Rather — Симфония — New International Version

Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Mark 7:15

Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Luke 17:8

Won’t he rather say, ‘Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may eat and drink’?

Luke 18:14

“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

John 14:10

Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.

John 16:6

Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things.

Acts 5:29

Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!

Acts 17:25

And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Rom 1:25

They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator — who is forever praised. Amen.

Rom 3:20

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

Rom 3:31

Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.

Rom 6:13

Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.

Rom 8:15

The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

Rom 11:11

11 Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.

Rom 12:3

3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

Rom 13:14

Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

Rom 15:21

Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.”

1Cor 5:2

And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have gone into mourning and have put out of your fellowship the man who has been doing this?

1Cor 6:7

The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

1Cor 9:12

If others have this right of support from you, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not use this right. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.

1Cor 9:15

But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me, for I would rather die than allow anyone to deprive me of this boast.

1Cor 14:5

I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.

1Cor 14:19

But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

2Cor 4:2

Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

2Cor 5:12

We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

2Cor 6:4

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;

2Cor 7:12

So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are.

2Cor 10:8

So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

Gal 1:12

I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.

Gal 4:9

But now that you know God — or rather are known by God — how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

Gal 5:13

13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

Eph 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

Eph 5:11

Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Phil 2:3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

Phil 2:7

rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

Col 2:8

See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.

1Tim 1:4

or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work — which is by faith.

1Tim 4:7

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

2Tim 1:8

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

2Tim 2:4

No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

2Tim 3:4

treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God —

Titus 1:8

Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.

Heb 11:25

He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.

Heb 12:13

“Make level paths for your feet,” so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

1Pet 3:4

Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

1Pet 4:2

As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.

Gen 27:12

What if my father touches me? I would appear to be tricking him and would bring down a curse on myself rather than a blessing.”

Deut 15:8

Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need.

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