Matthew 9:13

But go and learn what this means, 'It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."

Matthew 11:29-30

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 17:17

"O unbelieving and perverse generation!" replied Jesus; "how long shall I be with you? how long shall I endure you? Bring him to me."

Matthew 23:37

"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!

Luke 19:42

"O that at this time thou hadst known--yes even thou--what makes peace possible! But now it is hid from thine eyes.

John 3:20

For every wrongdoer hates the light, and does not come to the light, for fear his actions should be exposed and condemned.

2 Peter 3:3

But, above all, remember that, in the last days, men will come who make a mock at everything--men governed only by their own passions,

Revelation 22:17

The Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come;' and whoever hears, let him say, 'Come;' and let those who are thirsty come. Whoever will, let him take the Water of Life, without payment.

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 that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 23:37
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! thou who murderest the Prophets and stonest those who have been sent to thee! how often have I desired to gather thy children to me, just as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and you would not come!
Luke 19:42
"O that at this time thou hadst known--yes even thou--what makes peace possible! But now it is hid from thine eyes.
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come;' and whoever hears, let him say, 'Come;' and let those who are thirsty come. Whoever will, let him take the Water of Life, without payment.

The scorners

2 Peter 3:3
But, above all, remember that, in the last days, men will come who make a mock at everything--men governed only by their own passions,

General references

Matthew 22:9
Go out therefore to the crossroads, and everybody you meet invite to the wedding.'
John 1:5
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.