Bible Verses about 'But'

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

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

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. love anger evil
“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23	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. law goodness righteousness
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5	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. love patience sadness
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. sin repentance conversion
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. speaking gentleness anger
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. Proverbs 14:34	Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. sin righteousness
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear. reliability Word of God heaven
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9	We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. planning marriage dependence
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously. Psalm 37:21	The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. debt money righteousness
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2	Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. humility wisdom pride
But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. Matthew 19:30	But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. reward
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! reliability speaking encouragement
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” miracles salvation understanding
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Luke 13:3	Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God. conversion repentance punishment
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4	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.’” food Word of God listening
For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4	For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God. creation God
Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. wisdom anger
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11	Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. anger wisdom self-control
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25	But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. trust hope patience
“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. addiction desires life
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. anger self-control wisdom
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6	Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. faith joy materialism
No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. selfishness love neighbor

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”