Bible Verses about 'But'

But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Matthew 24:13

But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Matthew 24:13	But the one who endures to the end will be saved. patience salvation
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

Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. love anger evil
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. wisdom anger
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
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 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
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. 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 Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men 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
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.’ ” 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
A man’s heart 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
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. 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
A soft 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
When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. humility wisdom pride
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. reliability Word of God heaven
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! reliability speaking encouragement
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. anger self-control wisdom
For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God. creation God
I tell you, no; 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 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. 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
Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is 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
Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. selfishness love neighbor