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
You must go and learn what the saying means, 'It is mercy, not sacrifice, that I care for.' I did not come to invite the pious but the irreligious."
Matthew 11:29
Let my yoke be put upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-minded, and your hearts will find rest,
Matthew 23:37
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem! murdering the prophets, and stoning those who are sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children around me, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you refused!
Luke 19:42
and said, "If you yourself only knew today the conditions of peace! But as it is, they are hidden from you.
Revelation 22:17
"Come," say the Spirit and the bride. Let everyone who hears this say, "Come!" Let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wants it come and take without cost living water.
The scorners
2 Peter 3:3
First of all, you must understand this, that in the last days mockers will come with their mockeries, going where their passions lead
General references
Matthew 22:9
So go out where the roads leave the city and invite everyone you find to the banquet.'
John 1:5
The light is still shining in the darkness, for the darkness has never put it out.