Matthew 9:13

But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Matthew 11:29-30

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.

Matthew 17:17

And Jesus responding said: O, faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? bring him hither to me.

Matthew 23:37

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather together thy children, in the manner in which a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but ye were not willing!

Luke 19:42

saying, If thou indeed hadst known, truly in this thy day, the things appertaining to thy peace! but now they are hidden from thy eyes.

John 3:20

For every one doing evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, in order that his works may not be convicted;

2 Peter 3:3

knowing this first, that at the last days mockers will come forth in scoffing, walking according to their own lusts,

Revelation 22:17

Both the Spirit and the bride are saying, Come. And let the one hearing say, Come. And let the one thirsting come; let the one who is willing receive the water of life freely.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

The scorners

General references

Bible References

Ye simple

Matthew 9:13
But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them that have been sent unto thee! how frequently did I wish to gather together thy children, in the manner in which a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but ye were not willing!
Luke 19:42
saying, If thou indeed hadst known, truly in this thy day, the things appertaining to thy peace! but now they are hidden from thy eyes.
Revelation 22:17
Both the Spirit and the bride are saying, Come. And let the one hearing say, Come. And let the one thirsting come; let the one who is willing receive the water of life freely.

The scorners

2 Peter 3:3
knowing this first, that at the last days mockers will come forth in scoffing, walking according to their own lusts,

General references

Matthew 22:9
Go ye therefore to crossings of the roads, and so many as you may find, invite to the marriage.
John 1:5
And the light shineth in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.