Matthew 9:13

But, going, learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice;' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Matthew 11:29-30

Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;

Matthew 17:17

And Jesus, answering, said, "O faithless and perverted generation! How long shall I be with you? Bring him here to Me."

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem! Jerusalem! that kills the prophets, and stones those sent to her! how often did I wish to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Luke 19:42

saying, "If you knew, in this your day??ven you??he things pertaining to peace! but just now were they hid from your eyes!

John 3:20

For every one that practices evil hates the Light, and comes not to the Light, lest his works should be reproved;

2 Peter 3:3

Knowing this first, that there will come in the last days scoffers with scoffing, walking after their own desires,

Revelation 22:17

"And the Spirit and the bride say, 'Come'; and let him that hears say, 'Come'; and let him that thirsts say, 'Come'; he that will 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, going, learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice;' for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Matthew 23:37
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! that kills the prophets, and stones those sent to her! how often did I wish to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Luke 19:42
saying, "If you knew, in this your day??ven you??he things pertaining to peace! but just now were they hid from your eyes!
Revelation 22:17
"And the Spirit and the bride say, 'Come'; and let him that hears say, 'Come'; and let him that thirsts say, 'Come'; he that will let him take the water of life freely.

The scorners

2 Peter 3:3
Knowing this first, that there will come in the last days scoffers with scoffing, walking after their own desires,

General references

Matthew 22:9
go, therefore, to the outlets of the highways; and as many as ye find, invite to the marriage feast.'
John 1:5
And the light shines in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.