Bible Verses about 'But'
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. | But the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. |
He must increase, but I must decrease. | He must become greater; I must become less. |
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. | Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. | Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. |
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. | “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. |
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. | For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. |
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. | Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” |
I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. | I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. |
But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. | Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” |
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. | In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. |
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. | A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. | Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. |
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. | When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. |
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. | But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. |
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. | Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. |
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. | Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. |
But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. | On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” |
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. | The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously. |
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. | I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. |
Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. | A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one. |
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame. | Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. | “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. |
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. |
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. | All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. |
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. | Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
Bible verse of the day
Who is this King of glory?The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory. Selah.
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Although the fig tree shall not blossom,neither shall fruit be in the vines;
the labour of the olive shall fail,
and the fields shall yield no meat;
the flock shall be cut off from the fold,
and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.Next verse!With image