Bible Verses about 'Rather'

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is… Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. money materialism wisdom
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Luke 11:28	But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Word of God life listening

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. money materialism relationships
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28	Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. fear soul body
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10	For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. sin nearness
Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live? Ezekiel 18:23	Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord God, and not rather that they should turn from their ways and live? conversion life death
Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Romans 14:13	Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of another. gentleness judgment neighbor
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. love truth Jesus
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11	Now, discipline always seems painful rather than pleasant at the time, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. righteousness peace children
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly. sin speaking idols
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20	Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. joy heaven eternal life
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9	But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. grace strength weakness
Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Psalm 119:36	Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. law greed heart
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:3-4	Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight. humility beauty heart
Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error. And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Romans 1:25-28	Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to degrading passions. Their women exchanged natural intercourse for unnatural, and in the same way also the men, giving up natural intercourse with women, were consumed with passion for one another. Men committed shameless acts with men and received in their own persons the due penalty for their error. And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind and to things that should not be done. idols sexuality desires
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. love self-control strength
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14	Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. desires addiction Jesus
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18	But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. grace worship understanding
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3	Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. selfishness humility neighbor
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15	For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!” fear Spirit children
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. Romans 3:20	For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. sin law righteousness
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13	For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. freedom humility desires
As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	Because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:11-12	For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. friendship strength encouragement
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4	And, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. law family children

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.