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 become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. humility Jesus
But the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But the one who endures to the end will be saved. patience salvation end times

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. evil goodness overcoming
Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. 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	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. law goodness righteousness
Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. 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 lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with 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 Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes 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 come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. sin repentance conversion
But many who are first will be last; and the last, first. Matthew 19:30	But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. reward
The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9	We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. planning marriage dependence
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. speaking gentleness anger
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. 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 this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” forgiveness healing health
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! reliability speaking encouragement
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. humility wisdom pride
No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Luke 13:3	Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God. 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	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. addiction desires life
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God. creation God
Now a mediator is not for one party only; but God is only one. Galatians 3:20	Now a mediator is helpful if more than one party must reach an agreement. But God, who is one, did not use a mediator when he gave his promise to Abraham. mediator
A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. 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	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” miracles salvation understanding