Matt.10.6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Matt.10.28And 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.
Matt.25.9But the wise answered, saying, ‘Since there will not be enough for us and for you, go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’
Matt.27.24So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.”
Mark.5.26and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse.
Luke.11.28But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
Luke.12.51Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.
Luke.17.8Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’?
Luke.18.14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke.22.26But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
John.3.19And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil.
John.19.21So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but rather, ‘This man said, I am King of the Jews.’ ”
Acts.4.19But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,
Acts.5.29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
Acts.24.22But Felix, having a rather accurate knowledge of the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the tribune comes down, I will decide your case.”
Acts.25.19Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive.
Rom.1.25because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
Rom.11.11So I ask, did they stumble in order that they might fall? By no means! Rather through their trespass salvation has come to the Gentiles, so as to make Israel jealous.
Rom.14.13Therefore 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.
1Cor.5.2And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you.
1Cor.6.7To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?
1Cor.9.12If others this rightful claim on you, do not we even more?Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.
1Cor.9.15But I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing these things to secure any such provision. For I would rather die than have anyone deprive me of my ground for boasting.
1Cor.14.19Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
2Cor.2.7so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
2Cor.5.8Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
Gal.3.12But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.”
Gal.4.9But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?
Eph.4.15Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
Eph.4.28Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to with anyone in need.
1Tim.1.4nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.
1Tim.2.12I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.
1Tim.4.7Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
2Tim.3.4treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
Heb.7.11Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron?
Heb.11.25choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
Heb.12.11For 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.
Heb.12.13and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
2John.1.12Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
3John.1.13I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink.