Matthew 9:13

"But go and learn what this means, "It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice; for I am come not to call just men, but sinners."

Matthew 11:29-30

"Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 17:17

In reply Jesus said: "O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I endure you? Bring him here to me!"

Matthew 23:37

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, murdering the prophets, and stoning those who have been sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not!

Luke 19:42

exclaiming. "Oh that at this time you knew, yes, even you, on what your peace depends! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

John 3:20

For every one who practices wrong hates light, and does not come to the light, lest his actions be exposed;

2 Peter 3:3

Know this first, that mockers will come in the last days, in their mockery, men who walk the way of their own lusts

Revelation 22:17

"And the Spirit and the Bride say 'Come!' And let him who hears, say 'Come!' And let him who thirsts, come; And whoever wills, let him take 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 go and learn what this means, "It is mercy I desire, and not sacrifice; for I am come not to call just men, but sinners."
Matthew 11:29
"Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 23:37
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, murdering the prophets, and stoning those who have been sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not!
Luke 19:42
exclaiming. "Oh that at this time you knew, yes, even you, on what your peace depends! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
Revelation 22:17
"And the Spirit and the Bride say 'Come!' And let him who hears, say 'Come!' And let him who thirsts, come; And whoever wills, let him take the Water of Life freely."

The scorners

2 Peter 3:3
Know this first, that mockers will come in the last days, in their mockery, men who walk the way of their own lusts

General references

Matthew 22:9
"'So go out into the partings of the highways, and summon everybody you find there to the wedding-feast.'
John 1:5
And the light is shining in the darkness, and the darkness has not overwhelmed it