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When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their apparel stood with trumpets and, from the Levites, the sons of Asaph stood with cymbals to praise the Lord, following the example of David king of Israel.
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Then Joseph her husband, being a just man and not willing to make her a public example, had in mind to divorce her privately.
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For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.
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The Example of Abraham
What then shall we say that Abraham, our father according to the flesh, has found?
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Now these things were our examples to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they lusted.
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Now all these things happened to them for examples. They are written as an admonition to us, upon whom the end of the ages has come.
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Brothers, become fellow imitators with me and observe those who walk according to our example.
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The Thessalonians’ Faith and Example
We give thanks to God always for you all, mentioning you in our prayers,
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Therefore you were examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
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We did this, not because we did not have that right, but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.
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But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, first, Jesus Christ might show all patience, as an example to those who were to believe in Him for eternal life.
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Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
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in all things presenting yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine showing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility,
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They serve in a sanctuary that is an example and shadow of the heavenly one, as Moses was instructed by God when he was about to make the tabernacle, “See that you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”
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My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.
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The Example of Christ’s Suffering
Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
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For to this you were called, because Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
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Do not lord over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.
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and if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, making them an example to those afterward who would live ungodly lives;
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Just as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the surrounding cities in like manner, gave themselves to immorality and went after different flesh, they serve as an example by suffering the punishment of eternal fire.