157 Bible Verses about Examples
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in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps,
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.
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Examples » What and who are examples
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For I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea; and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea; and all ate the same spiritual food; read more.
and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them; and the rock was Christ. Nevertheless, with most of them God was not well-pleased; for they were laid low in the wilderness. Now these things happened as examples for us, so that we would not crave evil things as they also craved. Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written, "THE PEOPLE SAT DOWN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND STOOD UP TO PLAY." Nor let us act immorally, as some of them did, and twenty-three thousand fell in one day. Nor let us try the Lord, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the serpents. Nor grumble, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the destroyer. Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. read more.
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment; and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; and if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly lives thereafter;
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;
Jesus said to him, "He who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean; and you are clean, but not all of you." For He knew the one who was betraying Him; for this reason He said, "Not all of you are clean." So when He had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? read more.
"You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. "For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.
Topics on Examples
Abasement, Examples Of
Daniel 4:33Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled; and he was
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your maid is in your
Accusations, False Examples
Genesis 31:26-30Then Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done
Adoration, Examples Of
Exodus 15:1-2
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Adulteress Examples
Genesis 38:13-24It was told to Tamar, “
Adultery, Examples Of
Genesis 19:31-38Then the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 39:20-23So Joseph’s master took him and
Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Exodus 9:14-15For this time I will send all My plagues
Alienation, Examples Of
Genesis 3:7Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they
Anger Of God, Examples Of
Genesis 11:8So the Lord
Anger, Justified Examples
Mark 3:5After
Anger, Sinful Examples
Genesis 4:5but
Anxiety, Examples Of
Genesis 20:7-9Now therefore, restore the man’s wife, for
Apostasy, Nt Examples
Matthew 26:14-16Apostasy, Ot Examples
Deuteronomy 13:1-11“
Backsliding, Christian Examples
Genesis 19:1-22Now the
Bad Decision Making Examples
Genesis 3:6Bad Wives Examples
Judges 14:15-17Then it came about on the
Barrenness, Examples Of
Genesis 21:2Bitterness, Examples Of
Ruth 1:19-21So they both went until they came to Bethlehem. And when they had come to Bethlehem,
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Leviticus 24:11The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the
Boldness Examples Of
Genesis 33:18Now Jacob came safely to the city of
Borrowing, Examples Of
Exodus 11:2Speak now in the
Bribery, Examples Of
Numbers 22:17-18for I will indeed honor you richly, and I will do whatever you say to me.
Business, Examples
Genesis 39:11Now it happened
Children, Bad Parental Examples
1 Kings 22:52He did evil in the sight of the Lord and
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23“
Children, Good Examples Of
Genesis 45:9Hurry and go up to my father, and
Children, Good Parental Examples
1 Kings 9:4As for you,
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and when he had found him, he brought him to
Communion With God, Examples Of
Genesis 5:24Compassion, Examples Of
1 Chronicles 7:22Their father Ephraim
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a great white
Confession, Examples Of
Numbers 12:11Then Aaron said to Moses, “Oh, my lord, I beg you,
Confusion, Examples Of
Genesis 11:9Therefore its name was called
Consecration, Examples Of
Numbers 32:12except Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite and Joshua the son of Nun,
Contempt, Examples Of
1 Samuel 25:10But Nabal answered David’s servants and said, “
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19Courage, Examples Of
Joshua 14:12Now then, give me this hill country about which the Lord spoke on that day, for you heard on that day that
Cruelty, examples of
Psalm 71:4
Out of the
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 25:8Abraham breathed his last and died
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Numbers 16:32and
Delay, Examples Of
Exodus 14:24-25At the morning watch,
Despondency, Examples Of
Exodus 14:15Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.
Diligence, Examples Of
2 Chronicles 15:15All Judah rejoiced concerning the oath, for they had sworn with their whole heart and had sought Him
Disappointments, Examples Of
Ruth 1:20She said to them, “Do not call me
Dishonesty, Examples Of
Genesis 21:25But Abraham
Disobedience, Examples Of
Genesis 3:6Divine Protection, Examples Of
Genesis 35:5As they journeyed, there was
Dreams, Examples Of
Genesis 20:3Drunkenness, Examples Of
Genesis 9:21He drank of the wine and
Edification, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 3:28Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22Moses was educated in all
Employers, Bad Examples
Genesis 16:6But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your maid is in your
Employers, Good Examples
Genesis 18:19For I have
encouragement, examples of
2 Chronicles 32:6-7He appointed military officers over the people and gathered them to him in the square at the city gate, and
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12and we toil,
Examples Of Bad Servants
2 Samuel 16:1-4Now when David had passed
Examples Of Confidence
Genesis 11:4They said, “Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top
Examples Of Consecration
Genesis 4:4-7Examples Of Deceit
Genesis 4:9Then the Lord said to Cain, “
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33and I was let down in a basket
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Psalm 103:13
So the Lord has compassion on those who
Examples Of Fearful Men
Proverbs 29:25
But he who
Examples Of Following God
Deuteronomy 1:34-36“Then the Lord heard the sound of your words, and He was angry and
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Examples Of Love For Children
Genesis 21:14So Abraham rose early in the morning and took bread and a
Examples Of Mothers' Love
Isaiah 49:15
And have no compassion on the son of her womb?
Even these may forget, but
Examples Of Orphans
Genesis 11:27-28Now these are the records of the generations of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran; and
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if He
Examples, Bad
Joshua 7:20So Achan answered Joshua and said, “Truly, I have sinned against the Lord, the God of Israel, and
Examples, Good
Numbers 25:7-13Examples, Purpose Of
2 Peter 2:6and if He
Extortion, Examples Of
1 Samuel 2:12-17Now the sons of Eli were
Extra Marital Sex Examples
Genesis 35:22It came about while Israel was dwelling in that land, that
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Nehemiah 9:7-8
And brought him out from
And
False Accusations, Examples Of
Genesis 39:7-20It came about after these events
False Confidence, Examples Of
Genesis 11:4They said, “Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top
False Miracles, Examples Of
Exodus 7:11Then Pharaoh also
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14False Witnesses,examples Of
1 Samuel 22:8-18For all of you have conspired against me so that there is no one who
Families, Examples Of
Genesis 18:19For I have
Famine, Examples Of
Genesis 12:10Now there was
Fasting, Examples Of
2 Samuel 12:16David therefore inquired of God for the child; and David
Fatherless, Examples Of
Genesis 11:27-28Now these are the records of the generations of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran; and
Fathers, Examples Of
Genesis 18:19For I have
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith
Folly, Examples Of
Jeremiah 4:22
They know Me not;
They are stupid children
And have no understanding.
They are shrewd to
But to do good they do not know.”
Friendship, Examples Of
1 Samuel 18:1Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that
Generous Giving Examples
Exodus 36:5and they said to
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Genesis 22:12He said, “Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now
Good Decision Making Examples
Joshua 24:15If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or
Good Kings Examples Of
2 Samuel 8:15So David reigned over all Israel; and David
Good Wives Examples
Judges 13:10So the woman ran quickly and told her
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Exodus 13:17-18Now when Pharaoh had let the people go, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines, even though it was near; for God said, “
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become
Hospitality, Examples Of
Genesis 18:2-5When he lifted up his eyes and looked, behold, three
Humility, Examples Of
Genesis 18:27And Abraham replied, “Now behold, I have
Hunger, Examples Of
1 Samuel 21:3-6Now therefore, what
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Genesis 27:6-35Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Exodus 5:2But Pharaoh said, “
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
Leviticus 18:6‘None of you shall approach any blood relative
Industry, Examples Of
Genesis 31:40Thus I was: by day the
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 32:18Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13He was also saying to them,
Integrity, Examples Of
Job 2:9-10Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!”
Intercession, Examples Of
Daniel 9:3-5So I
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32Love to Others, Examples Of
Genesis 45:15He kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and afterward his brothers talked with him.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9Now there was a man named Simon, who formerly was practicing
Malice, Examples Of
Genesis 4:5but
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Genesis 4:8Cain
Meekness, Examples Of
Numbers 12:3(Now the man Moses was
Mercy, Examples Of
1 Samuel 11:13But Saul said, “
Missionary Examples
2 Peter 2:5and did not spare
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and did not spare
Mothers, Examples Of
Genesis 3:20Now the man called his wife’s name
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Oppression, Examples Of
Exodus 1:14and they made
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Genesis 23:4“I am
Praise, Examples Of
Genesis 14:18-20And
Pride, Examples Of
Exodus 5:2But Pharaoh said, “
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38Peter said to them, “
Responsibility, Examples Of
Genesis 6:13-14Then God said to Noah, “
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they themselves were filled with
Rising Early, Examples Of
Genesis 19:27Now Abraham arose early in the morning and went to
Selfishness, Examples Of
Genesis 4:9Then the Lord said to Cain, “
Sexual Chastity Examples Of
Ruth 3:13Remain this night, and when morning comes,
Sloth Examples Of
Isaiah 56:10
All of them know nothing.
All of them are mute dogs unable to bark,
Steadfastness, Examples Of
1 Kings 13:8But the man of God said to the king, “
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8But of the Son He says,
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And the righteous scepter is the scepter of
Warfare, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 7:1-2“
Wicked Children, Examples Of
1 Samuel 2:12Now the sons of Eli were
Worldly Ambition Examples
Genesis 3:5For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and
Zealousness, Examples Of
2 Kings 10:16He said, “Come with me and