4 Bible Verses about Exemplified
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For I have set you an example, in order that you may do what I have done to you.
That is the life to which you have been called, for Christ himself suffered for you, leaving you an example so that you might follow his footsteps.
The way I lived from my youth up, spending my early life among my own nation and at Jerusalem, is well known to all Jews,
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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
His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your eyes; I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired men!'
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, named Judas Iscariot, went to the high priests, and said, "What will you give me if I hand him over to you?" And they counted him out thirty silver pieces. And from that time he watched for a good opportunity to hand him over to them.
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
the adversary of every being that is called a god or an object of worship, and so overbearing toward them as to enter God's sanctuary and take his seat there, proclaiming himself to be God??5 do you not remember that when I was with you, I used to tell you this?
Ambition » Exemplified » Sons of zebedee
He said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Give orders that these two sons of mine sit one at your right and one at your left, when you are king!"
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 have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say.
Apostates » Exemplified
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
keeping hold of faith and a good conscience. For some people have let that go and have had their faith ruined, like Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I turned over to Satan, to be taught not to blaspheme.
Apostates » Exemplified » Professed disciples
In consequence of this many of his disciples drew back and would not go about with him any longer.
Assurance » Exemplified
This is why I am suffering as I am, but I am not ashamed of it, for I know whom I have trusted and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have intrusted to him for that Day.
The Lord will rescue me from any harm and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By paul
This is why I am suffering as I am, but I am not ashamed of it, for I know whom I have trusted and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have intrusted to him for that Day.
The Lord will rescue me from any harm and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Backsliding » Exemplified
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
But he denied it before them all, and said, "I do not know what you mean." And he went out into the gateway, and another maid saw him, and said to the men there, "This fellow was with Jesus the Nazarene!" He denied it again, with an oath, and said, "I do not know the man!" read more.
A little while after the bystanders came up to Peter and said, "You are certainly one of them too, for your accent shows it!" Then he started to swear with the strongest oaths, "I do not know the man!" And at that moment a cock crowed.
Backsliding » Exemplified » saul
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Timothy
I hope, with the help of the Lord Jesus, to send Timothy to you soon, so that I, too, may be cheered by having news about you. For I have no one like him who would take such a real interest in you. For they are all looking out for their own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ. read more.
But you know his character, and how like a son helping his father he has worked like a slave with me in preaching the good news.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
for he came near dying for the Lord's work, and risked his life to make up for what was lacking in the service you have done me.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
For, as I see it, living means Christ and dying something even better.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Joanna, &c
and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them with their means.
Blasphemy » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Blasphemy » Exemplified » The danite
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified
For to keep you from thinking too well of yourselves, brothers, I do not want you to miss this secret, that only partial insensibility has come upon Israel, to last until all the heathen have come in,
Why, to this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil hangs over their minds,
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
You blind guides! straining out the gnat, and yet swallowing the camel!
Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, 'If anyone swears by the sanctuary, it does not matter, but if anyone swears by the gold of the sanctuary, it is binding.'
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Churches of laodicea
Because you say, "I am rich, I have become wealthy, I need nothing," and you do not know that it is you that are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
holy Boldness » Exemplified
He went to the synagogue there, and for three months spoke confidently, holding discussions and trying to persuade them about the Kingdom of God.
But Barnabas got hold of him and introduced him to the apostles, and he told them how on his journey he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how boldly he had spoken for the cause of Jesus at Damascus.
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, said to them, "Leaders of the people and members of the council, if it is for a benefit conferred upon a helpless man, and as to how he was cured, that we are called to account here today, you and the people of Israel must all know that it is through the power of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that he stands here before you well. read more.
He is the stone that you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone. There is no salvation through anyone else, for there is no one else in the world who has been named to men as their only means of being saved." They were amazed to see how outspoken Peter and John were, and to find that they were uneducated men with no advantages. They recognized them as companions of Jesus,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Daniel
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the council, who was himself living in expectation of the reign of God, made bold to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Apollos
He spoke very confidently in the synagogue at first, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained the Way of God to him more correctly.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
You stubborn people, with heathen hearts and ears, you are always opposing the holy Spirit, just as your forefathers did!
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Persons who offered to follow Christ
As they were going along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go."
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Martha
The Master answered, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and anxious about many things, but our wants are few,
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
Because you say, "I am rich, I have become wealthy, I need nothing," and you do not know that it is you that are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked,
Church of laodicea » Exemplified » Self-righteousness
Because you say, "I am rich, I have become wealthy, I need nothing," and you do not know that it is you that are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked,
Communion of saints » Exemplified
And they devoted themselves to the teaching and the society of the apostles, the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Jonathan
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Daniel
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
With these words, he knelt down with them all and prayed. They all wept aloud, and throwing their arms about Paul's neck they kissed him affectionately, for they were especially saddened at his saying that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
Communion of saints » Exemplified » David
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Apostles
They were all devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, with the women and Mary, Jesus' mother, and his 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
To the overscrupulous I have become overscrupulous, so as to win the overscrupulous; I have become everything to everybody, so as by all means to 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 a number of Jews had come out to see Mary and Martha, to condole with them about their brother.
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Job
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Job's friends
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Apostles
and they did not for a single day stop teaching and preaching in the Temple and in private houses the good news of Jesus, the Christ.
Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. The God of our forefathers raised Jesus to life when you had hung him on a cross and killed him. God took him up to his right hand as our leader and savior, in order to give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. read more.
We and the holy Spirit which God has given to those who obey him are witnesses to these things."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Man born blind
He answered, "I do not know about his being a sinful man. All I know is that I was blind before and now I can see."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
Which of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They killed the men who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and killed??53 you who had the Law given to you by angels, and did not obey it!"
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Church in pergamos
I know where you live; where Satan has his throne! Yet you cling to my name and did not renounce your faith in me even in the days when my faithful Antipas, my witness, was put to death among you??here Satan lives.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Martyrs
Then I saw thrones with beings seated on them, who were empowered to act as judges. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded on account of the testimony of Jesus and the message of God, who refused to worship the animal and its statue, and would not have its mark put on their foreheads or on their hands. They were restored to life and reigned with the Christ a thousand years.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Timothy
Enter the great contest of faith! Take hold of eternal life, to which God called you, when before many witnesses you made the great profession of faith.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » John
I, John, your brother and companion in the distress, the kingdom, and the endurance that Jesus brings, found myself on the island called Patmos, for uttering God's message and testifying to Jesus.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Simon Peter answered, "To whom can we go, sir? You have a message of eternal life, and we believe and are satisfied that you are the Holy One of God."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
They had the apostles brought before them and demanded of them, "By what power or authority have men like you done this?" Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, said to them, "Leaders of the people and members of the council, if it is for a benefit conferred upon a helpless man, and as to how he was cured, that we are called to account here today, read more.
you and the people of Israel must all know that it is through the power of Jesus Christ of Nazareth whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that he stands here before you well. He is the stone that you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone. There is no salvation through anyone else, for there is no one else in the world who has been named to men as their only means of being saved."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Martha
She said to him, "Yes, Master, I do indeed believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
and spoke boldly for the Lord's cause, talking and debating with the Greek-speaking Jews. But they tried to kill him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified
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 we are suffering it justly, for we are only getting our deserts, but this man has done nothing wrong."
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Daniel
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Peter
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' feet and said, "Leave me, Master, for I am a sinful man."
Confession of sin » Exemplified » -ezra
Contempt » Exemplified » False teachers
For they say, "His letters are impressive and telling, but his personal appearance is insignificant and as a speaker he amounts to nothing."
Contempt » Exemplified » Nabal
Contempt » Exemplified » Children of belial
Contempt » Exemplified » Michal
Contempt » Exemplified » Hagar
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
Not that I have anything to complain of, for I have learned how to be contented with the condition I am in. I know how to live humbly and I know how to enjoy plenty. I have learned the secret, in any and all conditions, of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of going without.
Contentment » Exemplified » Barzillai
Contentment » Exemplified » Agur
Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite
Contentment » Exemplified » David
Covetousness » Exemplified » saul
Covetousness » Exemplified » Ahab
Covetousness » Exemplified
They have left the straight path and gone astray. They have followed the path of Balaam, the son of Beor, who set his heart on dishonest gain,
Alas for them, for they follow Cain's path, they plunge into Balaam's error for gain, and they perish in rebelliousness like Korah's.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Eli's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Judas
Then one of the Twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the high priests, and said, "What will you give me if I hand him over to you?" And they counted him out thirty silver pieces.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Exemplified » Laban
Covetousness » Exemplified » Samuel's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Achan
Covetousness » Exemplified » Felix
At the same time he hoped to get money from Paul, and for that reason he used to send for him very often and talk 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
Just at that time it happened that she had been taken ill and had died, and they had washed her body and laid her out in a room upstairs.
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified
(This man bought a piece of land with the money paid him for his treachery, and his body swelled up and burst open in the middle and all his vitals poured out.
And he threw down the silver and left the Temple and went off and hung 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
But the angel of the Lord struck him down immediately, because he did not give the honor to God; and he was eaten 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
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said to them, "Go and inquire particularly about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, so that I may go and do homage to him too."
Deceit » Exemplified » Chief priests
It was now two days before the festival of the Passover and of Unleavened Bread. And the high priests and scribes were casting about for a way to arrest him by stealth and put him to death,
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
Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound at Jerusalem but to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
Decision » Exemplified » Peter
Simon Peter answered, "To whom can we go, sir? You have a message of eternal life,
Decision » Exemplified » Ruth
Denial of Christ » Exemplified
Then they shouted back, "No! Not him, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a robber.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our forefathers, has done this honor to his servant Jesus, whom you betrayed and disowned before Pilate, when he had decided to let him go. But you disowned the Holy, Righteous One. You asked to have a murderer released for you,
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a maid came up to him, and said, "You were with Jesus the Galilean, too!" But he denied it before them all, and said, "I do not know what you mean." And he went out into the gateway, and another maid saw him, and said to the men there, "This fellow was with Jesus the Nazarene!" read more.
He denied it again, with an oath, and said, "I do not know the man!" A little while after the bystanders came up to Peter and said, "You are certainly one of them too, for your accent shows it!" Then he started to swear with the strongest oaths, "I do not know the man!" And at that moment a cock crowed. And Peter remembered Jesus' words when he had said, "Before a cock crows, you will disown me three times!" And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Despair » Exemplified » Cain
Despair » Exemplified » Ahithophel
Despair » Exemplified » Judas
And he threw down the silver and left the Temple and went off and hung himself.
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
You remember, brothers, how we toiled and labored. We worked night and day, when we preached the good news to you, in order not to be a burden to any of you.
Diligence » Exemplified » hezekiah
Diligence » Exemplified » Titus
I send with them another brother of ours whose devotion we have often tested in many ways, which is now greater than ever, because of his perfect confidence in you.
Diligence » Exemplified » jacob
Diligence » Exemplified » Psalmist
Diligence » Exemplified » Apollos
He had had some instruction about the Way of the Lord, and he talked with burning zeal and taught painstakingly about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's.
Diligence » Exemplified » Apostles
and they did not for a single day stop teaching and preaching in the Temple and in private houses the good news of Jesus, the Christ.
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 each of you hurries to get his own supper and eat it, and one goes hungry while another 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 they obeyed, and about daybreak went into the Temple and began to teach. The high priest and his party came over and called together the council and indeed the whole senate of the Israelites, and sent to the prison to have the apostles brought in.
Election » Exemplified
If you belonged to the world, the world would love what was its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have selected you from the world, that the world hates you.
I do not mean all of you; I know whom I have chosen; but let the Scripture be fulfilled: " 'He who is eating my bread Has raised his heel against me.'
Election » Exemplified » jacob
she was told, "The elder will be the younger's slave." As the Scripture says, "I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau."
Election » Exemplified » Paul
And when God, who had set me apart from my birth and had called me in his mercy, saw fit
Election » Exemplified » isaac
Election » Exemplified » Abram
Election » Exemplified » Rufus
Remember me to Rufus, that eminent Christian, and to his mother, who has been a mother to me.
Election » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Envy » Exemplified
But when the Jews saw the crowd, they were very jealous, and they contradicted what Paul said and abused him.
This offended the Jews and they gathered some unprincipled loafers, formed a mob and started a riot in the town. They attacked Jason's house, to find them and bring them out among the 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
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
His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your eyes; I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired men!'
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Israel
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Jonah
Faith » Exemplified
And why should I go on? For my time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, who by their faith conquered kingdoms, attained uprightness, received new promises, shut the mouths of lions,
Yet though they all gained God's approval by their faith, they none of them received what he had promised,
Faith » Exemplified » moses
Faith made Moses, when he was grown up, refuse to be known as a son of Pharaoh's daughter,
Faith made him leave Egypt, unafraid of the king's anger, for he persevered as though he saw him who is unseen.
Faith » Exemplified » Daniel
Faith » Exemplified » Philippian jailor
Then he took them up to his house and offered them food, and he and all his household were very happy over their new faith in God.
"Believe in the Lord Jesus," they said, "and you and your household will be saved!"
Faith » Exemplified » Thessalonians
for we can never forget before our God and Father your energetic faith, your loving service, and your unwavering expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Faith » Exemplified » Colossians
for what we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love you have for all God's people,
Faith » Exemplified » Joseph
Faith inspired Joseph when he was dying to tell of the future migration of the Israelites, and to give instructions about his own body.
Faith » Exemplified » isaac
Faith enabled Isaac to bequeath to Jacob and Esau blessings that were still to be.
Faith » Exemplified » jacob
Faith made Jacob when he was dying give a blessing to each of Joseph's sons, and bow in worship even while leaning on his staff.
Faith » Exemplified » Rahab
Faith saved Rahab the prostitute from being destroyed with those who disobeyed God, because she had given a friendly welcome to the scouts.
Faith » Exemplified » Peter
Faith » Exemplified » Caleb
Faith » Exemplified » Lois
of being reminded of your genuine faith, a faith that was seen first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice; I am sure it is in you also.
Faith » Exemplified » Paul
I have had a part in the great contest, I have run my race, I have preserved my faith.
Faith » Exemplified » Enoch
Faith caused Enoch to be taken up from the earth without experiencing death; he could not be found, because God had taken him up. For before he was taken up there is evidence that he pleased God,
Faith » Exemplified » Abel
Faith made Abel's sacrifice greater in the sight of God than Cain's; through faith he gained God's approval as an upright man, for God himself approved his offering, and through faith even when he was dead he still spoke.
Faith » Exemplified » Noah
Faith led Noah, when he was warned by God of things no one then saw, in obedience to the warning to build an ark in which to save his family, and by such faith he condemned the world, and came to possess that uprightness which faith produces.
Faith » Exemplified » Shadrach
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
Then the governor, seeing what had happened, believed, and was thunderstruck at the Lord's teaching.
Faith » Exemplified » The disciples
Now we know that you know everything and do not need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you have really come from God."
Faith » Exemplified » Martha
She said to him, "Yes, Master, I do indeed believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world."
Faith » Exemplified » Thomas
Faith » Exemplified » Romans
First I thank my God through Jesus Christ about you all, because the news of your faith is spreading all over the world.
Faith » Exemplified » Woman who was a sinner
But he said to the woman, "It is your faith that has saved you. Go in peace."
Faith » Exemplified » Samaritans
Many of the Samaritans in that town came to believe in him because of the testimony the woman gave when she said, "He has told me everything I ever did!"
Faith » Exemplified » Job
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
This plan met the approval of the whole body, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, who had been a convert to Judaism.
Faith » Exemplified » priests
So God's message continued to spread; the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a great many priests accepted the faith.
Faithfulness » Exemplified
Now the faithfulness of Moses in all the house of God was that of a servant, in faithfully repeating what he was told to say;
has been to the God who appointed him, just as Moses was, in all the house of God.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul
for I have not shrunk from letting you know God's purpose without reserve.
I never shrank from telling you anything that was for your good, nor from teaching you in public or at your houses,
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Timothy
This is why I have sent Timothy to you. He is a dear child of mine, in the service of the Lord, and one on whom you can depend, and he will help you to keep in mind my methods in the service of Christ Jesus, which I follow everywhere in every church.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Joseph
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Antipas
I know where you live; where Satan has his throne! Yet you cling to my name and did not renounce your faith in me even in the days when my faithful Antipas, my witness, was put to death among you??here 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
Faith led Noah, when he was warned by God of things no one then saw, in obedience to the warning to build an ark in which to save his family, and by such faith he condemned the world, and came to possess that uprightness which faith produces.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
So the church all over Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace and became established. It lived in reverence for the Lord and, stimulated by the holy Spirit, it grew steadily in numbers.
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
But as he talked of uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "You may go for the present. I will find time later to send for you."
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 falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
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 have left the straight path and gone astray. They have followed the path of Balaam, the son of Beor, who set his heart on dishonest gain,
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Many disciples
In consequence of this many of his disciples drew back and would not go about with him any longer.
Glorifying God » Exemplified
so that the people were astonished to see the dumb speak, the lame walk, and the blind see. And they praised the God of Israel.
And when the crowd saw it, they were filled with awe, and praised God for giving such power to men.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The multitude
so that the people were astonished to see the dumb speak, the lame walk, and the blind see. And they praised the God of Israel.
And when the crowd saw it, they were filled with awe, and praised God for giving such power to men.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Paul
For from him everything comes; through him everything exists; and in him everything ends! Glory to him forever! Amen.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Abraham
He did not incredulously question God's promise, but his faith gave him power and he praised God
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The church at jerusalem
When they heard this, they made no further objection, but they gave honor to God, and said, "Then God has given even the heathen repentance and the hope of life!"
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Woman with infirmity
And he laid his hands on her, and she instantly became erect, and praised God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Gentiles at antioch
When the heathen heard this they were delighted, and praised God's message, and all who were destined for eternal life believed,
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Leper
But one of them, when he saw that he was cured, came back, loudly praising God,
Glorifying God » Exemplified » David
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Man sick of the palsy
And he got up at once before them all, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home, praising God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The gentiles (non-jewish people) at antioch (of syria)
When the heathen heard this they were delighted, and praised God's message, and all who were destined for eternal life believed,
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The leper whom jesus healed
But one of them, when he saw that he was cured, came back, loudly praising God,
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The woman with infirmity
And he laid his hands on her, and she instantly became erect, and praised God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
And he regained his sight immediately, and followed Jesus, giving thanks to God. And all the people saw it and praised God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The centurion
When the captain saw what had happened he praised God, and said, "This man was really innocent!"
Glorifying God » Exemplified » By jesus
I have done honor to you here on earth, by completing the work which you gave me to do.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The congregation at jerusalem
But I said, 'Never, sir! For nothing that was not ceremonially cleansed has ever passed my lips.'
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The man sick with palsy
And he got up at once before them all, and picked up what he had been lying on, and went home, praising God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The shepherds
And the shepherds went back glorifying God and praising him for all that they had heard and seen in fulfilment of what they had been told.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The angels
Glorifying God » Exemplified » By david
Gluttony » Exemplified
For you know how, when he afterward wished to claim the blessing, he was refused it, although he begged for it with tears, for he had no opportunity to repent of what he had done.
Gluttony » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Herod
So a day was fixed and on it Herod, dressed in his robes of state, took his seat on his throne in the theater, and made them an address, and the people shouted in applause, "It is a god's voice, not a man's!" But the angel of the Lord struck him down immediately, because he did not give the honor to God; and he was eaten 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 said to them, "Then what am I to do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?" They all said, "Have him crucified!" He said, "Why, what has he done that is wrong?" But they shouted all the louder, "Have him crucified!"
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Chief priests
When it was morning, all the high priests and elders of the people held a consultation about Jesus, with a view to putting him to death. And they bound him and led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor.
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
You will testify, and God will, how pure and upright and irreproachable our relations were with you who believed.
Holiness » Exemplified » Israel
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
It was in that way in ancient times that those pious women who set their hopes on God made themselves attractive. They were submissive to their husbands,
Holiness » Exemplified » David
Holiness » Exemplified » John the baptist
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
"By the lips of his holy prophets he promised of old to do this??71 To save us from our enemies and from the hands of all who hate us,
Hope » Exemplified » Thessalonians
for we can never forget before our God and Father your energetic faith, your loving service, and your unwavering expectation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Hope » Exemplified » Abraham
Abraham, hoping against hope, had faith, and so became the father of many nations, in fulfilment of the Scripture, "So countless shall your descendants be."
Hope » Exemplified » David
Hope » Exemplified » Paul
and I have the same hope in God that they themselves hold, that there is to be a resurrection of the upright and the wicked.
Humility » Exemplified
Humility » Exemplified » Manasseh
Humility » Exemplified » hezekiah
Humility » Exemplified » Josiah
Humility » Exemplified » David
Humility » Exemplified » Woman of canaan
But she said, "O yes, sir! For even dogs eat the scraps that fall from their masters' table!"
Humility » Exemplified » Abraham
Humility » Exemplified » jacob
Humility » Exemplified » John the baptist
But John dissuaded him, and said, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
Humility » Exemplified » gideon
Humility » Exemplified » Isaiah
Humility » Exemplified » Joshua
Humility » Exemplified » Paul
and how I served the Lord most humbly and with tears, through all the trials that I encountered because of the plots of the Jews.
Humility » Exemplified » Peter
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' feet and said, "Leave me, Master, for I am a sinful man."
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Judas
And he went straight up to Jesus and said, "Good evening, Master!" and kissed him affectionately.
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Even Simon himself believed and after his baptism devoted himself to Philip, and he was amazed at seeing such signs and great wonders taking place. When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted God's message, they sent Peter and John there. When they came, they prayed that the Samaritans might receive the holy Spirit, read more.
for it had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the holy Spirit. But when Simon saw that the holy Spirit was imparted through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, "Give me also this power to communicate the holy Spirit to anyone I place my hands upon." But Peter said to him, "Go to destruction with your money, for thinking you could buy God's gift with it! You have no share or part in this movement, for your heart is not honest in the sight of God. So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, to see if you may not be forgiven for thinking of such a thing. For I see that you are a bitter poison and a bundle of iniquity!"
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Cain
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Ananias
But a man named Ananias, who, with his wife Sapphira, had sold a piece of property, with his wife's connivance appropriated some of the price received, and brought only a part of it to put at the disposal of the apostles. And Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan taken such possession of your heart that you should lie to the holy Spirit, by appropriating part of the price of your land? read more.
As long as it was unsold was it not yours, and after it was sold was not the money under your control? How could you think of doing such a thing? You did not lie to men but to God!" When Ananias heard these words he fell down and expired, and everyone who heard them spoken was appalled. The younger men got up and wrapping his body up carried it out and buried it. About three hours later, his wife came in, without having learned what had happened. Peter said to her, "Tell me, did you sell the land for such and such a sum?" "Yes," she said, "that was it."
Idleness and sloth » Exemplified » Thessalonians
For we hear that some of you are living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any work.
Idleness and sloth » Exemplified » Watchmen
Idolatry » Exemplified
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahaz
Idolatry » Exemplified » Manasseh
Idolatry » Exemplified » Judah
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
The crowds, seeing what Paul had done, shouted in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have come down to us in human form!" They called Barnabas Zeus, and Paul, because he was the principal speaker, Hermes.
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
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Gentiles
But formerly, in your ignorance of God, you were slaves to gods that really did not exist,
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Jews
Industry » Exemplified
and as they practiced the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together, for they were tent-makers.
we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,
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
Peter went with them at once. When he arrived, they took him up to the room and all the widows stood around him crying and showing him the shirts and coats that Dorcas had made when she was still with them.
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
And Jesus said, "Were not all ten cured? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give thanks to God except this foreigner?"
Injustice » Exemplified » Pilate
When Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing but that a riot was beginning instead, he took some water and washed his hands in the presence of the crowd, saying, "I am not responsible for this man's death; you must see to it yourselves." And all the people answered, "His blood be on us and on our children!" Then he released Barabbas for them, and he had Jesus flogged and handed him over to be crucified.
Injustice » Exemplified
Injustice » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
Injustice » Exemplified » Judas
and said, "I did wrong when I handed an innocent man over to death!" They said, "What is that to us? You see to it yourself."
Injustice » Exemplified » Jews
Injustice » Exemplified » Ahab, 1ki 21:10
Injustice » Exemplified » Festus
But when two whole years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and as he wanted to gratify the Jews, Felix left Paul in prison.
the Joy of God over his people » Exemplified
Justice » Exemplified » Solomon
Justice » Exemplified » Josiah
Justice » Exemplified » samuel
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph
Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the council, a good and upright man, who had not voted for the plan or action of the council. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and lived in expectation of the Kingdom of God.
Justice » Exemplified » David
Justice » Exemplified » moses
Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul
Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ and be known to be united to him, with any uprightness I may have not based on law but coming through faith in Christ??he uprightness that comes from God through faith.
Justification before God » Exemplified » Abraham
Liberality » Exemplified » David
Liberality » Exemplified » Shunammite
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Liberality » Exemplified » Stephanas
And I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have come here, for they have made up for your absence.
Liberality » Exemplified » Jews
Liberality » Exemplified » Nebuzaradan
Liberality » Exemplified » Barzillai
Liberality » Exemplified » Church of antioch
The disciples determined to make up a contribution, each according to his ability, and send it to the brothers who lived in Judea, and this they did, sending it to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Liberality » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
Liberality » Exemplified » Job
Liberality » Exemplified » Princes of israel
Liberality » Exemplified » Lydia
When she and her household were baptized, she appealed to us, and said, "If you are really convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted upon our coming.
Liberality » Exemplified » Paul
You know well enough that these hands of mine provided for my needs and my companions.
Liberality » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
and sold their property and belongings, and divided the money with all the rest, according to their special needs.
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
Among the disciples at Joppa there was a woman named Tabitha, which is in Greek Dorcas, that is, gazelle. She had devoted herself to doing good and to acts of charity.
Liberality » Exemplified » Boaz
Liberality » Exemplified » Joanna
and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them with their means.
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Manasseh
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Paul
but God had mercy on me in order that in my case as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display his perfect patience, as an example to those who would later believe in him and find eternal life.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
In the evening a rich man named Joseph, from Arimathea, who had himself been a disciple of Jesus, came. He went to Pilate and asked him for Jesus' body. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a piece of clean linen, read more.
and laid it in a new tomb that belonged to him, that he had cut in the rock, and he rolled a great stone over the doorway of the tomb, and went away.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Peter
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, are you more devoted to me than these others are?" Peter said to him, "Yes, Master, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Then feed my lambs!" Again Jesus said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, are you devoted to me?" He said to him, "Yes, Master, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Then be a shepherd to my sheep!" Jesus said to him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because the third time Jesus asked him if he loved him, and he answered, "Master, you know everything, you can see that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Then feed my sheep!
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Mary magdalene
But Mary stood just outside the tomb, weeping. And as she wept she looked down into the tomb,
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Certain women
But Jesus turned to them and said, "Women of Jerusalem, do not weep for me but weep for yourselves and for your children,
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Thomas
So Thomas the Twin said to his fellow-disciples, "Let us go also, and die with him."
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Paul
Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound at Jerusalem but to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Penitent woman
Therefore, I tell you, her sins, many as they are, are forgiven, for she has loved me so much. But the man with little to be forgiven loves me but little."
Love to man » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
for he came near dying for the Lord's work, and risked his life to make up for what was lacking in the service you have done me.
But I feel that I must send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow-laborer, and fellow-soldier, whom you sent to look after my needs. For he has been longing to see you all, and has been greatly distressed because you heard that he was sick.
Love to man » Exemplified
Day after day they all went regularly to the Temple, they broke their bread together in their homes, and they ate their food with glad and simple hearts,
sometimes being actually exposed as a public spectacle to insults and violence, and sometimes showing yourselves ready to share the lot of those in that condition. For you showed sympathy with those who were in prison, and you put up with it cheerfully when your property was taken from you, for you knew that you had in yourselves a greater possession that was lasting.
Love to man » Exemplified » Paul
I have kept nothing back from you, men of Corinth; I have opened my heart to you. It is not that I am cramping you, it is your own affections.
Love to man » Exemplified » Thessalonians
But now that Timothy has just come back to me from you, and brought me good news of your faith and love, and told me how kindly you think of me and that you long to see me just as much as I long to see you,
Love to man » Exemplified » Colossians
for what we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love you have for all God's people,
Love to man » Exemplified » Joseph
Love to man » Exemplified » Aquila
Remember me to Prisca and Aquila, my fellow-workers in the cause of Christ Jesus, who risked their necks to save my life. Not only I but also all the churches among the heathen thank them. Remember me also to the church that meets at their house.
Love to man » Exemplified » moses
for he preferred sharing the hardships of God's people to a short-lived enjoyment of sin,
Love to man » Exemplified » Ruth
Love to man » Exemplified » Jonathan, &c 1sa 20:17
Love to man » Exemplified » Lydia
When she and her household were baptized, she appealed to us, and said, "If you are really convinced that I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted upon our coming.
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
Lying » Exemplified » Gehazi
Lying » Exemplified » Samson
Lying » Exemplified » Cain
Lying » Exemplified
Lying » Exemplified » Cretans
It was a Cretan, a prophet of their own, who said, "Cretans are always liars, savage brutes, 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, I will bring up the things that he is doing, and how he is maliciously accusing me. Not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers himself, and he is interfering with those who want to do so, and has them put out of the church.
Malice » Exemplified » Cain
Malice » Exemplified » Herodias
Herodias felt bitterly toward him and wanted him killed. But she could not bring it about,
Martyrdom » Exemplified
We must not be like Cain who was a child of the evil one, and butchered his brother. And why did he butcher him? Because his own actions were wicked and his brother's upright.
Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest,
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Ahimelech and his fellow priests
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Antipas
I know where you live; where Satan has his throne! Yet you cling to my name and did not renounce your faith in me even in the days when my faithful Antipas, my witness, was put to death among you??here Satan lives.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Urijah
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Peter
I tell you, when you were young, you used to put on your own girdle and go where you pleased, but when you grow old, you will stretch our your hands and someone else will put a girdle on you and take you where you have no wish to go" He said this to show the kind of death by which Peter was to honor God; and after he had said it he said to Peter, "Follow me!"
Martyrdom » Exemplified » John the baptist
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » James
Meekness » Exemplified
We were children when we were with you; we were like a mother nursing her children.
we have worked with our hands for a living. When people abuse us, we bless them, when they persecute us, we put up with it,
Meekness » Exemplified » moses
God's Mercy » Exemplified
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
For he was sick, and nearly died, but God took pity on him, and not only on him, but on me, to save me from having one sorrow after another.
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,
Miracles through evil agents » Exemplified
Miracles through evil agents » Exemplified » Witch of endor
Missionaries » Exemplified
The fugitives from the persecution that had broken out over Stephen went all the way to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, but they told the message to none but Jews. There were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene among them, however, who when they reached Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, and told them the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the good news of the message.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Hannah
Missionaries » Exemplified » Shadrach
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
Missionaries » Exemplified » Apollos
He had had some instruction about the Way of the Lord, and he talked with burning zeal and taught painstakingly about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Aquila
He spoke very confidently in the synagogue at first, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained the Way of God to him more correctly.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Leper
But one of them, when he saw that he was cured, came back, loudly praising God,
Missionaries » Exemplified » Restored demoniac
And he went off and began to tell everybody in the Ten Towns all Jesus had done for him; and they were all astonished.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Woman of samaria
"Come, here is a man who has told me everything I ever did! Do you suppose he is the Christ?"
Missionaries » Exemplified » Philip
Missionaries » Exemplified » Anna
She came up just at that time and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were living in expectation of the liberation of Jerusalem.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Joanna
and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them with their means.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them." So after fasting and prayer, they laid their hands upon them and let them go. Being sent out in this way by the holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. read more.
When they reached Salamis, they proclaimed God's message in the Jewish synagogues. They had John with them as their assistant.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
But Paul selected Silas and set out, the brothers commending him to the Lord's favor. He traveled through Syria and Cilicia and strengthened the churches.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Noah
and if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others, when he brought the flood upon the godless world;
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Jonah
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Philip
Murder » Exemplified
Then Herod saw that he had been tricked by the astrologers, and he was very angry, and he sent and made away with all the boys in Bethlehem and in all that neighborhood who were two years old or under, for that was the tune he had learned from the astrologers by his inquiries.
Which of the prophets did your forefathers not persecute? They killed the men who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and killed??53 you who had the Law given to you by angels, and did not obey it!"
who killed the Lord Jesus and persecuted the prophets and us; who displease God, and in their hostility to all mankind
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
When it was morning, all the high priests and elders of the people held a consultation about Jesus, with a view to putting him to death.
Murder » Exemplified » Judas
and said, "I did wrong when I handed an innocent man over to death!" They said, "What is that to us? You see to it yourself."
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
The Jews complained of him for saying, "I am the bread that has come out of heaven," and they said, "Is he not Joseph's son, Jesus, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, 'I have come down out of heaven'?" Jesus answered, "Do not complain to one another.
Murmuring » Exemplified » Jonah
Murmuring » Exemplified » Grecians
In those days, as the number of the disciples was increasing, complaints were made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
Obedience to God » Exemplified
Faith enabled Abraham to obey when God summoned him to leave his home for a region which he was to have for his own, and to leave home without 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
Everyone has heard of your obedience, and I am very happy about you, but I want you to be wise about what is good and guileless about what is bad.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » hezekiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Wise men
Then, as they had been divinely warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their own country by another way.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Elijah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Josiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Joseph
So when Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him, and took his wife to his home.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Paul
Offence » Exemplified
Yet I hold it somewhat against you that you have among you some adherents of the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entrap the children of Israel into eating meat that had been sacrificed to idols, and into immoral practices.
Offence » Exemplified » Old prophet
Offence » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Offence » Exemplified » Aaron
Offence » Exemplified » Peter
But he turned and said to Peter, "Get out of my sight, you Satan! You hinder me, for you do not side with God, but with men!"
Offence » Exemplified » priests
Offence » Exemplified » gideon
Pardon » Exemplified » Manasseh
Pardon » Exemplified » David
Pardon » Exemplified » israelites
Pardon » Exemplified » hezekiah
Pardon » Exemplified » The paralytic
Some people came bringing to him on a bed a man who was paralyzed. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, "Courage, my son! Your sins are forgiven."
Pardon » Exemplified » The penitent
Therefore, I tell you, her sins, many as they are, are forgiven, for she has loved me so much. But the man with little to be forgiven loves me but little."
Patience » Exemplified
Why, we call those who showed such endurance happy! You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen what the Lord brought out of it, for the Lord is very kind and merciful.
Patience » Exemplified » Paul
But you have closely followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,
Patience » Exemplified » John
I, John, your brother and companion in the distress, the kingdom, and the endurance that Jesus brings, found myself on the island called Patmos, for uttering God's message and testifying to Jesus.
Patience » Exemplified » Abraham
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Symeon, an upright, devout man, who was living in expectation of the comforting of Israel, and under the influence of the holy Spirit.
Peace » Exemplified » Abraham
Peace » Exemplified » David
Peace » Exemplified » By abraham
Peace » Exemplified » Abimelech
Peace » Exemplified » Mordecai
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
All these people lived all their lives in faith, and died without receiving what had been promised; they only saw it far ahead and welcomed the sight of it, recognizing that they themselves were only foreigners and strangers here on earth.
So he left the country of the Chaldeans and went to live in Haran, and from there after the death of his father, God caused him to move into this country where you now live. He gave him no property in it, not a single foot, but he promised to give it to him and his posterity after him permanently, though he had no children at that time.
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » Apostles
Then Peter spoke and said to him, "Here we have left all we had and followed you. What are we to have?"
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 to death, they were tortured to death, they were sawed in two, they were killed with the sword. Clothed in the skins of sheep or goats, they were driven from place to place, destitute, persecuted, misused??38 men of whom the world was not worthy wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and holes in the ground.
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
For I am not ashamed of the good news, for it is God's power for the salvation of everyone who has faith, of the Jew first and then of the Greek.
but to those whom God has called, whether they are Jews or Greeks, a Christ who is God's power and God's wisdom.
For to those who are on the way to destruction, the story of the cross is nonsense, but to us who are to be saved, it means all the power of God.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
when in your baptism you were buried with him, and raised to life with him through your faith in the power of God who raised him from the dead.
Even if he was crucified through weakness, by the power of God he is alive. For we are weak as he was, but you will find that by the power of God we will be alive as he is.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked
Then what if God, though he wanted to display his anger and show his power, has shown great patience toward the objects of his anger, already ripe for destruction,
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints
And as God raised the Lord to life, he will raise us also by his power.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ
But if it is with the finger of God that I am driving the demons out, then the Kingdom of God has overtaken you.
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, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Praise » Exemplified » Apostles
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
And he regained his sight immediately, and followed Jesus, giving thanks to God. And all the people saw it and praised God.
Praise » Exemplified » First converts
constantly praising God and respected by all the people. And every day the Lord added people who were saved to their number.
Praise » Exemplified » Simeon
Praise » Exemplified » Anna
She came up just at that time and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were living in expectation of the liberation of Jerusalem.
Praise » Exemplified » Lame man
and he sprang to his feet and began to walk, and he went into the Temple with them, walking, leaping, and praising God.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
To this end we always pray for you too, asking our God to find you worthy of the call he has given you, and by his power to fulfil every desire you may have for goodness, and every effort of your faith,
That is why, from the day I first heard of it, I have never given up praying for you and asking God to fill you, through full spiritual wisdom and insight, with a clear knowledge of what his will is, so that the lives you live may be worthy of your Master and wholly pleasing to him, and you may be fruitful in all kinds of good deeds, and may grow into fuller knowledge of God. Then, so mighty is his majesty, he will nerve you perfectly with strength for the cheerful exercise of endurance and forbearance in every situation, read more.
and you will thank the Father who has entitled you to share the lot of God's people in the realm 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 the jail, but the church was praying earnestly to God for him.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Peter and john
When they came, they prayed that the Samaritans might receive the holy Spirit,
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
Then falling on his knees, he cried out, "Lord, do not lay this sin up against them!" With these words he fell asleep.
private Prayer » Exemplified » gideon
private Prayer » Exemplified » Daniel
private Prayer » Exemplified » Manasseh
private Prayer » Exemplified
But Peter put them all out of the room. Then he knelt down and prayed, and then turning to the body he said, "Tabitha, stand up!" She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
The next day, while they were still on their way, and were just getting near the town, Peter went up on the housetop about noon to pray.
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 the street called the Straight Street, and ask at the house of Judas for a man named Saul, from Tarsus, for he is there praying.
private Prayer » Exemplified » Anna
and she had been a widow until she was now eighty-four. She never left the Temple, but worshipped night and day with fasting and prayer.
public Prayer » Exemplified
So Peter was kept in the jail, but the church was praying earnestly to God for him.
Day after day they all went regularly to the Temple, they broke their bread together in their homes, and they ate their food with glad and simple hearts,
When they heard it, with one impulse they all raised their voices to God and said, "Master, it was you who made heaven, earth, and sea, and everything that is in them,
When he realized his situation, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where a number of people were gathered, praying.
public Prayer » Exemplified » David
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Joshua
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jews
while all the throng of people was outside, praying at the hour of 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
When they entered the city they went to the upstairs room where they were staying. There were Peter, John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas, the son of James. They were all devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, with the women and Mary, Jesus' mother, and his brothers.
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » Paul and silas
But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
Predestination » Exemplified » Apostles
If you belonged to the world, the world would love what was its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have selected you from the world, that the world hates you.
I do not mean all of you; I know whom I have chosen; but let the Scripture be fulfilled: " 'He who is eating my bread Has raised his heel against me.'
Predestination » Exemplified » jacob
she was told, "The elder will be the younger's slave." As the Scripture says, "I loved Jacob, but I 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
Remember me to Rufus, that eminent Christian, and to his mother, who has been a mother to me.
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » The philistines
Predestination » Exemplified » Paul
And when God, who had set me apart from my birth and had called me in his mercy, saw fit
Presumption » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzziah
Presumption » Exemplified » Men of beth-shemesh
Presumption » Exemplified » Sons of sceva
Some Jews who went from place to place casting out demons tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus in the cases of people who had evil spirits in them, saying, "I command you in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches!" A Jewish high priest named Sceva had seven sons who were doing this.
Presumption » Exemplified » israelites
Presumption » Exemplified » benhadad
Presumption » Exemplified » Builders of babel
Presumption » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzzah
Presumption » Exemplified » Diotrephes
I have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say.
Presumption » Exemplified » Theudas
For some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be a person of importance, and a group of men numbering some four hundred joined him. But he was killed and all his followers were dispersed and disappeared.
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Exemplified » hezekiah
Pride » Exemplified » Laodiceans
Because you say, "I am rich, I have become wealthy, I need nothing," and you do not know that it is you that are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked,
Pride » Exemplified » Ahithophel
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Scribes
And in the course of his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes who like to go about in long robes and to be saluted with respect in public places, and to have the front seats in the synagogues and the best places at dinners??40 men that eat up widows' houses and to cover it up make long prayers! They will get a far heavier sentence!"
Pride » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Pride » Exemplified » Herod
So a day was fixed and on it Herod, dressed in his robes of state, took his seat on his throne in the theater, and made them an address, and the people shouted in applause, "It is a god's voice, not a man's!" But the angel of the Lord struck him down immediately, because he did not give the honor to God; and he was eaten by worms and died.
Pride » Exemplified » Judah
Pride » Exemplified » Moab
Pride » Exemplified » Tyre
Pride » Exemplified » Edom
Pride » Exemplified » Haman
Procrastination » Exemplified
Procrastination » Exemplified » Felix
But as he talked of uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "You may go for the present. I will find time later to send for you."
Protection » Exemplified
for I am with you, and no one shall attack you or injure you, for I have many people in this city."
I will save you from your people and from the heathen, to whom I will send you
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
Protection » Exemplified » jacob
Protection » Exemplified » Abraham
Protection » Exemplified » Israel
Protection » Exemplified » David
Protection » Exemplified » Shadrach
Protection » Exemplified » Daniel
Protection » Exemplified » Peter
He had him seized and put in jail, with four squads of soldiers to guard him, meaning after the Passover to bring him out before the people. So Peter was kept in the jail, but the church was praying earnestly to God for him. The night before Herod was going to bring him out, Peter was asleep between two soldiers, and fastened with two chains, and watchmen were at the door, guarding the jail, read more.
when an angel of the Lord stood at his side, and a light shone in the room, and striking Peter on the side, he woke him, and said to him, "Get up quickly!" The chains dropped 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 scribe said to him, "Really, Master, you have finely said that he stands alone, and there is none but he, and to love him with one's whole heart, one's whole understanding, and one's whole strength, and to love one's neighbor as one's self is far more than all these burnt-offerings and sacrifices." And Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully, and he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God!" And no one ventured to ask him any more questions.
Prudence » Exemplified » Joseph
Prudence » Exemplified » Aged counsellors of rehoboam
Prudence » Exemplified » Gamaliel
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law highly regarded by all the people, got up in the council and ordered the men to be removed for a while, and then said, "Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. For some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be a person of importance, and a group of men numbering some four hundred joined him. But he was killed and all his followers were dispersed and disappeared. read more.
After him, at the time of the census, Judas of Galilee appeared, and raised a great following, but he too perished, and all his followers were scattered. So in the present case, I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this idea or movement is of human origin, it will come to naught, but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop it. You may actually find yourselves fighting God!"
Prudence » Exemplified » gideon
Prudence » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
He was attached to the governor, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. He sent for Barnabas and Saul and asked them to let him hear God's message.
Prudence » Exemplified » Paul
Knowing that part of them were Sadducees and part of them Pharisees, Paul called out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, and the son of Pharisees! It is for my hope for the resurrection of the dead that I am on 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 Herod the governor, whom he condemned because of Herodias, his brother's wife, and all the wicked things Herod had done,
Immorality is actually notorious among you, and immorality of a kind unknown even among the heathen??hat a man has taken his father's wife. And can you put on airs, instead of being overwhelmed with grief at having to expel from your number the man who has done this? For my part, though I have been absent from you in person, I have been present with you in spirit, and as thus present I have already passed judgment upon the man who has done this, read more.
and meeting with you, in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, by the authority of our Lord Jesus I have handed the man over to Satan, for his physical destruction, in order that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, for his own conduct condemned him.
When one of you has a disagreement with his neighbor, does he dare to bring the matter before a heathen court, instead of laying it before his Christian brothers? Do you not know that the Christians are to be the judges of the world? And if the world is to come before you for judgment, are you unfit to decide the most trivial cases? Do you not know that we are to be the judges of angels, to say nothing of ordinary matters? read more.
If then you have ordinary matters to be settled, will you submit them for judgment to men who are nothing in the church? I ask it to shame you. Has it come to this, that there is not a single wise man among you who could settle a disagreement between one brother and another, but one Christian has to go to law with another, and before unbelievers too? Having lawsuits with one another at all means your utter failure, to begin with. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be robbed? But it is you who wrong and rob others, and your own brothers at that!
But I urge you all, brothers, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree in what you say, and not to allow factions among you, but to be perfectly united in mind and judgment. For I have been informed, my brothers, by Chloe's people, that quarrels are going on among you. What I mean is this, that one of you says, "I am a follower of Paul," another, "And I, of Apollos," another, "And I, of Cephas," and another, "And I, of Christ!" read more.
Christ has been divided up! But was it Paul who was crucified for you? Or were you baptized in 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 stubborn people, with heathen hearts and ears, you are always opposing the holy Spirit, just as your forefathers did!
Reproof » Exemplified » Peter
But Peter said to him, "Go to destruction with your money, for thinking you could buy God's gift with it!
Resignation » Exemplified » David
Resignation » Exemplified » Aaron
Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah
Resignation » Exemplified » jacob
Resignation » Exemplified » israelites
Resignation » Exemplified » Peter
for I know that I must soon put it away, as our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.
Resignation » Exemplified » Paul
Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound at Jerusalem but to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
Revenge » Exemplified
In the morning, the Jews made a conspiracy and took an oath not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
Revenge » Exemplified » By samson
Revenge » Exemplified » By the chief priests
In the morning, the Jews made a conspiracy and took an oath not to eat or drink till they had killed Paul.
When they heard that, they were enraged and ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God's glory and Jesus standing at God's right hand. And he said, "Look! I can see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!" read more.
But they uttered a great shout and stopped their ears, and they rushed upon him all together, and dragged him out of the city and stoned him, the witnesses throwing down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they stoned Stephen, he prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!"
Revenge » Exemplified » Simon and levi
Revenge » Exemplified » Philistines
Revenge » Exemplified » Edomites
Revenge » Exemplified » Haman
Revenge » Exemplified » Ahab
Revenge » Exemplified » Joab
Revenge » Exemplified » Herodias
Herodias felt bitterly toward him and wanted him killed. But she could not bring it about, for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him. When a holiday came and Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to his courtiers and officers and to the leading men of Galilee, read more.
Herodias' own daughter came in and danced for them. And Herod and his guests were delighted, and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for anything you like and I will give it to you." And he made oath to her, "I will give you whatever you ask me for, up to half my kingdom." When she had left the room she said to her mother, "What shall I ask him for?" But she said, "The head of John the baptizer."
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Revenge » Exemplified » By herodias
Herodias felt bitterly toward him and wanted him killed. But she could not bring it about, for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him. When a holiday came and Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to his courtiers and officers and to the leading men of Galilee, read more.
Herodias' own daughter came in and danced for them. And Herod and his guests were delighted, and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for anything you like and I will give it to you." And he made oath to her, "I will give you whatever you ask me for, up to half my kingdom." When she had left the room she said to her mother, "What shall I ask him for?" But she said, "The head of John the baptizer."
Revenge » Exemplified » James and john
When the disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, "Master, will you have us order fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"
Revenge » Exemplified » Chief priests
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
When the disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, "Master, will you have us order fire to come down from heaven and consume them?"
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Jews
And the passers-by jeered at him, shaking their heads and saying, "You who would tear down the sanctuary, and build one in three days, save yourself! If you 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
Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers debated with him. Some of them said, "What is this rag-picker trying to make out?" Others said, "He seems to be preaching some foreign deities." This was because he was telling the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Malefactor
One of the criminals who were hanging there, abused him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us too!"
Righteousness » Exemplified » David
Righteousness » Exemplified » jacob
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
Faith made Abel's sacrifice greater in the sight of God than Cain's; through faith he gained God's approval as an upright man, for God himself approved his offering, and through faith even when he was dead he still spoke.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Abraham
Does this happiness apply to those who are circumcised, or to those who are uncircumcised as well? What we say is, Abraham's faith was credited to him as uprightness.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
But for the sake of Christ I have come to count my former gains as loss. Why, I count everything as loss compared with the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have lost everything, and think it rubbish, in order to gain Christ and be known to be united to him, with any uprightness I may have not based on law but coming through faith in Christ??he uprightness that comes from God through 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
The men who had Jesus in custody flogged him and made sport of him, and they blindfolded him, and asked him, "Show that you are a prophet! Who was it that struck you?"
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Chief priests
And the high priests, too, made sport of him with the scribes and elders, and said,
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
while the people stood looking on. Even the leading councilors jeered at him, and said, "He has saved others, let him save himself, if he is really God's Christ, his Chosen One!"
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Some of the multitude
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 are doing as your father does." They said to him, "We are not illegitimate children. We have one father, God himself."
They answered, "We are descended from Abraham, and have never been anyone's slaves. How can you say to us, 'You will be set free'?"
Self-delusion » Exemplified » israelites
Self-delusion » Exemplified » The laodicean congregation
Because you say, "I am rich, I have become wealthy, I need nothing," and you do not know that it is you that are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked,
Self-denial » Exemplified
But I beat and bruise my body and make it my slave, so that after I have called others to the contest I may not be disqualified myself.
But my life does not matter, if I can only finish my race and do the service intrusted to me by the Lord Jesus, of declaring the good news of God's favor.
No one among them was in any want, for any who owned lands or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sale
and sold their property and belongings, and divided the money with all the rest, according to their special needs.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
Faith made Moses, when he was grown up, refuse to be known as a son of Pharaoh's daughter, for he preferred sharing the hardships of God's people to a short-lived enjoyment of sin,
Self-denial » Exemplified » Rechabites
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joseph, a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, whom the apostles had named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement, sold a piece of land that belonged to him, and brought the proceeds and put them at the disposal of the apostles.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
As he was passing along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets in the sea, for they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fish for men." They immediately abandoned their nets and followed him. read more.
He went on a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; they too were in their boat putting their nets in order. He immediately called them. And they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and went off after him.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Esther
Self-denial » Exemplified » Poor widow
For they all gave from what they had to spare, but she in her want has put in all she had to live on."
Selfishness » Exemplified » Nabal
Selfishness » Exemplified » Jews
Selfishness » Exemplified » Cain
Selfishness » Exemplified » James and john
They said to him, "Let us sit one at your right hand and one at your left, in your triumph."
Selfishness » Exemplified » Haman
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Lawyer
Then an expert in the Law got up to test him and said, "Master, what must I do to make sure of eternal life?"
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » saul
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Israel
For in their ignorance of God's way of uprightness and in the attempt to set up one of their own, they refused to conform to God's way of uprightness.
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
Day after day they all went regularly to the Temple, they broke their bread together in their homes, and they ate their food with glad and simple hearts,
There was but one heart and soul in the multitude who had become believers, and not one of them claimed anything that belonged to him as his own, but they shared everything they had with one another.
Simplicity » Exemplified » Paul
For my boast is what my conscience tells me, that my relations to the world and still more to you have been marked by pure motives and godly sincerity, not by worldly shrewdness but by the favor of God.
Simplicity » Exemplified » David
Sincerity » Exemplified » Men of zebulun
Sincerity » Exemplified » Paul
For my boast is what my conscience tells me, that my relations to the world and still more to you have been marked by pure motives and godly sincerity, not by worldly shrewdness but by the favor of God.
Sincerity » Exemplified » The redeemed
and they have never been known to utter a lie; they are irreproachable.
Sincerity » Exemplified » Lois and eunice
of being reminded of your genuine faith, a faith that was seen first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice; I am sure it is in you also.
Sincerity » Exemplified » Timothy
of being reminded of your genuine faith, a faith that was seen first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice; I am sure it is in you also.
Sincerity » Exemplified » hezekiah
Sincerity » Exemplified » By some men of the tribe of zebulun
Sincerity » Exemplified » By nathanael
Sincerity » Exemplified » By hezekiah
Sincerity » Exemplified » By paul
For my boast is what my conscience tells me, that my relations to the world and still more to you have been marked by pure motives and godly sincerity, not by worldly shrewdness but by the favor of God.
Sincerity » Exemplified » By lois and eunice
of being reminded of your genuine faith, a faith that was seen first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice; I am sure it is in you also.
Sincerity » Exemplified » By timothy
of being reminded of your genuine faith, a faith that was seen first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice; I am sure it is in you also.
national Sins » Exemplified
and if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and overwhelmed them with ashes, as a warning to ungodly men of what was to come,
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 neither ate nor drank, and people said, 'He has a demon!' Now that the Son of Man has come, he does eat and drink, and people say, 'Look at him! A glutton and a drinker, the companion of tax-collectors and irreligious people!' And yet Wisdom is vindicated by her actions!"
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
So they instigated people to say, "We have heard him use abusive language about Moses and about God."
Slander » Exemplified » Enemies of paul
and Jason has taken them in. They all disobey the emperor's decrees, and claim that someone else called Jesus is king."
Slander » Exemplified » priests
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Corinthians
Now I want to remind you, brothers, of the form in which I presented to you the good news I brought, which you accepted and have stood by,
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Colossians
For though I am absent from you in person I am with you in spirit, and I am glad to observe your harmony and the solidity 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 they devoted themselves to the teaching and the society of the apostles, the breaking of bread, and prayer.
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
They differed so sharply about it that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
Strife » Exemplified » Pharisees and sadducees
When he said that, a dispute arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the meeting was divided.
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
This created a disturbance and a serious discussion between Paul and Barnabas and them, and it was agreed that Paul and Barnabas and some others of their number should go up to Jerusalem to confer with the apostles and elders about this question.
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » saul
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Peter
Then he started to swear with the strongest oaths, "I do not know the man!" And at that moment a cock crowed.
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Shimei
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Jews
profane Swearing » Exemplified
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Peter
Then he started to swear with the strongest oaths, "I do not know the man!" And at that moment a cock crowed.
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Temptation » Exemplified
So to keep me from being too much elated a bitter physical affliction was sent to me, a very messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too much elated.
and yet what must have tried you in my physical condition, you did not scorn and despise, but you welcomed me like an angel of God, like Christ Jesus himself.
Temptation » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Temptation » Exemplified » balaam
Temptation » Exemplified » David
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter
and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, "You were with this Jesus of Nazareth too!" But he denied it, saying, "I do not know or understand what you mean." He went out into the gateway. And the maid saw him there and began again to tell the bystanders, "This fellow is one of them!" read more.
But he denied it again. And again a little while after, the bystanders said to Peter, "You certainly are one of them, for you are a Galilean!" But he began to swear with the strongest oaths, "I do not know this man that you are talking about!"
Temptation » Exemplified » Joseph
Temptation » Exemplified » Achan
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Levites
Thankfulness » Exemplified » David
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Paul
The brothers there had had news of our coming, and came as far as Appius' Forum and Three Taverns to meet us, and when Paul saw them he thanked God and was greatly encouraged.
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Daniel
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Simeon
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Jonah
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Anna
She came up just at that time and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were living in expectation of the liberation of Jerusalem.
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Levites
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » David
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Daniel
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Paul
The brothers there had had news of our coming, and came as far as Appius' Forum and Three Taverns to meet us, and when Paul saw them he thanked God and was greatly encouraged.
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Simeon
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Jonah
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Anna
She came up just at that time and gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were living in expectation of the liberation of Jerusalem.
The favor of God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
And the angel went into the town and said to her, "Good morning, favored woman! The Lord be with you!"
And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have gained God's approval.
The favor of God » Exemplified
The favor of God » Exemplified » samuel
The favor of God » Exemplified » David
He won the approval of God and begged to be allowed to provide a dwelling for the God of Jacob,
The favor of God » Exemplified » Job
Theft » Exemplified » Rachel
Theft » Exemplified » Achan
Theft » Exemplified » Micah
Unbelief » Exemplified » israelites
Unbelief » Exemplified » saul
though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,
Unbelief » Exemplified » People of jericho
Faith saved Rahab the prostitute from being destroyed with those who disobeyed God, because she had given a friendly welcome to the scouts.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Moses and aaron:
Unbelief » Exemplified
Unbelief » Exemplified » Naaman
Unbelief » Exemplified » Samaritan lord
Unbelief » Exemplified » Chief priests
"If you are the Christ, tell us so." But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe me,
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thomas
So the rest of the disciples said to him, "We have seen the Master!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the marks of the nails in his hands, and put my finger into them, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe it!"
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thessalonian jews
This offended the Jews and they gathered some unprincipled loafers, formed a mob and started a riot in the town. They attacked Jason's house, to find them and bring them out among the people.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Jews of iconium
But the Jews who refused their message stirred up the heathen and poisoned their minds against the brothers.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Brethren of Christ
Waiting » Exemplified » Isaiah
Waiting » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the council, who was himself living in expectation of the reign of God, made bold to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.
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 of Arimathea, a highly respected member of the council, who was himself living in expectation of the reign of God, made bold to go to Pilate and ask for Jesus' body.
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » David
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Micah
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Paul
through toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, through hunger and thirst, often without food, and exposed to cold.
Watchfulness » Exemplified » David
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Anna
and she had been a widow until she was now eighty-four. She never left the Temple, but worshipped night and day with fasting and prayer.
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