.
So then, if you have cases [or, courts] for deciding matters of this life, do you appoint [as judges] those who have no standing in the church? [i.e., heathens]. [Note: This difficult passage may also be taken as a statement, using sarcasm, "you appoint as judges..."]. I am saying this to make you ashamed. Can there not be found one wise person [there] among you who is able to decide [on a matter] between his [Christian] brothers? But [instead], a brother goes to court against his brother, and that in front of an unbelieving [judge]! Indeed, the fact that you have lawsuits with one another is [evidence of] a complete failure among you. Why should you not rather take the wrong? Why should you not rather accept being cheated? But [instead], you yourselves do the wrong and cheat [others], and you do this to [Christian] brothers!
Now I urge you, brothers, through the name [i.e., by the authority] of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you should all agree in what you say, so that no divisions [continue] among you. Be restored [to unity] by having common thoughts and convictions [i.e., in spiritual matters]. For it has been reported to me about you, my brothers, by some of Chloe's family, that there is quarreling [going on] among you. Now this is what I mean: Each of you is saying, "I am a follower of Paul," and another "I am a follower of Apollos," and another "I am a follower of Cephas [i.e., Peter]," and another "I am a follower of Christ." read more.
Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you immersed into the name of Paul?
Reproof » Exemplified » Zechariah
Reproof » Exemplified » Shemaiah
Reproof » Exemplified » Hanani
Reproof » Exemplified » Joab
Reproof » Exemplified » Ahijah
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Exemplified » samuel
Reproof » Exemplified » Daniel
Reproof » Exemplified » Elijah
Reproof » Exemplified » Elisha
Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
You people are unbending and unrepentant in your hearts and [unwilling to listen with] your ears. You are always resisting [the desires of] the Holy Spirit just like your forefathers did.
Reproof » Exemplified » Peter
But Peter said to him, "You and your money will both be destroyed for thinking you could buy the gift from God with money.
Resignation » Exemplified » David
Resignation » Exemplified » Aaron
Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah
Resignation » Exemplified » jacob
Resignation » Exemplified » israelites
Resignation » Exemplified » Peter
knowing that [I will] soon put off my "tent" [i.e., I will soon die], even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.
Resignation » Exemplified » Paul
[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?"
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
Revenge » Exemplified
Now when the Council members heard these things they were enraged and ground their teeth at him.
When daylight came, [a group of] Jews conspired together, agreeing under oath that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.
Revenge » Exemplified » By samson
Revenge » Exemplified » By the chief priests
When daylight came, [a group of] Jews conspired together, agreeing under oath that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.
Now when the Council members heard these things they were enraged and ground their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw God's splendor and Jesus standing at His right side. He said, "Look, I see heaven opened up and the Son of man standing at the right side of God." read more.
But they shouted loudly and refused to listen, and then all of them rushed at him. They threw him out of the city and stoned him [to death]. Those who witnessed [the incident] placed their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. So, they stoned Stephen [to death] as he called out to the Lord, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit [as I die]."
Revenge » Exemplified » Simon and levi
Revenge » Exemplified » Philistines
Revenge » Exemplified » Edomites
Revenge » Exemplified » Haman
Revenge » Exemplified » Ahab
Revenge » Exemplified » Joab
Revenge » Exemplified » Herodias
Now [because of this] Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but had not been able to. It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly. Then an ideal opportunity arose [i.e., for Herodias to do away with John] when Herod gave a dinner on his birthday for his influential friends, military commanders and the prominent officials of Galilee. read more.
And when Herodias' daughter [Note: According to Josephus her name was Salome] came in and danced [in front of them, sensually], she pleased Herod and his party guests so much that the king said to the young woman, "Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you." And he vowed to her, "I will give you whatever you ask me for, up to one half [the wealth] of my kingdom." So, she went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask for?" And her mother said, " [Ask for] the head of John the Immerser."
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Revenge » Exemplified » By herodias
Now [because of this] Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but had not been able to. It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly. Then an ideal opportunity arose [i.e., for Herodias to do away with John] when Herod gave a dinner on his birthday for his influential friends, military commanders and the prominent officials of Galilee. read more.
And when Herodias' daughter [Note: According to Josephus her name was Salome] came in and danced [in front of them, sensually], she pleased Herod and his party guests so much that the king said to the young woman, "Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you." And he vowed to her, "I will give you whatever you ask me for, up to one half [the wealth] of my kingdom." So, she went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask for?" And her mother said, " [Ask for] the head of John the Immerser."
Revenge » Exemplified » James and john
And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said [to Him], "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to burn them up?"
Revenge » Exemplified » Chief priests
But when the Jewish officials heard this, they were deeply convicted in their hearts and determined to kill the apostles.
Revenge » Exemplified » By haman
Revenge » Exemplified » By the philistines
Revenge » Exemplified » By the edomites
Revenge » Exemplified » By ahab
Revenge » Exemplified » By simeon and levi
Revenge » Exemplified » By jezebel
Revenge » Exemplified » By joab
Revenge » Exemplified » By james and john
And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said [to Him], "Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to burn them up?"
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Jews
And those who passed by [the cross] shouted abuse at Him and shook their heads [in derision], saying, "You who [said you] would destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself [from dying]; if you [really] are the Son of God, come down from the cross."
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Shimei
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Moabites and ammonites
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Michal
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Sennacherib, isa 37:17
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Athenian philosophers
Also certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers approached him for discussion. Some asked, "What will this know-it-all have to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating [a belief in] some different gods." [They said this] because he was proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection [of the dead].
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Malefactor
Then one of the criminals, who was hanging [on a cross also] spoke abusively to Him, saying, "Are you not the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]? [If you are], then save yourself and us."
Righteousness » Exemplified » David
Righteousness » Exemplified » jacob
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
By [having] faith, Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did. [And] because of his faith he was commended by God for being righteous, when God expressed approval of his offerings. By means of his faith, Abel still speaks [to us], even though he is dead.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Abraham
Is this blessing experienced by the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews only] or by the uncircumcised ones [i.e., the Gentiles] also? We are saying, "Abraham's faith was credited to him for righteousness."
So therefore, God considered him righteous [i.e., because of such faith].
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
However, those things which were [once regarded as] gain to me, I have [now] considered to be loss for [the sake of] Christ. What is more, I consider everything to be a loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus [as] my Lord, for whose sake I have suffered the loss of all things. [I now] consider [all of] them to be trash, in order to gain Christ and to be found in [fellowship with] Him, not having a righteousness of my own, acquired by observing the law of Moses, but one acquired through believing in Christ. This righteousness, which comes from God, is based on faith.
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Ephraim and manasseh
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Chiefs of judah
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Enemies of job
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Enemies of david
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » The men who held jesus
Now the men who were holding Jesus [in custody] began mocking Him and beating Him. And they blindfolded Him and asked Him, "Prophesy, who is it that hit you?"
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Chief priests
In the same way the leading priests, experts in the law of Moses and [Jewish] elders also mocked Him, saying,
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Children at beth-el
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Rulers of israel
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Ammonites
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Ishmael
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » People and rulers
People stood [around] watching [all this], while the leaders even sneered at Him, saying, "He saved other people; [now] let him save himself [i.e., from dying] if he [really] is the Christ, God's specially chosen one."
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Some of the multitude
But others made fun of them, saying, "Oh, they are just drunk [i.e., full of new wine]."
Seeking God » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
Seeking God » Exemplified » hezekiah
Seeking God » Exemplified » Uzziah
Seeking God » Exemplified » Josiah
Seeking God » Exemplified » Asa
Seeking God » Exemplified » Daniel
Seeking God » Exemplified » David
Seeking God » Exemplified » -ezra
Self-delusion » Exemplified » Ahab
Self-delusion » Exemplified » Jews
You people are doing what your father does." They said to Him, "We were not born illegitimately; the only Father we have is God."
They replied to Him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. How can you say, 'You will be set free'?"
Self-delusion » Exemplified » israelites
Self-delusion » Exemplified » The laodicean congregation
For you are saying, 'I am wealthy; I have made plenty of money and do not need anything.' But you do not know that you are [spiritually] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Self-denial » Exemplified
But I work out and get my body in shape [i.e., spiritually], so that after preaching to other people, I myself do not become disqualified [i.e., for winning the prize from God. See verse 24].
But I do not consider my life to be of value, as precious to me, [when compared to the importance of] accomplishing my task and the mission I received from the Lord Jesus to declare the good news of God's unearned favor [through Christ].
And no one lacked anything, for all who owned property or houses sold [some of] them and brought the money
They sold their belongings and property and divided [the money] among all [the believers] according to each one's need.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
By [having] faith, when Moses was grown up, he refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter, but chose rather to suffer mistreatment with God's people [i.e., the Israelites] than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a brief time.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Rechabites
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
And Joseph, who was called by the apostles, Barnabas (which means "son of encouragement"), was a descendant of the Jewish tribe of Levi, whose family originated from [the island of] Cyprus. He owned a field, but [due to the great need] sold it and brought the money and gave it to the apostles [for distribution].
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
And while walking along the shore of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw Simon [i.e., Peter] and his brother Andrew casting their net in the lake, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishermen for people." So, they left their nets immediately and became His followers. read more.
Then, as He walked on a little farther, He saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John, who were in their boat repairing nets. Immediately He called them [to become His followers] and they left their father, Zebedee, and went along with Him.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Esther
Self-denial » Exemplified » Poor widow
For all of them threw in from their abundance, but she threw in from her poverty all she had to live on."
Selfishness » Exemplified » Nabal
Selfishness » Exemplified » Jews
Selfishness » Exemplified » Cain
Selfishness » Exemplified » James and john
They answered Him, "Appoint one of us to sit at your right side and the other at your left side [when you come] in splendor."
Selfishness » Exemplified » Haman
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Lawyer
Just then a certain teacher of the law of Moses stood up and [attempted to] test Jesus, saying, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit [never ending] life?"
But, wanting to justify himself, the teacher of the law of Moses asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » saul
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Israel
For they did not know about God's way of making people right with Himself, so they attempted to establish their own way. In doing this they did not submit to God's way for being made right with Him.
Self-will » Exemplified » The israelites
Self-will » Exemplified » King saul
Self-will » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Self-will » Exemplified » Josiah
Self-will » Exemplified » David
Self-will » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Josiah
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » saul
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » David
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Simplicity » Exemplified
And every day they continued to meet together in the Temple [i.e., for teaching and worship]. They were enjoying their meals and the close fellowship they shared in the various homes, and were
So, the large number of believers were united in heart and soul [i.e., mind and spirit] and not one of them said that anything he owned [really] belonged to him, but they shared all things in common.
Simplicity » Exemplified » Paul
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
Simplicity » Exemplified » David
Sincerity » Exemplified » Men of zebulun
Sincerity » Exemplified » Paul
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
Sincerity » Exemplified » The redeemed
Sincerity » Exemplified » Lois and eunice
I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].
Sincerity » Exemplified » Timothy
I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].
Sincerity » Exemplified » hezekiah
Sincerity » Exemplified » By some men of the tribe of zebulun
Sincerity » Exemplified » By nathanael
[As] Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward Him, He said [this] about him, "Look, [there is] a true Israelite, a completely honest man!"
Sincerity » Exemplified » By hezekiah
Sincerity » Exemplified » By paul
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
Sincerity » Exemplified » By lois and eunice
I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].
Sincerity » Exemplified » By timothy
I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].
national Sins » Exemplified
and if God also condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by reducing them to ashes, thereby condemning them to catastrophic destruction, and making them an example to other ungodly people in the future;
national Sins » Exemplified » Moab
national Sins » Exemplified » Nations of canaan
national Sins » Exemplified » Tyre
national Sins » Exemplified » Nineveh
Slander » Exemplified » Doeg
Slander » Exemplified » Jews
For when John came, he did not eat or drink [on festive occasions] and people said, 'He is dominated by an evil spirit.' [Then] the Son of man came eating and drinking [at festive occasions] and they said, 'Look, He is a glutton and a drunkard and a friend of tax collectors and worldly people.' It proves that [God's] wise counsel is right by the way things turn out."
Slander » Exemplified » Princes of ammon
Slander » Exemplified » Children of belial
Slander » Exemplified » Jeremiah's enemies
Slander » Exemplified » Ziba
Slander » Exemplified » Laban's sons
Slander » Exemplified » Gashmu
Slander » Exemplified » David's enemies
Slander » Exemplified » Enemies of the jews
Slander » Exemplified » Haman
Slander » Exemplified » Enemies of stephen
Then they enlisted men to say [i.e., to testify falsely against Stephen, verse 13], "We heard him criticizing Moses and [even] God."
Slander » Exemplified » Enemies of paul
Jason has welcomed them and [now] all of them [i.e., Paul, Silas, Jason and the others] are going against the [Roman] laws of Caesar by saying that someone else is [our] king; that Jesus is [king]!"
Slander » Exemplified » priests
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Corinthians
Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the good news which I preached to you. You received it; you are standing firm in it;
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Colossians
For even though I am absent [from you] in body, still I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing and observing [i.e., with my mind's eye] your orderly behavior and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
Steadfastness » Exemplified » David
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Caleb
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Joshua
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Josiah
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Shadrach
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Daniel
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
And these [new converts] continued regularly [to listen] to the teaching of the apostles and to share with them; they broke bread [in memory of Jesus] and continued praying.
Strife » Exemplified » Judah and israel
Strife » Exemplified » israelites
Strife » Exemplified » Herdmen of gerar and of isaac
Strife » Exemplified » Laban and jacob
Strife » Exemplified
Strife » Exemplified » Paul and barnabas
A heated discussion developed [over this matter] so that Paul and Barnabas went their separate ways [over it], with Barnabas sailing for Cyprus and taking [John] Mark with him.
Strife » Exemplified » Pharisees and sadducees
When he said this it stirred up a dispute between the Pharisees and Sadducees and the assembly became divided.
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
After Paul and Barnabas had a heated debate and argued with these men [over this issue], the brothers [of the Antioch church] decided that Paul and Barnabas, along with certain others, should go up to Jerusalem and discuss the question with the apostles and elders there.
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » saul
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Peter
Then Peter began to curse and swear, "[I tell you], I do not know the man." And immediately a rooster crowed.
And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man."
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Shimei
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Jews
profane Swearing » Exemplified
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Peter
Then Peter began to curse and swear, "[I tell you], I do not know the man." And immediately a rooster crowed.
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Temptation » Exemplified
But, so that I would not become too conceited over the tremendous revelations [I received], a "thorn in the flesh" was given to me as a messenger from Satan to torment me. [Note: This "thorn" was probably some physical handicap, possibly defective eyesight. See Gal. 4:14-15; 6:11].
And when you could have been tempted to look down on me [because of the nature of my affliction], instead you welcomed me as [if I were] an angel, or even Christ Jesus Himself!
Temptation » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Temptation » Exemplified » balaam
Temptation » Exemplified » David
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter
and seeing Peter warming himself by the fire, she looked at him and said, "You were with Jesus from Nazareth, too." But he denied it, saying, "I do not know or understand what you are talking about." Then he went out onto the porch and the rooster crowed. When the servant girl saw him [there], she again began saying to those nearby, "This man is one of them [i.e., a disciple of Jesus]." read more.
But again he denied it. Then after a little while those standing nearby said to Peter again, "We know for sure that you are one of them because you are from Galilee." [Note: Peter's accent gave him away. See Matt. 26:73]. Then Peter began to curse and swear, saying, "I do not know this man you are talking about."
Temptation » Exemplified » Joseph
Temptation » Exemplified » Achan
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Levites
Thankfulness » Exemplified » David
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Paul
[So], hearing that we were coming, the brothers [from Rome] traveled from there as far [south] as "The Market of Appius" and "The Three Inns" to meet us. When Paul saw them he thanked God and was [very] encouraged.
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Daniel
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Simeon
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Jonah
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Anna
She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin].
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Levites
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » David
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Daniel
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Paul
[So], hearing that we were coming, the brothers [from Rome] traveled from there as far [south] as "The Market of Appius" and "The Three Inns" to meet us. When Paul saw them he thanked God and was [very] encouraged.
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Simeon
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Jonah
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Anna
She came forward at that very time and thanked God [in prayer] and spoke about the child [Jesus] to everyone [in the Temple area] who was expecting the redemption of the people of Jerusalem [i.e., their liberation from sin].
The favor of God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you are someone greatly favored [i.e., by God]; the Lord is with you."
Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid Mary, for you have received favor from God.
The favor of God » Exemplified
The favor of God » Exemplified » samuel
The favor of God » Exemplified » David
who found favor in God's sight and asked for permission to build a [special] house for the God of Jacob's [descendants] to live in.
The favor of God » Exemplified » Job
Theft » Exemplified » Rachel
Theft » Exemplified » Achan
Theft » Exemplified » Micah
Unbelief » Exemplified » israelites
Unbelief » Exemplified » saul
[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].
Unbelief » Exemplified » People of jericho
By [having] faith, Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with the disobedient [inhabitants of Jericho] because she welcomed the [twelve] spies in peace.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Moses and aaron:
Unbelief » Exemplified
Unbelief » Exemplified » Naaman
Unbelief » Exemplified » Samaritan lord
Unbelief » Exemplified » Chief priests
"Tell us if you are the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]." But He replied, "You would not believe me if I [did] tell you [who I am].
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thomas
So, the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he replied to them, "I will not believe [it] unless I see the scars of the nails in His hands, and put my finger on the nail scars, and put my hand in His side."
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thessalonian jews
But [other] Jews became jealous and, recruiting certain ungodly riffraff, they gathered a mob and brought the city to near-riot conditions. They [even] attacked Jason's house and attempted to bring Paul and Silas before the [assembly of] people.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Jews of iconium
But the Jews who did not obey [the Gospel message] incited the spirits of the [unconverted] Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Brethren of Christ
For even Jesus' [half-] brothers did not believe in Him [i.e., at that time].
Waiting » Exemplified » Isaiah
Waiting » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.
Waiting » Exemplified » jacob
Waiting » Exemplified » Micah
Waiting » Exemplified » David
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » jacob
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Hannah
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Isaiah
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph, from Arimathea, a highly respected member of the [Jewish] Council, who was expecting the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate [i.e., the Roman appointed governor] and asked [him] for the body of Jesus.
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » David
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Micah
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Paul
I have worked and suffered. I have often gone without sleep, been hungry and thirsty, often gone without food [i.e., for spiritual reasons], been cold and had inadequate clothing.
Watchfulness » Exemplified » David
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Anna
and has been a widow [all these years], and is now eighty-four years old.) She has never left the Temple, but worships [God] by fasting [i.e., going without food and/or water for religious reasons] and praying night and day.
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