'Instead' in the Bible

Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.

Instead, when he arrived in Rome he searched diligently for me and found me.

Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.

A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong,