Bible Verses about 'But'

But whoever endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13

But whoever endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13	But he who endures to the end will be saved. patience salvation end times
Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. Romans 12:21	Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. evil goodness overcoming

Hatred stirs up strife, but love overlooks all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. love anger evil
“All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up. law goodness righteousness
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. sin repentance conversion
A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure. Proverbs 16:9	A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. planning marriage dependence
A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. speaking gentleness anger
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Matthew 19:30	But many will be last who are first, and first who are last. reward
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. wisdom anger
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone; but he who built all things is God. creation 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.’ ” Matthew 4:4	But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’” food Word of God listening
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. Psalm 30:6	For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning. love patience sadness
Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Luke 13:3	I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. conversion repentance punishment
When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. humility wisdom pride
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” miracles salvation understanding
“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. 1 Corinthians 6:12	“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything. addiction desires life
Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. anger self-control wisdom
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. anger wisdom self-control
The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. debt money righteousness
A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. righteousness judgment understanding
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, then we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25	But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience. trust hope patience
He must increase; I must decrease. John 3:30	He must increase, but I must decrease. humility Jesus