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Bible Verses about “leading by example”

The Bible contains 49 verses about leading by example across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.

1 Peter 5:7
682 votes

“casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:8
656 votes

“Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

2 Timothy 2:15
648 votes

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

Matthew 5:16
535 votes

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

1 Timothy 4:12
478 votes

“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.”

John 16:33
442 votes

“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."”

1 Timothy 3:2
414 votes

“The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;”

1 Peter 3:15
409 votes

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:”

Hebrews 13:17
357 votes

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

Matthew 5:14
343 votes

“You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.”

Matthew 5:15
328 votes

“Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.”

1 Timothy 3:5
248 votes

“(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)”

1 Timothy 3:4
241 votes

“one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;”

1 Timothy 3:3
230 votes

“not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;”

1 Timothy 3:1
229 votes

“This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.”

1 Peter 5:5
198 votes

“Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."”

Titus 2:7
188 votes

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

1 Peter 5:3
187 votes

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

1 Peter 5:10
176 votes

“But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”

1 Peter 5:2
169 votes

“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;”

James 3:16
166 votes

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.”

James 3:10
162 votes

“Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.”

James 3:17
161 votes

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”

2 Timothy 2:24
153 votes

“The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,”

James 3:1
153 votes

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

Matthew 25:21
148 votes

“"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'”

1 Peter 5:6
147 votes

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;”

James 3:14
138 votes

“But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and don't lie against the truth.”

James 3:6
127 votes

“And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna.”

James 3:8
121 votes

“But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”

1 Peter 5:4
120 votes

“When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.”

James 3:15
117 votes

“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic.”

1 Peter 5:1
115 votes

“I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.”

James 3:9
113 votes

“With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.”

James 3:2
108 votes

“For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.”

James 3:5
101 votes

“So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!”

James 3:18
95 votes

“Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”

James 3:7
91 votes

“For every kind of animal, bird, creeping thing, and thing in the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed by mankind.”

Hebrews 13:7
79 votes

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

1 Peter 5:9
76 votes

“Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.”

James 3:11
75 votes

“Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water?”

James 3:13
75 votes

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.”

James 3:3
68 votes

“Indeed, we put bits into the horses' mouths so that they may obey us, and we guide their whole body.”

James 3:4
65 votes

“Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires.”

James 3:12
65 votes

“Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water.”

1 Peter 5:14
48 votes

“Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”

1 Peter 5:11
24 votes

“To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”

1 Peter 5:12
22 votes

“Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.”

1 Peter 5:13
19 votes

“She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.”

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