'Rather' in the Bible

But He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.”

Do you suppose that I came to grant peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division [between believers and unbelievers];

“The Law and the [writings of the] Prophets were proclaimed until John; since then the gospel of the kingdom of God has been and continues to be preached, and everyone tries forcefully to go into it.

I tell you, this man went to his home justified [forgiven of the guilt of sin and placed in right standing with God] rather than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself [forsaking self-righteous pride] will be exalted.”