'Instead' in the Bible

and not just as we had hoped. Instead, they gave themselves especially to the Lord, then to us by God’s will.

For the weapons of our warfare are not those of the world. Instead, they have the power of God to demolish fortresses. We tear down arguments

We will not boast about what cannot be evaluated. Instead, we will stay within the field that God assigned us, so as to reach even you.

What I am saying with this boastful confidence I do not say the way the Lord would. Instead it is, as it were, foolishness.

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of the Messiah and, instead, are following a different gospel,

For I did not receive it or learn it from any human source; instead I received it by a revelation of Jesus Christ.

I did not go up to Jerusalem to those who had become apostles before me; instead I went to Arabia and came back to Damascus.

But the law is not based on faith; instead, the one who does these things will live by them.

Instead, he is under guardians and stewards until the time set by his father.

and though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as though I were an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself!

They are enthusiastic about you, but not for any good. Instead, they want to isolate you so you will be enthusiastic about them.

For both circumcision and uncircumcision mean nothing; what matters instead is a new creation.

Instead, by speaking the truth in love, we will grow up completely and become one with the head, that is, one with the Messiah,

The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.

Don’t participate in the fruitless works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Now I want you to know, brothers, that {my circumstances} have happened instead for the progress of the gospel,

Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself.

Instead He emptied Himselfby assuming the form of a slave,taking on the likeness of men.And when He had come as a manin His external form,

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am single-minded: Forgetting the things that are behind and reaching out for the things that are ahead,

Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.

Take care lest there be some one who leads you away as prisoners by means of his philosophy and idle fancies, following human traditions and the world's crude notions instead of following Christ.

These practices indeed have the appearance [that popularly passes as that] of wisdom in self-made religion and mock humility and severe treatment of the body (asceticism), but are of no value against sinful indulgence [because they do not honor God].

So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].

In him there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free person. Instead, the Messiah is all and in all.

Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, who examines our hearts.

Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children.

Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.

Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.

in order that all may be judged and condemned who did not believe the truth [about their sin, and the need for salvation through Christ], but instead took pleasure in unrighteousness.

we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we labored and struggled, working night and day, so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].

I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent.

He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.

Their wives must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything.

Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me His prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.

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,

treacherous, headstrong, self-important. They will love pleasure instead of loving God,

For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things.

At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me -- may they not be held accountable for it.

Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.

or steal from them. Instead, they are to show complete and perfect loyalty, so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive.

They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.

I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man and now also as a prisoner of Christ Jesus,

Instead, someone has declared somewhere, "What is man that you should remember him, or the son of man that you should care for him?

Instead, continue to encourage one another every day, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin,

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet he never sinned.

No one takes this honor on himself; instead, a person is called by God, just as Aaron was.

In fact, though by now you should be teachers, you still need someone to teach you the basic truths of God's word. You have become people who need milk instead of solid food.

Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.

Now if the crowning blessing was attainable by means of the Levitical priesthood--for as resting on this foundation the people received the Law, to which they are still subject-- what further need was there for a Priest of a different kind to be raised up belonging to the order of Melchizedek instead of being said to belong to the order of Aaron?

(for the Law never made anything perfect); while on the other hand a better hope is introduced through which we now continually draw near to God.

concerning [instead] only food and drink and different washings, regulations of outward things imposed until the time of setting [things] right.

For since the Law has only a shadow [just a pale representation] of the good things to come—not the very image of those things—it can never, by offering the same sacrifices continually year after year, make perfect those who approach [its altars].

Instead, through those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year,

Therefore, when Christ enters into the world, He says,“Sacrifice and offering You have not desired,But [instead] You have prepared a body for Me [to offer];

Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.

choosing instead to be mistreated with the people of God [rather] than to experience the transitory enjoyment of sin,

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed instead.

Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem), to myriads of angels in festive gathering,

For we do not have an enduring city here; instead, we seek the one to come.

Instead, each person is tempted by his own desire, being lured and trapped by it.

If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.

Instead, you should say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”

Above all, brothers, do not swear oaths by heaven, by earth, or by any other object. Instead, let your "Yes" mean yes and your "No" mean no! Otherwise, you may fall under condemnation.

Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy.

Live like free people, and do not use your freedom as an excuse for doing evil. Instead, be God's servants.

Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.

Do not pay others back evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, keep blessing them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.

Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of His glory.

For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

because no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

Instead, continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Messiah. Glory belongs to him both now and on that eternal day! Amen.

The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don’t need anyone to teach you. Instead, His anointing teaches you about all things and is true and is not a lie; just as He has taught you, remain in Him.

Dear friends, stop believing every spirit. Instead, test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love.

No one has God, who instead of remaining true to the teaching of Christ, presses on in advance: but he who remains true to that teaching has both the Father and the Son.

Though I have many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to be with you and talk face to face so that our joy may be complete.

Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak face to face.

Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

Even the archangel Michael, when he argued with the Devil and fought over the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him. Instead, he said, "May the Lord rebuke you!"