Rather — Симфония — New Living Translation

John 10:1

1 “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber!

John 19:24

So they said, “Rather than tearing it apart, let’s throw dice for it.” This fulfilled the Scripture that says, “They divided my garments among themselves and threw dice for my clothing.” So that is what they did.

Acts 4:19

But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.

Acts 17:20

“You are saying some rather strange things, and we want to know what it’s all about.”

Rom 2:29

No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by the Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

Rom 15:20

My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else.

1Cor 1:10

10 I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.

1Cor 2:4

And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit.

1Cor 9:12

If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported? But we have never used this right. We would rather put up with anything than be an obstacle to the Good News about Christ.

1Cor 9:15

Yet I have never used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that I want to start now. In fact, I would rather die than lose my right to boast about preaching without charge.

1Cor 14:19

But in a church meeting I would rather speak five understandable words to help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language.

2Cor 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.

2Cor 5:4

While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life.

2Cor 5:8

Yes, we are fully confident, and we would rather be away from these earthly bodies, for then we will be at home with the Lord.

2Cor 5:12

Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart.

2Cor 11:30

If I must boast, I would rather boast about the things that show how weak I am.

2Cor 12:14

Now I am coming to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. I don’t want what you have — I want you. After all, children don’t provide for their parents. Rather, parents provide for their children.

Gal 2:18

Rather, I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down.

Gal 3:16

God gave the promises to Abraham and his child. And notice that the Scripture doesn’t say “to his children,” as if it meant many descendants. Rather, it says “to his child” — and that, of course, means Christ.

Eph 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

Eph 6:7

Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Phil 3:9

and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.

Phil 4:17

I don’t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.

Col 2:8

Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.

Col 3:23

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

2Thess 2:12

Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth.

2Tim 3:4

They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God.

Titus 1:8

Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

2Pet 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.

1John 2:7

7 Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment for you; rather it is an old one you have had from the very beginning. This old commandment — to love one another — is the same message you heard before.

Gen 18:28

Suppose there are only forty-five righteous people rather than fifty? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?” And the LORD said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five righteous people there.”

Gen 27:46

Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I’m sick and tired of these local Hittite women! I would rather die than see Jacob marry one of them.”

Gen 29:19

“Agreed!” Laban replied. “I’d rather give her to you than to anyone else. Stay and work with me.”

Num 32:19

But we do not claim any of the land on the other side of the Jordan. We would rather live here on the east side and accept this as our grant of land.”

Deut 7:8

Rather, it was simply that the LORD loves you, and he was keeping the oath he had sworn to your ancestors. That is why the LORD rescued you with such a strong hand from your slavery and from the oppressive hand of Pharaoh, king of Egypt.

Deut 8:3

Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

Deut 11:11

Rather, the land you will soon take over is a land of hills and valleys with plenty of rain —

Deut 12:5

Rather, you must seek the LORD your God at the place of worship he himself will choose from among all the tribes — the place where his name will be honored.

Josh 23:8

Rather, cling tightly to the LORD your God as you have done until now.

Judg 11:27

Therefore, I have not sinned against you. Rather, you have wronged me by attacking me. Let the LORD, who is judge, decide today which of us is right — Israel or Ammon.”

1Sam 18:17

17 One day Saul said to David, “I am ready to give you my older daughter, Merab, as your wife. But first you must prove yourself to be a real warrior by fighting the LORD’s battles.” For Saul thought, “I’ll send him out against the Philistines and let them kill him rather than doing it myself.”

1Sam 27:5

One day David said to Achish, “If it is all right with you, we would rather live in one of the country towns instead of here in the royal city.”

2Chr 1:11

God said to Solomon, “Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people —

Job 7:15

I would rather be strangled — rather die than suffer like this.

Ps 84:10

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.

Ps 119:36

Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money!

Prov 8:10

Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.

Prov 22:29

Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.

Eccl 6:9

Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless — like chasing the wind.

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