Bible Verses about 'But'

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30	He must increase, but I must decrease. humility Jesus
But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved. patience salvation end times

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. evil goodness overcoming
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses. love anger evil
By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. wisdom anger
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23	All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. law goodness righteousness
The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. debt money righteousness
But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4	But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’ ” food Word of God listening
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5	For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning. love patience sadness
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	And looking at them, Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” miracles salvation understanding
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners. sin repentance conversion
But many who are first will be last, and the last first. Matthew 19:30	But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. reward
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9	The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. planning marriage dependence
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. speaking gentleness anger
But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12	But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.” forgiveness healing health
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. humility wisdom pride
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	All things are permitted for me, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. addiction desires life
No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:3	No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. conversion repentance punishment
Now an intermediary implies more than one, but God is one. Galatians 3:20	Now a mediator is not for one party only; but God is only one. mediator
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. creation God
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25	But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it. trust hope patience