'Example' in the Bible

For John came to you observing all sorts of ritual, and you put no faith in him: the tax-gatherers and the notorious sinners did put faith in him, and you, though you saw this example set you, were not even afterwards sorry so as to believe him.

For I have set you an example in order that you may do what I have done to you.

In all things I have set you an example, showing you that, by working as I do, you ought to help the weak, and to bear in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, "'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

And may God, the giver of power of endurance and of that encouragement, grant you to be in full sympathy with one another in accordance with the example of Christ Jesus,

In writing this much, brethren, with special reference to Apollos and myself, I have done so for your sakes, in order to teach you by our example what those words mean, which say, "Nothing beyond what is written!" --so that you may cease to take sides in boastful rivalry, for one teacher against another.

If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

Brethren, vie with one another in imitating me, and carefully observe those who follow the example which we have set you.

For you, brethren, followed the example of the Churches of God in Christ Jesus which are in Judaea; seeing that you endured the same ill-treatment at the hands of your countrymen, as they did at the hands of the Jews.

For you yourselves know that it is your duty to follow our example. There was no disorder in our lives among you,

This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to imitate us.

But mercy was shown me in order that in me as the foremost of sinners Christ Jesus might display the fulness of His long-suffering patience as an example to encourage those who would afterwards be resting their faith on Him with a view to the Life of the Ages.

Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate.

This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.

And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.

Let it then be our earnest endeavour to be admitted to that rest, so that no one may perish through following the same example of unbelief.

And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.

He reduced to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and condemned them to overthrow, making them an example to people who might in future be living godless lives.