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 he who endures to the end shall be saved. patience salvation
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:21	Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome 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 covers all sins. 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 for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. 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 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 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	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
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9	A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. planning marriage dependence
Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. humility wisdom pride
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! Proverbs 14:23	In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Proverbs 15:1	A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up 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 by no means pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. debt money righteousness
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. anger wisdom self-control
Godliness makes a nation great, 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
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 He who built all things 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	But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with 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’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. 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	Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts. righteousness judgment understanding
Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. 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 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 see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. trust hope patience
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. Proverbs 10:8	The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. 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 its end is the way of death. righteousness life sin
The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8	The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. reliability God Word of God

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

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And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 faith joy reward