Bible Verses about 'Rather'

It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable… Proverbs 16:16

It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! money materialism wisdom
Jesus replied, “Blessed, rather, are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Luke 11:28	Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” Word of God life listening

An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1	Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. money materialism relationships
It is better to spend one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in God’s house than dwell inside the tents of the wicked. Psalm 84:11	A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked. sin nearness
Have no fear of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. Matthew 10:28	Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. fear soul body
Do I derive any pleasure from the death of the wicked? asks the Lord God. Would I not rather rejoice to see them turn away from their wickedness and live? Ezekiel 18:23	Do you think that I like to see wicked people die? says the Sovereign Lord. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live. conversion life death
Therefore, let us cease passing judgment on one another, but rather judge never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Romans 14:13	So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. gentleness judgment neighbor
Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather seek to expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of what deeds people do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. sin speaking idols
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in the knowledge that the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice rather that your names are inscribed in heaven. Luke 10:20	But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven. joy heaven eternal life
Rather, professing truth and love, we will in all things grow into him who is the head, Christ. Ephesians 4:15	Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. love truth Jesus
At the time that discipline is received, it always seems painful rather than pleasant, but afterward it yields a harvest of peace and uprightness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11	No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. righteousness peace children
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. love self-control strength
Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ and allow no opportunity for the flesh to gratify its sinful desires. Romans 13:14	Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. desires addiction Jesus
Do not seek to adorn yourself externally—by the braiding of your hair and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothing. Rather, let your adornment be of your inner self, the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4	Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. humility beauty heart
But he answered me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Hence, I will boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell within me. 2 Corinthians 12:9	Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. grace strength weakness
Dispose my heart to follow your statutes and to flee selfish gain. Psalm 119:36	Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! law greed heart
Rather, grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for all eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18	Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen. grace worship understanding
It is better to be a patient man rather than a warrior, one who controls his temper rather than one who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32	Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. peace patience self-control
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery leading to fear; rather, you received the Spirit of adoption, enabling us to cry out, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15	So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” fear Spirit children
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. eternal life materialism understanding
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and offered worship and service to the creature rather than to the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful passions. Their women exchanged natural intercourse for unnatural practices. Likewise, men gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another. Men committed shameful acts with men and received in their own persons the fitting penalty for their perversion. Furthermore, since these people did not see fit to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their depraved way of thinking and to all types of vile behavior. Romans 1:25-28	They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved. Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done. idols sexuality desires
For I am longing to see you so that I may bestow on 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. Romans 1:11-12	For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. friendship strength encouragement
Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not my own; rather, it comes from him who sent me.” John 7:16	So Jesus told them, “My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me.” Jesus Word of God learning
Rather, let justice flow like a river, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. law righteousness
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vanity, but humbly regard others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3	Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. selfishness humility neighbor

Instruct those who are rich in this world’s goods that they should not be proud, nor should they trust in the uncertainty of riches but rather in God who richly provides us with everything we need for our enjoyment.

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.