Overview
The Bible addresses example across 24 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Romans, John and Philippians. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Humility, Commandments and Self-Denial. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about example
New Testament
Mark
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
John
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Romans
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: according to: or, after the example of
That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Ephesians
Philippians
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. fashion: or habit
Hebrews
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. author: or, beginner
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
People in the Bible and example
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying example for yourself
- Begin with Mark 10:43, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Romans, John and Philippians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Jesus, The Christ, Humility, Commandments and Self-Denial.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about example?
The Bible addresses example across 24 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Romans, John and Philippians. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Humility, Commandments and Self-Denial. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about example?
The Bible references example in 24 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention example?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Mark 10:43: “But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”
Which people in the Bible are associated with example?
Jesus.
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