Bible Verses about 'But'

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

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

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up strife, but love overlooks all offenses. love anger evil
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. 1 Corinthians 10:23	“All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. law goodness righteousness
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. Psalm 30:5	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. love patience sadness
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.’” Matthew 4:4	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.’ ” food Word of God listening
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9	A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure. planning marriage dependence
Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. humility wisdom pride
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! Proverbs 14:23	Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. speaking gentleness anger
Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. Psalm 37:21	The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. debt money righteousness
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. anger wisdom self-control
Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. sin righteousness
For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. creation God
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” Matthew 19:26	Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” miracles salvation understanding
A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. sin repentance conversion
People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. Proverbs 21:2	A man’s ways may seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart. righteousness judgment understanding
Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24	No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor
But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. Matthew 19:30	But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. reward
But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. Romans 8:25	But if we hope for what we do not yet see, then we wait for it with patience. trust hope patience
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. Proverbs 10:8	A wise man will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to grief. law wisdom heart
There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Proverbs 14:12	There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death. righteousness life sin
The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8	The grass may wither and the flower may fade, but the word of our God will endure forever. reliability God Word of God