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: I desire mercy, and not sacrifice. For I came not to call righteous men, but sinners to repentance.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
Matthew 23:37
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets and stonest those who are sent to thee, how often have I desired to gather thy children together, as a bird gathers her young under her wings, and you refused.
Luke 19:42
saying: Hadst thou known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which were for thy peace! But now, they are hid from thy eyes.
Revelation 22:17
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that hears, say, Come; and let him that is thirsty, come; -and let him that is willing, take the water of life freely.
The scorners
2 Peter 3:3
knowing this first, that there will come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
General references
Matthew 22:9
Go, therefore, to the cross-ways, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.
John 1:5
And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness comprehends it not.