Example To Others

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

All things therefore whatever they tell you to observe, observe and do, but don’t do their works; for they say, and don’t do.

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. — read the full passage →

Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy. — read the full passage →

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Now the God of patience and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit the Kingdom of God.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment,

For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, — read the full passage →

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.

not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable.

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you, — read the full passage →

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer. — read the full passage →

Jesus wept.

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

He did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh, and walked in the way of his father, and in his sin with which he made Israel to sin.

Adam lived one hundred thirty years, and became the father of a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God, and knows God.

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

For the poor will never cease out of the land. Therefore I command you to surely open your hand to your brother, to your needy, and to your poor, in your land.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision amounts to anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.

For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. — read the full passage →

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys. — read the full passage →

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”