Bible Verses about 'But'
| He must increase, but I must decrease. | He must increase; I must decrease. |
| But the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved. | But whoever endures to the end will be saved. |
| Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. | Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. |
| Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses. | Hatred stirs up strife, but love overlooks all offenses. |
| All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. | “All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. |
| Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. | An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. |
| 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. | For his anger lasts for only a moment, while his goodwill endures for a lifetime. Weeping may last throughout the night, but at daybreak there is rejoicing. |
| 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.’ ” | Jesus answered, “As it is written: ‘Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’ ” |
| I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners. | I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. |
| But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. | But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. |
| The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. | A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure. |
| A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. |
| Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. | Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. |
| But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.” | When Jesus heard this, he said, “It is not the healthy who need a physician, but rather those who are sick.” |
| Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. | Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. |
| In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. | Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. |
| A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. | A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. |
| When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. | When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. |
| No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. | No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. |
| 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. | “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything. |
| The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. | The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. |
| For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. |
| Now a mediator is not for one party only; but God is only one. | Now an intermediary is not necessary when there is only one party, and God is one. |
| A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
| And looking at them, Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” | Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” |
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