'Rather' in the Bible

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers,

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.