157 Bible Verses about Examples

Abasement, Examples Of

Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of

But *you* have put dishonour upon the poor man. Yet is it not the rich who grind you down? Are not they the very people who drag you into the Law courts? --

Accusations, False Examples

Then they privately put forward men who declared, "We have heard him speak blasphemous things against Moses and against God."

Adoration, Examples Of

And each of the four living creatures had six wings, and in every direction, and within, are full of eyes; and day after day, and night after night, they never cease saying, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Ruler of all, who wast and art and evermore shalt be."

Adulteress Examples

but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

Adultery, Examples Of

"I have no husband," she replied. "You rightly say that you have no husband," said Jesus;

Afflicted Saints, Examples Of

having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;

Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of

Alienation, Examples Of

So there arose a serious disagreement between them, which resulted in their parting from one another, Barnabas taking Mark and setting sail for Cyprus.

Anger Of God, Examples Of

Anger, Justified Examples

Grieved and indignant at the hardening of their hearts, He looked round on them with anger, and said to the man, "Stretch out your arm." He stretched it out, and the arm was completely restored.

Anger, Sinful Examples

Then all in the synagogue, while listening to these words, were filled with fury.

Anxiety, Examples Of

when Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, we are thankful to you that we are here. Let us put up three tents--one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."

Apostasy, Nt Examples

At that time one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the High Priests

Apostasy, Ot Examples

Apostates, Examples Of

Backsliding, Christian Examples

"Simon, Simon, I tell you that Satan has obtained permission to have all of you to sift as wheat is sifted.

Bad Decision Making Examples

At these words his brow darkened, and he went away sad; for he was possessed of great wealth.

Bad Wives Examples

For Herod himself had sent and had had John arrested and had kept him in prison in chains, for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.

Banquets, Examples Of

Levi also gave a great entertainment at his house in honour of Jesus, and there was a large party of tax-gatherers and others at table with them.

Barrenness, Examples Of

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren; and both of them were far advanced in life.

Bitterness, Examples Of

but now that this son of yours is come who has eaten up your property among his bad women, you have killed the fat calf for him.'

Blasphemy, Examples Of

And they said many other insulting things to Him.

Boldness Examples Of

Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.

Borrowing, Examples Of

"You will no sooner have entered the city," He replied, "than you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into the house to which he goes,

Bribery, Examples Of

Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned, smitten with remorse he brought back the thirty shekels to the High Priests and Elders

Business, Examples

Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;

Children, Bad Parental Examples

So she, instigated by her mother, said, "Give me here on a dish the head of John the Baptist."

Children, examples of

"Mark! The maiden will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call His name Immanuel" --a word which signifies 'God with us'.

Children, Good Examples Of

And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.

Children, Good Parental Examples

For I recall the sincere faith which is in your heart--a faith which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and then in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully convinced, now dwells in you also.

Church, Examples Of

He succeeded, and brought him to Antioch; and for a whole year they attended the meetings of the Church, and taught a large number of people. And it was in Antioch that the disciples first received the name of 'Christians.'

Communion With God, Examples Of

Compassion, Examples Of

and a considerable number of the Jews were with Martha and Mary, having come to express sympathy with them on the death of their brother.

Condemnation, Examples Of

Then I saw a great white throne and One who was seated on it, from whose presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them.

Confession, Examples Of

When Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at the knees of Jesus, and exclaimed, "Master, leave my boat, for I am a sinful man."

Confusion, Examples Of

But while they were trying to kill Paul, word was taken up to the Tribune in command of the battalion, that all Jerusalem was in a ferment.

Consecration, Examples Of

Yet all that was gain to me--for Christ's sake I have reckoned it loss.

Contempt, Examples Of

For they say "His letters are authoritative and forcible, but his personal presence is unimpressive, and as for eloquence, he has none."

Contentment, Examples Of

Conversion, examples of

Now Saul, whose every breath was a threat of destruction for the disciples of the Lord,

Courage, Examples Of

because John had persistently said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

Cruelty, examples of

And just as they had refused to continue to have a full knowledge of God, so it was to utterly worthless minds that God gave them up, for them to do things which should not be done.

Death Of The Saints, Examples Of

"I tell you in solemn truth," replied Jesus, "that this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."

Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of

(Now having bought a piece of ground with the money paid for his wickedness he fell there with his face downwards, and, his body bursting open, he became disembowelled.

Delay, Examples Of

"Afterwards the other bridesmaids came and cried, "'Sir, Sir, open the door to us.'

Despondency, Examples Of

On that same day two of the disciples were walking to Emmaus, a village seven or eight miles from Jerusalem,

Diligence, Examples Of

But as for that in the good ground, it means those who, having listened to the Message with open minds and in a right spirit, hold it fast, and patiently yield a return.

Disappointments, Examples Of

On hearing those words the young man went away much cast down; for he had much property.

Dishonesty, Examples Of

Disobedience, Examples Of

Divine Protection, Examples Of

"Injure neither land nor sea nor trees," he said, "until we have sealed the bondservants of our God upon their foreheads."

Dreams, Examples Of

Drunkenness, Examples Of

for it is his own supper of which each of you is in a hurry to partake, and one eats like a hungry man, while another has already drunk to excess.

Edification, Examples Of

But *I* have prayed for *you* that your faith may not fail, and you, when at last you have come back to your true self, must strengthen your brethren."

Education, Examples Of

So Moses was educated in all the learning of the Egyptians, and possessed great influence through his eloquence and his achievements.

Employers, Bad Examples

Employers, Good Examples

Here the servant of a certain Captain, a man dear to his master, was ill and at the point of death;

encouragement, examples of

When tidings of this reached the ears of the Church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch.

Endurance, Examples Of

Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;

evil, examples of

Examples Of

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

Examples Of Bad Servants

Examples Of Confidence

"All may stumble and fail," said Peter, "but I never will."

Examples Of Consecration

Examples Of Deceit

He then directed them to go to Bethlehem, adding, "Go and make careful inquiry about the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and do him homage."

Examples Of Escaping

but through an opening in the wall I was let down in a basket, and so escaped his hands.

Examples Of Faith

Through faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did, and through this faith he obtained testimony that he was righteous, God giving the testimony by accepting his gifts; and through it, though he is dead, he still speaks.

Examples Of Fathers' Love

And you, fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up tenderly with true Christian training and advice.

Examples Of Fearful Men

Once more Pilate came out and said to the Jews, "See, I am bringing him out to you to let you clearly understand that I find no crime in him."

Examples Of Following God

Be imitators of me, in so far as I in turn am an imitator of Christ.

Examples Of Good Servants

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

Examples of Leadership

Remember your former leaders--it was they who brought you God's Message. Bear in mind how they ended their lives, and imitate their faith.

Examples Of Life In The Spirit

At that time Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the Desert in order to be tempted by the Devil.

Examples Of Love For Children

Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover.

Examples Of Mothers' Love

Now standing close to the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.

Examples Of Orphans

Examples Of Patriotism

All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;

Examples of secret prayer

But you, whenever you pray, go into your own room and shut the door: then pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father--He who sees in secret--will recompense you.

Examples Of Ungodly Men

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.

Examples, Bad

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.

Examples, Good

In illustration, brethren, of persecution patiently endured take the Prophets who have spoken as messengers from the Lord.

Examples, Purpose Of

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.

Extortion, Examples Of

But no sooner had that servant gone out, than he met with one of his fellow servants who owed him 100 shillings; and seizing him by the throat and nearly strangling him he exclaimed, "'Pay me all you owe.'

Extra Marital Sex Examples

Faithfulness, Examples Of

So we see that it is those who possess faith that are blessed with believing Abraham.

False Accusations, Examples Of

But Joseph her husband, being a kind-hearted man and unwilling publicly to disgrace her, had determined to release her privately from the betrothal.

False Confidence, Examples Of

"Even if I must die with you," declared Peter, "I will never disown you." In like manner protested all the disciples.

False Miracles, Examples Of

Now for some time past there had been a man named Simon living there, who had been practising magic and astonishing the Samaritans, pretending that he was more than human.

False Prophets, Examples Of

Yet I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and by her teaching leads astray My servants, so that they commit fornication and eat what has been sacrificed to idols.

False Teachers, Examples Of

Yet I have a few things against you, because you have with you some that cling to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling-block in the way of the descendants of Israel--to eat what had been sacrificed to idols, and commit fornication.

False Witnesses,examples Of

And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great marvels and signs among the people.

Families, Examples Of

Now a certain man, named Lazarus, of Bethany, was lying ill-- Bethany being the village of Mary and her sister Martha.

Famine, Examples Of

But there came a famine throughout the whole of Egypt and Canaan--and great distress--so that our forefathers could find no food.

Fasting, Examples Of

At that time John's disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?"

Fatherless, Examples Of

Fathers, Examples Of

There was in the time of Herod, the king of Judaea, a priest of the name of Zechariah, belonging to the class of Abijah. He had a wife who was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Fear Of God, Examples Of

Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.

Folly, Examples Of

"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "'Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.'

Friendship, Examples Of

yet, obtaining no relief for my spirit because I did not find our brother Titus, I bade them farewell and went on into Macedonia.

Generous Giving Examples

But there came one poor widow and dropped in two farthings, equal in value to a halfpenny.

Godly Fear, Examples Of

The Church, however, throughout the whole of Judaea, Galilee and Samaria, had peace and was spiritually built up; and grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and receiving encouragement from the Holy Spirit.

Good Decision Making Examples

And He said to them, "Come and follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Good Kings Examples Of

Good Wives Examples

They were both of them upright before God, blamelessly obeying all the Lord's precepts and ordinances.

Guidance, Examples Of God's

This was he who brought them out, after performing marvels and signs in Egypt and at the Red Sea, and in the Desert for forty years.

Hope, Examples Of

Under utterly hopeless circumstances he hopefully believed, so that he might become the forefather of many nations, in agreement with the words "Equally numerous shall your posterity be."

Hospitality, Examples Of

And while He was reclining at table, a large number of tax-gathers and notorious sinners were of the party with Jesus and His disciples.

Humility, Examples Of

John protested. "It is I," he said, "who have need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

Hunger, Examples Of

He had become unusually hungry and wished for food; but, while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance.

Hypocrisy, Examples Of

Thereupon Herod sent privately for the Magi and ascertained from them the exact time of the star's appearing.

Hypocrites, Examples Of

Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;

Immorality, Examples Of Sexual

It is actually reported that there is fornication among you, and of a kind unheard of even among the Gentiles--a man has his father's wife!

Industry, Examples Of

and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them.

Ingratitude, Examples Of

"Were not all ten made clean?" Jesus asked; "but where are the nine?

Injustice, Examples Of

"Praiseworthy indeed!" He added, "to set at nought God's Commandment in order to observe your own traditions!

Innocence, Examples Of

He never sinned, and no deceitful language was ever heard from His mouth.

Integrity, Examples Of

Nay, we have renounced the secrecy which marks a feeling of shame. We practice no cunning tricks, nor do we adulterate God's Message. But by a full clear statement of the truth we strive to commend ourselves in the presence of God to every human conscience.

Intercession, Examples Of

When Jesus had thus spoken, He raised his eyes towards Heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Thy Son that the Son may glorify Thee;

Love Of Jesus, Examples Of

But *I* have prayed for *you* that your faith may not fail, and you, when at last you have come back to your true self, must strengthen your brethren."

Love to Others, Examples Of

having determined to endure ill-treatment along with the people of God rather than enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin;

Lying, Examples Of

Again he denied it with an oath. "I do not know the man," he said.

Magical Arts, Examples Of

Now for some time past there had been a man named Simon living there, who had been practising magic and astonishing the Samaritans, pretending that he was more than human.

Malice, Examples Of

Therefore Herodias hated him and wished to take his life, but could not;

Martyrdom, Examples Of

that all the innocent blood shed upon earth may come on you, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Berechiah whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the altar.

Meekness, Examples Of

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Mercy, Examples Of

But He turned and rebuked them.

Missionary Examples

And He did not spare the ancient world, although He preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly.

Missionary Work, Examples Of

And He did not spare the ancient world, although He preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a deluge on the world of the ungodly.

Mothers, Examples Of

Through faith the child Moses was hid for three months by his parents, because they saw his rare beauty; and the king's edict had no terror for them.

Motives, Examples Of

Some indeed actually preach Christ out of envy and contentiousness but there are also others who do it from good will.

Oppression, Examples Of

But *you* have put dishonour upon the poor man. Yet is it not the rich who grind you down? Are not they the very people who drag you into the Law courts? --

Pilgrims, Examples Of

"Thereupon he left Chaldaea and settled in Haran till after the death of his father, when God caused him to remove into this country where you now live.

Praise, Examples Of

On that same occasion Jesus was filled by the Holy Spirit with rapturous joy. "I give Thee fervent thanks," He exclaimed, "O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of understanding, and hast revealed them to babes. Yes, Father, for such has been Thy gracious will.

Pride, Examples Of

and love the best seats at a dinner party or in the synagogues,

Repentance, Examples Of

"Repent," replied Peter, "and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, with a view to the remission of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Responsibility, Examples Of

Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.

Revenge, Examples Of

But they were filled with madness, and began to discuss with one another what they should do to Jesus.

Rising Early, Examples Of

In the morning He rose early, while it was still quite dark, and leaving the house He went away to a solitary place and there prayed.

Selfishness, Examples Of

"Allow us," they replied, "to sit one at your right hand and the other at your left hand, in your glory."

Sexual Chastity Examples Of

Sloth Examples Of

(For all the Athenians and their foreign visitors used to devote their whole leisure to telling or hearing about something new.)

Steadfastness, Examples Of

Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards Jerusalem, and sent messengers before Him.

Throne, Examples Of

But of His Son, He says, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and for ever, and the sceptre of Thy Kingdom is a sceptre of absolute justice.

Unbelief, Examples Of

Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them.

Warfare, Examples Of

Wicked Children, Examples Of

Worldly Ambition Examples

and exalts himself above, every so-called 'god' or object of worship, and goes the length of taking his seat in the very temple of God, giving it out that he himself is God.

Zealousness, Examples Of

"Return home," He said, "and tell there all that God has done for you." So he went and published through the whole town all that Jesus had done for him.