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 end times
He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30	He must increase; I must decrease. humility Jesus

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21	Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. evil goodness overcoming
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up strife, but love overlooks all offenses. love anger evil
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 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
But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are 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
For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for 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 he answered, “It is written, ‘One does 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
The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps. Proverbs 16:9	A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure. planning marriage dependence
I have come to call not 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 soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. speaking gentleness anger
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Matthew 19:30	But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. reward
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. Proverbs 11:2	When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. humility wisdom pride
But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12	When Jesus heard this, he said, “It is not the healthy who need a physician, but rather those who are sick.” forgiveness healing health
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. sin righteousness
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	“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. addiction desires life
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. anger self-control wisdom
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds 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
The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. debt money righteousness
By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. wisdom anger
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. creation God
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25	But if we hope for what we do not yet see, then we wait for it with patience. trust hope patience
Do not seek your own advantage, but that of the other. 1 Corinthians 10:24	No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor