4 Bible Verses about Exemplified
Most Relevant Verses
for I have given you example, that you might behave to one another, as I have to you.
this will conciliate the divine favour. and this is the condition of your vocation, since Christ himself has suffer'd for us,
what course of life I led at Jerusalem, where I was brought up from my youth among those of my own nation, is known to all the Jews.
From Thematic Bible
Access to God » Exemplified
Adoption » Exemplified
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Israel
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » hezekiah
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Manasseh
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Josiah
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Prodigal son
then the son said to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Afflictions made beneficial » Exemplified » Jonah
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Uzziah
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Ahaziah
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Gehazi
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Judas iscariot
Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests, and said, what will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they promised him thirty pieces of silver. from which time he watched a favourable opportunity to deliver him.
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
that adversary that exalts it self above the divine authority of majesty: that is seated in the temple of God, pretending to be it self divine.
Ambition » Exemplified » Sons of zebedee
and he said to her, what would you have? grant, said she, when you are upon the throne, that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left.
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 writ to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the superiority, has no regard to our representations.
Apostates » Exemplified
Apostates » Exemplified » Hymeneus and alexander
assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other. Hymeneus and Alexander are of that number, whom I have deliver'd to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
Apostates » Exemplified » Professed disciples
From that time many of his disciples withdrew, and associated no longer with him.
Assurance » Exemplified
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By david
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Exemplified » By paul
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.
Backsliding » Exemplified
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
but he denied it before them all, saying, I know nothing of the matter. and when he was going out at the porch, another maid saw him, and said to those that were by, this fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man. read more.
soon after they that stood by coming up, said to Peter, certainly you are one of them, for thy speech bewrays thee. then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew:
Backsliding » Exemplified » saul
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Timothy
However, I hope by the favour of the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you very soon, that I may have some encouragement by knowing the state of your affairs: for there is no one that is so dear to me as he, and no one will more sincerely interest himself in your concerns. the most consult their private advantage, and neglect the dispensation of Jesus Christ. read more.
you know he has stood the test, and has serv'd with me in the gospel, as a son serves with his father.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Paul
Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Joanna, &c
Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.
Blasphemy » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Blasphemy » Exemplified » The danite
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified
I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this secret, (for fear you should presume too much on your selves) that blindness has fallen upon a part of Israel, until the time when the Gentiles shall be fully come in.
nevertheless, when Moses is read, the veil upon their mind continues unto this day:
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
ye blind guides, who strain your liquor for a gnat, and swallow a beetle.
wo unto you, ye blind guides, who say, if any man swear by the temple he is under no obligation: but if he swear by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Churches of laodicea
you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Elijah
holy Boldness » Exemplified
At length Paul went to the synagogue, where he spoke with great freedom, and for three months he conferr'd with them to persuade them of the truth of the evangelical kingdom.
thereupon Barnabas took him with him to the apostles, and related to them how the Lord had appear'd to him on his journey, and had spoken to him, and how publickly Saul had preach'd at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
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, Rulers of the people, and senators of Israel, since we are this day to be examined about the cure of a cripple, and by what means he was recovered; be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you entirely recover'd. read more.
this is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but is become the chief of the angle. salvation is not to be had by any other: for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we can be saved. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were illiterate, and of the lower rank of men, they were surpriz'd; but tho' they knew that they had been Jesus's disciples,
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Daniel
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Apollos
having talk'd with great freedom in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla, who had heard him, invited him home, and gave him a more distinct view of the gospel.
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
stubborn people, whose hearts and ears like the uncircumcised, are always averse to the holy spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Persons who offered to follow Christ
At another time, as they were walking in the road, a man said to him, I will be your follower, wherever you go.
overmuch Care » Exemplified » Martha
but Jesus replied to her, Martha, Martha, you trouble yourself about a world of cares:
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
you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Church of laodicea » Exemplified » Self-righteousness
you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Communion of saints » Exemplified
they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Thus were many signs and wonders wrought among the people, by the apostles, who us'd to meet in Solomon's porch with great unanimity:
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Jonathan
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Daniel
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Paul
After this discourse, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. then melted into tears, they fell upon his neck and kissed him, being more particularly afflicted at his having said, "they should see his face no more." and then they conducted him to the ship.
Communion of saints » Exemplified » David
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Apostles
and unanimously persevere in prayer with the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brethren being present.
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 weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might save all sorts of men.
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
many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to condole with them upon the loss of their brother.
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Job
Compassion and sympathy » Exemplified » Job's friends
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Apostles
and every day either in the temple or in private houses they continued to preach and proclaim Jesus to be the Christ.
then Peter and the other apostles made answer, we ought to obey God rather than men. the God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, and hanged on a tree. him hath God rais'd by his power to be the author of salvation, by giving repentance to Israel, and the remission of their sins. read more.
and we are his witnesses in what we say, and so is the holy spirit, whom God hath given to those that obey him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Man born blind
whether he be so or not, said he, I don't know: one thing I very well know, that once I was blind, and now I see.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
was there ever any prophet whom your fathers did not persecute? have they not slain those who predicted the coming of that just person whom you have so lately betrayed and murder'd?
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Church in pergamos
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where the throne of satan is: thou maintainest my name, and hast not renounced your faith in me, even at a time when Antipas my faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Martyrs
I saw likewise thrones, where persons were seated, to whom the power of judging was given: and I saw the souls of those that were beheaded for the testimony they had given to Jesus, and for the word of God, who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, nor had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Timothy
exert yourself in the glorious cause of faith, and secure the prize of eternal life, to which you were called, when you made that excellent profession of faith before so many witnesses.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » John
I JOHN, who am your brother, and partake in the tribulation, in the reign, and in the patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony I gave of Jesus Christ.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter
but Simon Peter answered, Lord, to whom shall we go? you have the words of eternal life. and we have believed and we have acknowledged that you are the Christ, the son of God.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Peter and john
and having caused Peter and John to appear, they asked, by what influence, or by what authority have you done this? then Peter filled with the holy spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people, and senators of Israel, since we are this day to be examined about the cure of a cripple, and by what means he was recovered; be it known to you all, read more.
and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you entirely recover'd. this is the stone which was rejected by you builders, but is become the chief of the angle. salvation is not to be had by any other: for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we can be saved.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Martha
do you believe this? yes, Lord, said Martha, I believe that thou art the Messiah the son of God, who was to come into the world.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Paul
and he openly preach'd in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Hellenists, who therefore plotted against his life:
Confessing Christ » Exemplified
Nathanael answered, rabbi, thou art the son of God, thou art the king of Israel.
Confession of sin » Exemplified
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Confession of sin » Exemplified » David
Confession of sin » Exemplified » saul
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Aaron
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Levites, ne 9:4
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Thief
as for us, it is with justice, that we suffer the penalty due to our crimes: but as for him, what misdemeanour has he been guilty of?
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Daniel
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Peter
at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:
Confession of sin » Exemplified » -ezra
Contempt » Exemplified » False teachers
(for 'tis objected that my letters are weighty and powerful, but my bodily presence weak, and my preaching
Contempt » Exemplified » Nabal
Contempt » Exemplified » Children of belial
Contempt » Exemplified » Michal
Contempt » Exemplified » Hagar
Contentment » Exemplified » Paul
it is not my indigence that makes me say this: for I have learn'd, in whatevever state I am, therewith to be content: I know how to be in want, I know how to abound: every where, and in every circumstance, I have been prepar'd for fulness or famine, for plenty or penury:
Contentment » Exemplified » Barzillai
Contentment » Exemplified » Agur
Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite
Contentment » Exemplified » David
Covetousness » Exemplified » saul
Covetousness » Exemplified » Ahab
Covetousness » Exemplified
and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;
unhappy creatures! they have followed the practices of Cain, they have addicted themselves to the mercenary illusions of Balaam, and perish in their rebellion like Core.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Eli's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Judas
Then one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot by name, went to the chief priests, and said, what will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they promised him thirty pieces of silver.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Gehazi
Covetousness » Exemplified » Laban
Covetousness » Exemplified » Samuel's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Achan
Covetousness » Exemplified » Felix
this he frequently did, and convers'd with him upon the presumption that Paul would have
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
she happen'd to fall sick at that time, and died: after they had bath'd her body, they laid her out in an upper chamber.
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified
but after he had purchased a field with the reward of his iniquity, he fell down, his belly burst, and all his bowels gushed out:
then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Athaliah
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Korah, &c
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Ahab
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Jezebel
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Haman
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Herod
but at the instant an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not glorify God: so that he became a prey to worms and died. In the mean time, the
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, go, said he, make an exact enquiry about the young child, and when ye have found him, let me know it, that I too may come and pay my adorations to him.
Deceit » Exemplified » Chief priests
Within two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread. and the chief priests, with the Scribes, contriv'd how they might seize Jesus by surprize, 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
but Paul replied, what do you mean by afflicting me thus with your tears? I am not only ready to meet my chains, but even to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Decision » Exemplified » Peter
but Simon Peter answered, Lord, to whom shall we go? you have the words of eternal life.
Decision » Exemplified » Ruth
Denial of Christ » Exemplified
upon which they all cried out again: not him, but Barabbas. now Barabbas was a robber.
the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and renounced in opposition to Pilate, who was determined to let him go. but ye renounced him that was holy and just; you interceeded for the life of a murderer,
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
In the mean time Peter was sitting without in the court: and a servant maid came to him, and said, you likewise was one of Jesus the Galilean's comrades. but he denied it before them all, saying, I know nothing of the matter. and when he was going out at the porch, another maid saw him, and said to those that were by, this fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. read more.
but he denied it again, and swore I don't know the man. soon after they that stood by coming up, said to Peter, certainly you are one of them, for thy speech bewrays thee. then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew: when Peter remembred what Jesus had said to him, "before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice." and he went out, and wept bitterly.
Despair » Exemplified » Cain
Despair » Exemplified » Ahithophel
Despair » Exemplified » Judas
then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.
Diligence » Exemplified » Paul
for you remember, my brethren, our labour and toil: how we worked day and night, that in preaching the gospel of God, we might not be chargeable to any of you.
Diligence » Exemplified » hezekiah
Diligence » Exemplified » Titus
I have sent likewise another of our brethren, whose diligence I have experienc'd in several affairs.
Diligence » Exemplified » jacob
Diligence » Exemplified » Psalmist
Diligence » Exemplified » Apollos
he had been instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, and being full of zeal, he harangued with great assiduity about what related to Jesus, though he had been only instituted in the baptism of John.
Diligence » Exemplified » Apostles
and every day either in the temple or in private houses they continued to preach and proclaim Jesus to be 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 in eating every one strives to take his own supper first, and while one is hungry, another is surfeited.
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
when they heard that, they entred into the temple early in the morning, and taught. in the mean time, the high priest, and those of his party, being arrived at the council-chamber, summon'd all the Jewish senate to meet, and sent to the prison to bring the apostles before them.
Election » Exemplified
if you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world does hate you.
I say not this of you all; for I know whom I have chosen: and that passage of the scripture must be fulfilled, "He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heel against me."
Election » Exemplified » jacob
it was said to her, "the elder shall serve the younger." as it is written, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have discarded."
Election » Exemplified » Paul
but when it pleased God, who ordained me from my birth, and called me by his especial favour, to reveal his son to me,
Election » Exemplified » isaac
Election » Exemplified » Abram
Election » Exemplified » Rufus
Election » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Envy » Exemplified
when the Jews saw such a crowd, they were fill'd with resentment, and oppos'd what Paul had advanc'd, even to blasphemy.
but the unbelieving Jews thro' envy, by the assistance of some loose strolers, rais'd a mob, set the whole city in an uproar, and attack'd Jason's house, thinking to find them there, and deliver them up to the populace.
Envy » Exemplified » Joshua
Envy » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Envy » Exemplified » Edomites
Envy » Exemplified » saul
Envy » Exemplified » Princes of babylon
Envy » Exemplified » Laban's sons
Envy » Exemplified » Haman
Envy » Exemplified » Cain
Envy » Exemplified » Chief priests
for he perceived plainly, it was out of malice, that the chief priests had prosecuted him.
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » In pharaoh and the egyptians
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Ahaz, etc
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » hezekiah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Jehoram
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Manasseh
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Ahaziah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Josiah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Prodigal son
then the son said to him, father, I have sinned against heaven, and against you, I am no longer worthy to be called your son.
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Israel
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Jonah
Faith » Exemplified
And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, of Barak, of Samson, of Jephthae, of David, of Samuel, and of the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, practis'd justice, obtained what was promised, stopped the mouths of lions,
Tho' these were all celebrated for their faith, they did not receive the reward that was promised:
Faith » Exemplified » moses
by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
by faith he left Egypt without being apprehensive of the king's resentment: for he remain'd firm, as if he saw him who is invisible.
Faith » Exemplified » Daniel
Faith » Exemplified » Philippian jailor
then he conducted them to his house, and gave them an entertainment; and he and his family were affected with joy, for having believed in God.
believe, said they, on the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you, and your family.
Faith » Exemplified » Thessalonians
never forgetting the effects of your faith, your charitable offices, and the constancy of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ; of which God is our witness.
Faith » Exemplified » Colossians
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the affection you have to all christians;
Faith » Exemplified » Joseph
by faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave directions concerning his burial.
Faith » Exemplified » isaac
Faith » Exemplified » jacob
by faith Jacob when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped leaning upon the top of his staff.
Faith » Exemplified » Rahab
by faith Rahab having given the spies a safe reception, escap'd being destroyed with unbelievers, tho' she had led a dissolute life.
Faith » Exemplified » Peter
Faith » Exemplified » Caleb
Faith » Exemplified » Lois
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Faith » Exemplified » Paul
I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith:
Faith » Exemplified » Enoch
By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.
Faith » Exemplified » Abel
'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.
Faith » Exemplified » Noah
'Twas by faith that Noah being divinely warned of unforeseen events, with a religious concern built an ark to the preservation of his family; whereby the world became inexcusable, and he obtained the reward of that righteousness which is by faith.
Faith » Exemplified » Shadrach
Faith » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
the proconsul seeing the fact, embraced the faith, being struck with admiration of the christian doctrine.
Faith » Exemplified » The disciples
now we are convinc'd that you know all our difficulties, and have no occasion that any man should propose them to you: by this we believe that you were sent from God.
Faith » Exemplified » Martha
do you believe this? yes, Lord, said Martha, I believe that thou art the Messiah 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 for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
Faith » Exemplified » Woman who was a sinner
Faith » Exemplified » Samaritans
Now many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him, for that testimony which the woman gave him, "he told me all that ever I did."
Faith » Exemplified » Job
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
this proposition pleased the whole assembly: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the holy spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.
Faith » Exemplified » priests
thus the word of God was spread; and the number of disciples encreased very much at Jerusalem; and a numerous body of priests embrac'd the faith.
Faithfulness » Exemplified
so that it is they who believe, who are blessed with Abraham, who did believe.
besides Moses throughout his whole administration acted in quality of a servant, representing to the people what he was order'd to say.
who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Paul
for I have acquainted you with the whole dispensation of God without reserve.
that I have conceal'd nothing that might be useful to you, but have inform'd you of it, and instructed you therein, both in publick and in private:
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Timothy
'tis for this end I have sent you Timothy, who is my dear disciple, and a faithful christian, who will inform you how I behave my self in every church where I teach the gospel of Christ.
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Joseph
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Antipas
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where the throne of satan is: thou maintainest my name, and hast not renounced your faith in me, even at a time when Antipas my faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
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
'Twas by faith that Noah being divinely warned of unforeseen events, with a religious concern built an ark to the preservation of his family; whereby the world became inexcusable, and he obtained the reward of that righteousness which is by faith.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
Then the churches in all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, were unmolested and establish'd, and by their religious conduct, and the assistance of the holy spirit, grew more extensive.
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 was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will 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
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
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
and are gone astray to follow the practices of Balaam of Bosor, who loved the wages of iniquity;
Forsaking God » Exemplified » Many disciples
From that time many of his disciples withdrew, and associated no longer with him.
Glorifying God » Exemplified
insomuch that the people wondred when they perceived the dumb to speak, the maimed to be heal'd, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
at this the multitude were amazed, and glorified God, for having communicated such power to men.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The multitude
insomuch that the people wondred when they perceived the dumb to speak, the maimed to be heal'd, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
at this the multitude were amazed, and glorified God, for having communicated such power to men.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Paul
for of him, and through him, and in him are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Abraham
he was not incredulously diffident of the divine promise; but was strong in faith, and did honour to God,
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The church at jerusalem
Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Woman with infirmity
then he laid his hands upon her: and instantly she stood upright, and glorified God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Gentiles at antioch
when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Leper
Glorifying God » Exemplified » David
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Man sick of the palsy
immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels
"glory to God in the heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The gentiles (non-jewish people) at antioch (of syria)
when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The leper whom jesus healed
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The woman with infirmity
then he laid his hands upon her: and instantly she stood upright, and glorified God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
and immediately he saw: and followed Jesus, glorifying God: and all the people, who were eye-witnesses, gave praise unto God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The centurion
The centurion upon seeing what had happen'd, gave glory to God, and said, certainly this was a righteous man.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » By jesus
I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The congregation at jerusalem
but I said, Lord, by no means: for I never did eat any thing impure, and defiled.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The man sick with palsy
immediately he started up before them all, took up the bed, where he lay, and went home, glorifying God.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The shepherds
glorifying and praising God, for having heard and seen every thing exactly as the angel inform'd them.
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The angels
"glory to God in the heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."
Glorifying God » Exemplified » By david
Gluttony » Exemplified
let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess." for you know that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: not being able to make Isaac to retract, though he importun'd him with tears.
Gluttony » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Israel
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Herod
one court-day, Herod array'd in his robes of state, and seated upon the throne, made a publick oration: at which the people gave a shout, saying, it is the voice of a God, and not of a man. but at the instant an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not glorify God: so that he became a prey to worms and died. In the mean time, the
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Haman
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Hatred » Exemplified » Cain
Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of the jews
Hatred » Exemplified » saul
Hatred » Exemplified » Esau
Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of daniel
Hatred » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
Hatred » Exemplified » Haman
Hatred » Exemplified » Ahab
Hatred » Exemplified » Men of gilead
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Jews
Pilate replied, what shall I do then with Jesus, who is called Christ? they all cried out, let him be crucified. the governor said, why, what mischief has he done? but they cried out the more, let him be crucified.
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Chief priests
As soon as it was day, all the chief priests and senators of the people consulted measures against Jesus how they might put him to death. and when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor of Judea.
Holiness » Exemplified » Paul
you are witnesses, and God is so too, how holy, how just and irreproachable our behaviour was to you, who believe.
Holiness » Exemplified » Israel
Holiness » Exemplified » Wives of patriarchs
the holy religious women of former times were thus adorned, and were submissive to their husbands.
Holiness » Exemplified » David
Holiness » Exemplified » John the baptist
because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
according to the antient promise he made by the mouth of the holy prophets,
Hope » Exemplified » Thessalonians
never forgetting the effects of your faith, your charitable offices, and the constancy of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ; of which God is our witness.
Hope » Exemplified » Abraham
he it was who against hope believed in hope, that he should become the father of many nations, according to what was told him, "so shall thy posterity be:"
Hope » Exemplified » David
Hope » Exemplified » Paul
I have the same expectations from the DEITY, which they themselves entertain, that of the resurrection both of the just and of the unjust.
Humility » Exemplified
Humility » Exemplified » Manasseh
Humility » Exemplified » hezekiah
Humility » Exemplified » Josiah
Humility » Exemplified » David
Humility » Exemplified » Woman of canaan
'tis true, Lord, said she: yet even puppies eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table.
Humility » Exemplified » Abraham
Humility » Exemplified » jacob
Humility » Exemplified » John the baptist
but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
Humility » Exemplified » gideon
Humility » Exemplified » Isaiah
Humility » Exemplified » Joshua
Humility » Exemplified » Paul
how I have serv'd the Lord with all resignation, with tears, and trials occasion'd by the insidious practices of the Jews:
Humility » Exemplified » Peter
at sight of this, Simon Peter fell on his knees before Jesus, and said, Lord, withdraw from such a sinful man as I:
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Judas
and immediately advancing to Jesus, he said, master, I salute you, and kissed him.
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd. Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John, who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit. read more.
(for as yet he had not descended on any of them: they having only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit. when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying, give me too this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands he may receive the holy spirit. but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money. thou hast no manner of share in this gift: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, to forgive, if it be possible, this suggestion you have entertain'd. for I perceive you are upon the brink of misery, led captive by your sin.
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Cain
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Ananias
Now there was a certain man named Ananias who with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought the rest which he laid at the apostles feet. upon which Peter said, Ananias, how could satan inspire thine heart to lye to the holy ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? read more.
was not the estate your own estate? and was not the price for which it was sold, all in your own hands? how came such a design as this in your heart? thou hast not lyed unto men, but unto God. at these words Ananias fell down dead upon the spot: which struck the minds of all that heard of it with great dread. and some young men came and wound him up, then carried him out, and buried him. about the space of three hours after, his wife, not knowing what had happen'd, came in. when Peter addressing himself to her, tell me, said he, have you sold the land for such a price? yes, said she, for so much.
Idleness and sloth » Exemplified » Thessalonians
now being inform'd, that there are among you people of an irregular conduct, who neglect their own business, and busy themselves with the affairs of others:
Idleness and sloth » Exemplified » Watchmen
Idolatry » Exemplified
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahaz
Idolatry » Exemplified » Manasseh
Idolatry » Exemplified » Judah
Idolatry » Exemplified » People of lystra
When the people saw what Paul had done, they cry'd out in the Lycaonian tongue, the Gods have assum'd a human form, and are descended among us. Barnabas, they stiled Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.
Idolatry » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Idolatry » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Idolatry » Exemplified » Micah
Idolatry » Exemplified » Ahab
Idolatry » Exemplified » Amon
Idolatry » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Idolatry » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Ignorance of God » Exemplified
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » False prophets
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Paul
who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity.
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Gentiles
When you did not know God, you did service to those, who in reality are no Gods; but now that you know God,
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Jews
and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,
Industry » Exemplified
and being of the same trade, he liv'd with them, and follow'd the business of tent-making. every sabbath he disputed in the synagogue,
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
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 immediately went with them, and when he was come, they conducted him to the upper chamber: and all the widows advanc'd to him weeping, and shew'd the robes and garments which Dorcas made while she was 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 to him, were not all the ten healed? where then are the other nine? is no body return'd to glorify God, but this alien only?
Injustice » Exemplified » Pilate
Pilate perceiving he was so far from prevailing, that they were more tumultuous, he took water, and washed his hands before all the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: you are answerable for it. at this all the people cry'd out, "his blood be on us, and on our children." Then he released to them Barabbas: but he order'd Jesus to be scourged, and delivered up to be crucified.
Injustice » Exemplified
Injustice » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
Injustice » Exemplified » Judas
I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that.
Injustice » Exemplified » Jews
Injustice » Exemplified » Ahab, 1ki 21:10
Injustice » Exemplified » Festus
offer'd him mony in order to obtain his discharge. but two years after he was succeeded by Porcius Festus, who to oblige the Jews left Paul under confinement.
the Joy of God over his people » Exemplified
Justice » Exemplified » Solomon
Justice » Exemplified » Josiah
Justice » Exemplified » samuel
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph
There was likewise present a counsellor, named Joseph, a man of probity and justice, one who had never abetted the contrivances and proceedings of the Jews. he was of Arimathea, a city of Judea, and one of those, who were in expectation of the Messiah's reign.
Justice » Exemplified » David
Justice » Exemplified » moses
Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul
nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ, and be his true disciple, not professing that justification, which is derived from the law, but that which is from the gospel,
Justification before God » Exemplified » Abraham
Liberality » Exemplified » David
Liberality » Exemplified » Shunammite
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Liberality » Exemplified » Stephanas
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus are come: for what was wanting on your side, they have supplied.
Liberality » Exemplified » Jews
Liberality » Exemplified » Nebuzaradan
Liberality » Exemplified » Barzillai
Liberality » Exemplified » Church of antioch
then the disciples determin'd to send, each of them answerably to his abilities, some relief to the brethren residing in Judea: which they actually perform'd, and sent it by the hands of Saul and Barnabas to the presbyters at Jerusalem.
Liberality » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
among the rest one Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (that is to say, the son of consolation) a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, sold an estate he had, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet.
Liberality » Exemplified » Job
Liberality » Exemplified » Princes of israel
Liberality » Exemplified » Lydia
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
Liberality » Exemplified » Paul
you yourselves can witness, that what was necessary for myself and those who were with me, these very hands have supply'd.
Liberality » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
so that they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed the money to every one as his occasions required.
Liberality » Exemplified » Dorcas
At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
Liberality » Exemplified » Boaz
Liberality » Exemplified » Joanna
Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Manasseh
Longsuffering Of God » Exemplified » Paul
however I obtained mercy, that Jesus Christ might demonstrate the greatness of his clemency, by making me an eminent instance of it to those who should hereafter believe in him, in order to eternal life.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
In the evening a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself was Jesus's disciple, went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus; which Pilate ordered to be delivered to him. Joseph then having taken the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, read more.
and laid it in a monument which he had lately caused to be hewn out in the rock: and having rolled a large stone to the door of the sepulchre, he went away.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Peter
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs. then he ask'd him the second time, Simon son of Jonas do you love me? yes, Lord, said he; you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my sheep. Jesus said to him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved at his asking him the third time, "do you love me?" and he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, feed my sheep.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Mary magdalene
but Mary stood at the entrance of the cave weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down to look into the sepulchre,
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Certain women
but Jesus turn'd about and said to them, daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your children.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Thomas
then said Thomas, that is, Didymus, to his fellow-disciples, let us also go, that we may die with him.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Paul
but Paul replied, what do you mean by afflicting me thus with your tears? I am not only ready to meet my chains, but even to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Penitent woman
wherefore, I tell you, her sins, which are numerous, are forgiven; and that is the reason of all this love: but his love is less, to whom less is forgiven.
Love to man » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
for he was upon the brink of death for the service of Christ, having expos'd his life to the greatest dangers, to perform those kind offices, which you could not do yourselves.
however I thought it necessary to send you Epaphroditus my brother, my collegue in the ministry, and my fellow-soldier, whom you had sent to supply my wants: for he long'd to see you all, and was greatly concern'd, that you should hear he was sick. and indeed he was sick almost unto death:
Love to man » Exemplified
and continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they did eat their meals with gladness, and simplicity of heart,
some of you being expos'd to publick obloquy and persecution: whilst others had their share of affliction in seeing such treatment. for you were passionately affected for those who were in bonds, and were pleas'd at the seizing of your goods, knowing that you have what is more excellent and lasting.
Love to man » Exemplified » Paul
O Corinthians, my heart is so full, my tongue cannot be silent: our affections are as enlarged towards you, as yours are contracted towards us.
Love to man » Exemplified » Thessalonians
but Timothy, upon his arrival here from you, brings us the agreeable news of the perseverance of your faith and charity, that you always make honourable mention of us, and that you desire to see us as ardently as we do to see you.
Love to man » Exemplified » Colossians
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the affection you have to all christians;
Love to man » Exemplified » Joseph
Love to man » Exemplified » Aquila
salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-labourers in the gospel of Christ Jesus: who have for my life readily exposed their own: to whom not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles too give thanks.
Love to man » Exemplified » moses
chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Love to man » Exemplified » Ruth
Love to man » Exemplified » Jonathan, &c 1sa 20:17
Love to man » Exemplified » Lydia
so that having been baptized with her family, she made us this request, if you think me sincere in my profession, pray come and lodge at my house; and she prevail'd upon us.
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
one of their own prophets said, "the Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies."
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
for which reason, when I come, I shall animadvert upon his conduct, and the malicious aspersions he casts upon us: not contented with this, he will neither receive the brethren himself, nor suffer those who are better inclin'd, to do it; but drives them out of the church.
Malice » Exemplified » Cain
Malice » Exemplified » Herodias
which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;
Martyrdom » Exemplified
not acting like Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother: but why did he slay him? because his own actions were evil, and his brother's were virtuous.
Saul still breathing out nothing but threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Ahimelech and his fellow priests
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Antipas
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where the throne of satan is: thou maintainest my name, and hast not renounced your faith in me, even at a time when Antipas my faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Urijah
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Peter
I tell you for certain, tho' when you was a youth you girded your self, and rambled where you had a mind: yet when you are old, your hands shall be stretch'd out, and another shall gird thee, and lead thee where you will be unwilling to go. this he said to signify to Peter by what death he should glorify God. and when he had spoken this, he said to him, follow me.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » John the baptist
but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » James
Meekness » Exemplified
we behav'd to you with a tender regard, even as a mother, who nurses her own children.
we are fatigu'd by our manual toil: when reviled, we pray: when persecuted, we don't repine:
Meekness » Exemplified » moses
God's Mercy » Exemplified
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Epaphroditus
but God had pity on him, and not on him only, but on me likewise, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
God's Mercy » Exemplified » Paul
who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity.
Miracles through evil agents » Exemplified
Miracles through evil agents » Exemplified » Witch of endor
Missionaries » Exemplified
In the mean time they who were dispers'd upon the persecution that arose after Stephen's time, had travell'd as far as Phenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, without preaching the gospel to any, but Jews only. some of them were of Cyprus and Cyrene, and upon their arrival at Antioch they address'd themselves to the Greeks, and preach'd to them the Lord Jesus.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Hannah
Missionaries » Exemplified » Shadrach
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
among the rest one Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (that is to say, the son of consolation) a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, sold an estate he had, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
the first he met was his own brother Simon, to whom he said, "we have found the Messias," that is to say, the Christ. and he brought him to Jesus. and when Jesus beheld him, he said, "thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas," which is by interpretation, a stone.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
Missionaries » Exemplified » Apollos
he had been instructed in the doctrine of the gospel, and being full of zeal, he harangued with great assiduity about what related to Jesus, though he had been only instituted in the baptism of John.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Aquila
having talk'd with great freedom in the synagogue, Aquila and Priscilla, who had heard him, invited him home, and gave him a more distinct view of the gospel.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Leper
Missionaries » Exemplified » Restored demoniac
and he departed, and published in Decapolis, what Jesus had done for him: and all were filled with admiration.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Woman of samaria
Missionaries » Exemplified » Philip
but Nathanael said to him, can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? come and see, said Philip.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Anna
and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Joanna
Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified
as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy spirit said to them, separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have destin'd them. accordingly, after having fasted and prayed they gave them imposition of hands, and dismiss'd them. being thus appointed missionarys by the holy spirit, they went to Seleucia, where they embark'd for Cyprus. read more.
when they were arrived at Salamis, they preach'd the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews, and had John for their assistant.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
but Paul chose Silas, and having been recommended by the brethren to the favour of God, he departed, and passing through Syria and Cilicia, he settled the churches there.
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Noah
since he did not spare the old world, having preserved only eight persons, including Noah, that preacher of virtue, when he brought the deluge upon the impious world:
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Jonah
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Philip
Murder » Exemplified
Then Herod perceiving he was abused by the Magi, was full of indignation, and sent a detachment who slew all the children that were in Bethlehem and its territory, being under the age of two years, according to the limited time he had learnt of the Magi.
was there ever any prophet whom your fathers did not persecute? have they not slain those who predicted the coming of that just person whom you have so lately betrayed and murder'd?
the very men who have persecuted the Lord Jesus, and the prophets even to death; who have persecuted us; they who are regardless of pleasing the deity, and are enemies 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
As soon as it was day, all the chief priests and senators of the people consulted measures against Jesus how they might put him to death.
Murder » Exemplified » Judas
I have sinned in betraying the blood of the innocent: and they said, what is it to us? you must look to that.
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 then murmured against him, for having said, "I am the bread which came down from heaven." is not this, said they, Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how comes he then to say, I came down from heaven? Jesus therefore replied, murmur not among your selves.
Murmuring » Exemplified » Jonah
Murmuring » Exemplified » Grecians
At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.
Obedience to God » Exemplified
'Twas by faith that he who was named Abraham, showed his obedience in travelling to a foreign country, which he was afterwards to inherit; and began his journey 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
your christianity is very well known in the world. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you as expert in that which is good, as unpractis'd in what is evil.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » hezekiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Wise men
but being divinely warn'd in a dream, not to go back to Herod, they returned into their own country another way.
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Elijah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Josiah
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Joseph
Then Joseph being awak'd out of sleep, did as the angel of the Lord directed, and took his wife home,
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Zerubbabel
Obedience to God » Exemplified » Paul
Offence » Exemplified
but I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who counselled Balac to ensnare the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
Offence » Exemplified » Old prophet
Offence » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Offence » Exemplified » Aaron
Offence » Exemplified » Peter
but he frown'd upon Peter, and said, out of my sight pernicious obstacle to my designs; your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine.
Offence » Exemplified » priests
Offence » Exemplified » gideon
Pardon » Exemplified » Manasseh
Pardon » Exemplified » David
Pardon » Exemplified » israelites
Pardon » Exemplified » hezekiah
Pardon » Exemplified » The paralytic
where they brought a man on a bed, lying sick of the palsy: and Jesus perceiving their faith, said to the paralytic, take courage, my son, thy sins are forgiven.
Pardon » Exemplified » The penitent
wherefore, I tell you, her sins, which are numerous, are forgiven; and that is the reason of all this love: but his love is less, to whom less is forgiven.
Patience » Exemplified
we pronounce those happy, who have so endur'd. you have heard of the constancy of Job, you know with what success he was crown'd by the Lord, who is all mercy and compassion.
Patience » Exemplified » Paul
As for me, you are perfectly acquainted with my doctrine, my conduct, my designs, my temper, my benevolence, my constancy,
Patience » Exemplified » John
I JOHN, who am your brother, and partake in the tribulation, in the reign, and in the patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony I gave of Jesus Christ.
Patience » Exemplified » Abraham
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.
Peace » Exemplified » Abraham
Peace » Exemplified » David
Peace » Exemplified » By abraham
Peace » Exemplified » Abimelech
Peace » Exemplified » Mordecai
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified
(of whom the world was not worthy) they wandred in desarts, and in mountains, having no retreat but the dens and caves of the earth.
These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.
thereupon he went out of Chaldea, and dwelt in Charran: from thence, after his father's death, he removed him to this very country where you now dwell. he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot of land: yet he promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his posterity after him, tho' he had then no child.
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » Apostles
Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » jacob
Pilgrims and strangers » Exemplified » David
The poor » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
The poor » Exemplified » Saints of old
they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandred about in sheepskins, and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented:
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 gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
both Jews and Gentiles, he is the Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
For tho' the doctrine of the cross seems folly to those that perish: yet we that are to be saved, do feel its energy is divine.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
which were buried (as Christ was) in your baptism, by virtue of which you rise (as he did) to a new life, through a belief of that divine power, which raised him from the dead.
for tho' he was crucified with the appearance of weakness, yet he lives by the power of God; tho' we are afflicted upon his account, we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked
if the divine Being has patiently bore with those objects of his displeasure, that had been working out their own destruction, why may he not reveal himself to make them feel his vindictive power,
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints
for as God hath raised up the Lord, so will he likewise raise us up to partake of his own power.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ
but if I cast out demons by the finger of God, it follows, that the reign of the Messiah is now begun among 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
At midnight Paul and Silas went to prayers, and sang praises to God, which the other prisoners heard:
Praise » Exemplified » Apostles
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
and immediately he saw: and followed Jesus, glorifying God: and all the people, who were eye-witnesses, gave praise unto God.
Praise » Exemplified » First converts
praising God, and showing benevolence to all the people. and the Lord encreased the church daily with new converts.
Praise » Exemplified » Simeon
then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,
Praise » Exemplified » Anna
and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.
Praise » Exemplified » Lame man
so that he fell a leaping, and walking, and entred with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified
Wherefore we continually pray, that our God would by his power effect all the gracious designs of his goodness, and accomplish the work of faith in you;
For this cause, ever since we heard of it, we incessantly pray for you, requesting that you may be endued with respect to the knowledge of his will, with all wisdom and spiritual discernment: that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge: being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy: read more.
giving thanks to the father, who has qualified you to share in that light he affords to his people:
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
thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him,
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Peter and john
who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
private Prayer » Exemplified » gideon
private Prayer » Exemplified » Daniel
private Prayer » Exemplified » Manasseh
private Prayer » Exemplified
but Peter turn'd them all out, and kneeled down and prayed, then turning towards the body, Tabitha, said he, arise immediately. she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.
On the morrow as they were on their journey, and drew nigh the city, Peter went upon the leads to pray, about the sixth hour.
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
and the Lord said unto him, arise, and go to the street called Straight, and enquire at the house of Judas, for one Saul of Tarsus: for he is there at prayer.
private Prayer » Exemplified » Anna
being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers:
public Prayer » Exemplified
thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him,
and continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they did eat their meals with gladness, and simplicity of heart,
at the relation of which they unanimously lift up their voice to God, and said, Lord, thou art the God who hast made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that is therein:
then recollecting where he was, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, surnam'd Mark, where many were assembled at prayers.
public Prayer » Exemplified » David
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jehoshaphat
public Prayer » Exemplified » Joshua
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jews
and all the congregation of the people stood praying without, at the time of offering incense,
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 were arrived there, they went up into an upper room, where Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zelot, and Judas the brother of James used to resort, and unanimously persevere in prayer with the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brethren being present.
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » Paul and silas
At midnight Paul and Silas went to prayers, and sang praises to God, which the other prisoners heard:
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
Predestination » Exemplified » Apostles
if you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world does hate you.
I say not this of you all; for I know whom I have chosen: and that passage of the scripture must be fulfilled, "He that eateth bread with me, hath lift up his heel against me."
Predestination » Exemplified » jacob
it was said to her, "the elder shall serve the younger." as it is written, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have discarded."
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
Predestination » Exemplified » In the destruction of » The philistines
Predestination » Exemplified » Paul
but when it pleased God, who ordained me from my birth, and called me by his especial favour, to reveal his son to me,
Presumption » Exemplified » Sennacherib
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzziah
Presumption » Exemplified » Men of beth-shemesh
Presumption » Exemplified » Sons of sceva
Upon this, certain vagabond Jews, who were exorcists, pretended to cure demoniacs by pronouncing the name of the Lord Jesus: their form being this, "I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preaches." these practitioners were seven in number, the sons of Sceva a Jew, one of the chief priests.
Presumption » Exemplified » israelites
Presumption » Exemplified » benhadad
Presumption » Exemplified » Builders of babel
Presumption » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzzah
Presumption » Exemplified » Diotrephes
I have writ to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the superiority, has no regard to our representations.
Presumption » Exemplified » Theudas
for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing.
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Exemplified » hezekiah
Pride » Exemplified » Laodiceans
you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Pride » Exemplified » Ahithophel
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Scribes
in the sequel of the discourse, he said to them, beware of the Scribes, who affect to walk about in their long robes, to be saluted in publick places, and to have the first seats in their synagogues, and at their feasts:
Pride » Exemplified » Pharaoh
Pride » Exemplified » Herod
one court-day, Herod array'd in his robes of state, and seated upon the throne, made a publick oration: at which the people gave a shout, saying, it is the voice of a God, and not of a man. but at the instant an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not glorify God: so that he became a prey to worms and died. In the mean time, the
Pride » Exemplified » Judah
Pride » Exemplified » Moab
Pride » Exemplified » Tyre
Pride » Exemplified » Edom
Pride » Exemplified » Haman
Procrastination » Exemplified
Procrastination » Exemplified » Felix
but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
Protection » Exemplified
(since I am with thee, and no man shall lift up his hand so as to hurt thee:) for my people in this city are numerous."
by delivering you from this people, and from the Gentiles to whom I now send thee, to open their eyes,
Protection » Exemplified » Joseph
Protection » Exemplified » jacob
Protection » Exemplified » Abraham
Protection » Exemplified » Israel
Protection » Exemplified » David
Protection » Exemplified » Shadrach
Protection » Exemplified » Daniel
Protection » Exemplified » Peter
having apprehended Peter, he put him into prison, appointing a detachment of sixteen soldiers to guard him, intending to have him brought to publick execution, after Easter. thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him, now the very night preceding the day which Herod design'd for his execution, Peter bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the other guards secured the prison door; when an angel of read more.
the Lord suddenly appear'd and fill'd the room with light, and touching Peter on the side, awak'd him, saying, rise, be quick. and immediately his chains fell from his hands.
Prudence » Exemplified
Prudence » Exemplified » The poor wise man
Prudence » Exemplified » Solomon
Prudence » Exemplified » Jethro
Prudence » Exemplified » jacob
Prudence » Exemplified » David
Prudence » Exemplified » The scribe
the Scribe replied, what you have said, master, is very true, there is one God, and no other but he. and to love him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul, with all its faculties, and to love one's neighbour as one's self is more acceptable than all the offerings and sacrifices in the world. Jesus observing he answer'd so discreetly, said to him, you are not far from the kingdom of God. and no man after that was so hardy as to ask him any question.
Prudence » Exemplified » Joseph
Prudence » Exemplified » Aged counsellors of rehoboam
Prudence » Exemplified » Gamaliel
when a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of law, who was respected by all the people, rose up in the council, and moved the apostles might withdraw for some time. and then he said, "ye men of Israel, be cautious how you proceed with regard to these men. for some time ago one Theudas started up, pretending to be something extraordinary, who was join'd indeed by about four hundred men: but he was no sooner put to death, than his followers all dispers'd, and were reduc'd to nothing. read more.
after this man, Judas of Galilee appear'd, at the time of the registry, and seduc'd many people: he also perished, and all his followers were dispersed. my opinion therefore is, not to meddle with these men, but to let them go on: for if the design be a human project, it will fall of it self. but if it be from God, you cannot defeat it; perhaps you may be found warring against heaven." To him they agreed: and
Prudence » Exemplified » gideon
Prudence » Exemplified » Sergius paulus
he was with the proconsul Sergius Paulus, a man of prudence: who sent for Barnabas and Saul, desiring to hear the word of God.
Prudence » Exemplified » Paul
But as Paul knew that one part of the Sanhedrim were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out, my brethren, "I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee, and I am now prosecuted for believing the resurrection of the dead."
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 having reproved Herod the tetrarch upon account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, and for all the mischiefs that Herod had done;
we have it from all quarters, that incest is practis'd among you, and such as is not among the Gentiles, that of a man's having his father's wife. this you have made a matter of levity, instead of being concern'd in discarding him that has done such an action. as for me, though I am absent in person, yet being present by my authority, with regard to him that has committed this fact, I am come to the same resolution, as if I was present, read more.
that is, when you are assembled, and I virtually there, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to deliver him up to satan, to suffer corporal punishment, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus Christ.
But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, for he was to be blamed.
When any controversy arises among you, will any one presume to appeal to the Gentiles, and not to Christians? don't you know that these are to judge the world? if the world is to be judg'd by you, are not you qualify'd to decide your petty causes? don't you know that we shall be judges of angels? much more then of the affairs of life? read more.
if then you have the cognizance of such matters, why do ye set those to judge who are despised by the church? I speak it to your shame. what, is there not a man of experience amongst you, capable of being arbitrator between his brethren? but when a contest arises, you must refer the decision to infidels? beside, you are absolutely in the wrong in going to law with one another at all: why don't you rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer loss? nay, in this case, you act injuriously, and do damage even to your brethren.
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to maintain all the same doctrine, to suffer no divisions among you; but to be perfectly united in the same mind, and in the same judgment. for I have been inform'd, my brethren, by some of Chloe's family, that there are contentions among you. I mean that one or other of you cries out "I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, read more.
and I of Christ." is the school of Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were you baptized into the name of Paul?
Reproof » Exemplified » Zechariah
Reproof » Exemplified » Shemaiah
Reproof » Exemplified » Hanani
Reproof » Exemplified » Joab
Reproof » Exemplified » Ahijah
Reproof » Exemplified » Nathan
Reproof » Exemplified » samuel
Reproof » Exemplified » Daniel
Reproof » Exemplified » Elijah
Reproof » Exemplified » Elisha
Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
stubborn people, whose hearts and ears like the uncircumcised, are always averse to the holy spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Reproof » Exemplified » Peter
but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Resignation » Exemplified » David
Resignation » Exemplified » Aaron
Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah
Resignation » Exemplified » jacob
Resignation » Exemplified » israelites
Resignation » Exemplified » Peter
knowing that I must soon leave this tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has signify'd to me.
Resignation » Exemplified » Paul
but Paul replied, what do you mean by afflicting me thus with your tears? I am not only ready to meet my chains, but even to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Revenge » Exemplified
When they heard these things, they were transported with rage, and gnashed their teeth against him.
when it was day, some Jews, that had form'd a conspiracy, engag'd themselves by an oath, not to eat, or drink, till they had kill'd Paul.
Revenge » Exemplified » By samson
Revenge » Exemplified » By the chief priests
when it was day, some Jews, that had form'd a conspiracy, engag'd themselves by an oath, not to eat, or drink, till they had kill'd Paul.
When they heard these things, they were transported with rage, and gnashed their teeth against him. but he, full of the holy spirit, fix'd his eyes towards heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. and he said, there I see the heavens open, and the son of man standing on the right hand of God. read more.
then they broke out into a loud cry, and stopping their ears, fell upon him all at once. then they dragg'd him out of the city, and stoned him: the false witnesses having laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. Thus they stoned Stephen, while he was calling upon God, and saying, "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
which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it; because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously. however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee. read more.
for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted." nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom." then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.
Revenge » Exemplified » By absalom
Revenge » Exemplified » By herodias
which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it; because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously. however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee. read more.
for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted." nay, he ratified his promise with an oath, "I will give you whatever you require, said he, tho' it be even the half of my kingdom." then she withdrew, and said to her mother, what shall I ask? the head of John the Baptist, said she.
Revenge » Exemplified » James and john
his disciples James and John observing this, said, Lord, shall we command fire to descend from heaven, as Elias did, in order to consume them?
Revenge » Exemplified » Chief priests
When they heard that, they were so enraged, they consulted to take away their lives.
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
his disciples James and John observing this, said, Lord, shall we command fire to descend from heaven, as Elias did, in order to consume them?
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Jews
the passengers all the while reviling him, shook their heads at him, and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art 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
there certain Epicurean and Stoick philosophers encountred him: "what does this mountebank mean?" said some: "he seems to proclaim some strange deitys," said others: because he talk'd to them of Jesus and the resurrection.
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Malefactor
Now one of the malefactors, that was crucified with him, impiously said, if thou art the Christ, save thy self, and us.
Righteousness » Exemplified » David
Righteousness » Exemplified » jacob
Righteousness » Exemplified » Abel
'Twas by faith that Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he was declared righteous, God himself having testified that he accepted his offering, and after he died for his faith, he was not silent.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Abraham
Is this happiness then for the circumcised only, or for the uncircumcised also? for we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
these advantages I renounce for Christ, nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ, and be his true disciple, not professing that justification, which is derived from the law, but that which is from the gospel,
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
In the mean time, they who held Jesus, treated him with insults and buffoonry. they made him blind-fold, they slapt him on the face, and cry'd out, divine who it was that smote thee.
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Chief priests
the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.
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 who stood looking on, and the senators themselves contemptuously said, he sav'd others; if he be Christ, the elect of God, let him save himself.
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
your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God.
they answered him, we are Abraham's offspring, and were never slaves to any man: why then do you say, "ye shall be made free?"
Self-delusion » Exemplified » israelites
Self-delusion » Exemplified » The laodicean congregation
you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Self-denial » Exemplified
but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
things that little affect me, nor is life so much my concern, as to finish my course, and the charge I receiv'd from the Lord Jesus, to attest the declaration of the divine favour.
for there was no poor among them, because as many as bad lands or houses, sold them, and brought the value,
so that they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed the money to every one as his occasions required.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Widow of zarephath
Self-denial » Exemplified » moses
by faith Moses when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
Self-denial » Exemplified » Rechabites
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
among the rest one Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (that is to say, the son of consolation) a Levite, and a native of Cyprus, sold an estate he had, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Simon, andrew, james, and john
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting their net into the sea: (for they were fishers) and Jesus said to them, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. immediately they quitted their nets, and followed him. read more.
when he had gone a little further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the bark mending their nets. whereupon he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the people he had hired, and went after him.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Esther
Self-denial » Exemplified » Poor widow
for they have offer'd only part of their superfluous wealth; but she has given all that was then left for her subsistence.
Selfishness » Exemplified » Nabal
Selfishness » Exemplified » Jews
Selfishness » Exemplified » Cain
Selfishness » Exemplified » James and john
they replied, when you are in your glory, grant that we may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on your left.
Selfishness » Exemplified » Haman
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Lawyer
Then a doctor of the law stood up to try him, saying, master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
but he being desirous to clear himself, said to Jesus, but what is meant by our neighbour?
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » saul
Self-righteousness » Exemplified » Israel
because being ignorant of the justice which is of God, and going about to establish a justification of their own, they have not submitted themselves to that which is of God.
Self-will » Exemplified » The israelites
Self-will » Exemplified » King saul
Self-will » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Self-will » Exemplified » Josiah
Self-will » Exemplified » David
Self-will » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Josiah
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » saul
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » David
Self-will and stubbornness » Exemplified » Simeon and levi
Simplicity » Exemplified
and continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they did eat their meals with gladness, and simplicity of heart,
Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.
Simplicity » Exemplified » Paul
for this is to me matter of glorying, the testimony of my conscience, that without artifice, and with religious sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by God's favourable assistance I have behaved my self towards all men, but more particularly to you.
Simplicity » Exemplified » David
Sincerity » Exemplified » Men of zebulun
Sincerity » Exemplified » Paul
for this is to me matter of glorying, the testimony of my conscience, that without artifice, and with religious sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by God's favourable assistance I have behaved my self towards all men, but more particularly to you.
Sincerity » Exemplified » The redeemed
Sincerity » Exemplified » Lois and eunice
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Sincerity » Exemplified » Timothy
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Sincerity » Exemplified » hezekiah
Sincerity » Exemplified » By some men of the tribe of zebulun
Sincerity » Exemplified » By nathanael
Jesus seeing Nathanael coming, said of him, there's a true Israelite, in whom is no guile. how do you know me?
Sincerity » Exemplified » By hezekiah
Sincerity » Exemplified » By paul
for this is to me matter of glorying, the testimony of my conscience, that without artifice, and with religious sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by God's favourable assistance I have behaved my self towards all men, but more particularly to you.
Sincerity » Exemplified » By lois and eunice
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
Sincerity » Exemplified » By timothy
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
national Sins » Exemplified
since he condemn'd the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to an entire subversion, and reduc'd them to ashes, to make them serve for examples to future impiety:
national Sins » Exemplified » Moab
national Sins » Exemplified » Nations of canaan
national Sins » Exemplified » Tyre
national Sins » Exemplified » Nineveh
Slander » Exemplified » Doeg
Slander » Exemplified » Jews
so John came with fasting and abstinence, and they say, he is mad. the son of man does not abstain from eating and drinking, and they cry there's a glutton, and a sot, a friend of publicans and sinners: "but wisdom is justified by her children."
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
they suborned men, who said, we have heard him speak irreverently of Moses, and of God.
Slander » Exemplified » Enemies of paul
they all act in defiance of the edicts of Cesar, pretending there is another king, one Jesus.
Slander » Exemplified » priests
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Corinthians
What I have explain'd to you, my brethren, is the gospel which I preached to you, which you have received, and wherein you have persisted:
Steadfastness » Exemplified » Colossians
for tho' I am absent in person, yet I am present with you in my mind, and am glad to perceive the regularily of your affairs, and the stedfastness 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
they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
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
and the contention was so sharp between them, that they separated: so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Strife » Exemplified » Pharisees and sadducees
at these words the Pharisees and the Sadducees were all in confusion, the whole assembly being divided:
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
upon which Paul and Barnabas having warmly contested the point with them, it was resolved, that Paul and Barnabas and some others should go to Jerusalem to consult the apostles upon this question.
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » saul
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Peter
then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew:
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Zedekiah
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Shimei
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Jews
profane Swearing » Exemplified
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Peter
then he fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew:
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Gehazi
Temptation » Exemplified
and lest I should be exalted above measure by the extraordinary revelations I have had, I was afflicted in my person, so that the messenger of satan insulted me; concerning which,
yet you did not despise me for the trial which attended my person, nor treated me with scorn; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Temptation » Exemplified » Jeroboam
Temptation » Exemplified » balaam
Temptation » Exemplified » David
Temptation » Exemplified » Peter
and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked earnestly upon him, and said, you too was with Jesus the Nazarene. but he denied it, saying, I don't know him, neither am I acquainted with any such you mention. and he went out into the porch, when the cock crow'd. the maid saw him a second time, and said to the standers-by, this is one of them: read more.
but he denied it again. a little time after, they that stood by, still urg'd Peter, saying, you are certainly one of his disciples, for your speech shows you to be a Galilean. but he fell a cursing, and swore, I don't know the man you mention,
Temptation » Exemplified » Joseph
Temptation » Exemplified » Achan
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Levites
Thankfulness » Exemplified » David
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Paul
the brethren there having had news of us, came as far as Appiiforum, and the Three inns to meet us: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and was greatly encourag'd.
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Daniel
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Simeon
then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Jonah
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Anna
and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Levites
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » David
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Daniel
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Paul
the brethren there having had news of us, came as far as Appiiforum, and the Three inns to meet us: whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God, and was greatly encourag'd.
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Simeon
then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Jonah
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Anna
and happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.
The favor of God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
the angel, upon his arrival, said to her; "Hail, favorite of heaven, the Lord is with thee: thou happiest of thy sex."
but the angel said to her, "Mary, be not afraid: for you are the object of divine favour.
The favor of God » Exemplified
The favor of God » Exemplified » samuel
The favor of God » Exemplified » David
The favor of God » Exemplified » Job
Theft » Exemplified » Rachel
Theft » Exemplified » Achan
Theft » Exemplified » Micah
Unbelief » Exemplified » israelites
Unbelief » Exemplified » saul
who was before a blasphemer, and a violent persecutor; but I obtained mercy, because I acted thro' ignorance in incrudelity.
Unbelief » Exemplified » People of jericho
by faith Rahab having given the spies a safe reception, escap'd being destroyed with unbelievers, tho' she had led a dissolute life.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Moses and aaron:
Unbelief » Exemplified
Unbelief » Exemplified » Naaman
Unbelief » Exemplified » Samaritan lord
Unbelief » Exemplified » Chief priests
and said to him, if you are the Christ, say so. but he answer'd, if I should tell you so, you will not believe it.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thomas
the other disciples therefore said to him, we have seen the Lord. but he said to them, except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Thessalonian jews
but the unbelieving Jews thro' envy, by the assistance of some loose strolers, rais'd a mob, set the whole city in an uproar, and attack'd Jason's house, thinking to find them there, and deliver them up to the populace.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Jews of iconium
but the disbelieving Jews practis'd upon the Gentiles, and inflam'd their minds against the brethren.
Unbelief » Exemplified » Brethren of Christ
Waiting » Exemplified » Isaiah
Waiting » Exemplified » Joseph
one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Waiting » Exemplified » jacob
Waiting » Exemplified » Micah
Waiting » Exemplified » David
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » jacob
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Hannah
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Isaiah
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Joseph
one Joseph of Arimathea, an honourable senator, who was himself in expectation of the kingdom of God, ventur'd to come and wait upon Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » David
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Micah
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Paul
expos'd to toil, to fatigue, to frequent watchings, to hunger and thirst, to frequent fastings, to cold and penury.
Watchfulness » Exemplified » David
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Anna
being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers:
Related Topics
- Being a Model
- Christlikeness
- Commitment, to Jesus Christ
- Conformity
- Examples
- Examples Of
- Examples, Good
- Imitating
- Imitating Jesus
- Imitating Others
- Learning From Jesus
- Orthodoxy, In Nt
- Sanctification, Means And Results
- Spiritual Vitality
- Christ
- Disciples, characteristics of
- Discipleship, nature of
- Ethics, basis of
- Following
- Footsteps
- 1 more topics on Exemplified
Never miss a post