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 is the one who will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But he who endures to the end shall 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 sins. love anger evil
All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. 1 Corinthians 10:23	All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. law goodness righteousness
Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. Proverbs 13:10	By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. wisdom anger
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. Psalm 30:5	For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. love patience sadness
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.’ ” Matthew 4:4	But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” food Word of God listening
I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. 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 mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9	A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. planning marriage dependence
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. speaking gentleness anger
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 by no means pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12	When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” forgiveness healing health
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. sin righteousness
In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. humility wisdom pride
No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:3	I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. conversion repentance punishment
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. 1 Corinthians 6:12	All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. addiction desires life
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. debt money righteousness
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 He who built all things is God. creation God
Now a mediator is not for one party only; but God is only one. Galatians 3:20	Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is one. mediator
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. Proverbs 12:16	A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. anger self-control wisdom
And looking at them, Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” miracles salvation understanding