Bible Verses about 'But'

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30	He must increase, but I must decrease. humility Jesus
But the one who 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 overcome by evil, but overcome 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 covers all offenses. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. 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 for me,” but not all things are profitable. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things build up. law goodness righteousness
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 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
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	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
But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it 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
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
The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps. Proverbs 16:9	A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. planning marriage dependence
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up 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
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 it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.” forgiveness healing health
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 not pass away. reliability Word of God heaven
By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. wisdom anger
When pride comes, then comes disgrace; but wisdom is with the humble. Proverbs 11:2	When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. humility wisdom pride
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34	Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk leads only 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
“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 expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything. addiction desires life
A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control. anger wisdom self-control
Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent ignore 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
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
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 he who built all things is God. creation God
Now a mediator involves more than one party; but God is one. Galatians 3:20	Now a mediator is not between one, but God is one. mediator
The wicked borrow, and do not pay back, but the righteous are generous and keep giving. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. debt money righteousness