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.