19 Bible Verses about Man's Teaching

But he turned, and said to Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan; thou art an offense to me: for thou savorest not the things that are of God, but those that are of men.

But when he had turned about, and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savorest not the things that are of God, but the things that are of men.

Which all are to perish with the using;) according to the commandments and doctrines of men?

For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

But, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, if we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?

But if we shall say, From men; we fear the people: for all hold John as a prophet.

But if we shall say, from men; they feared the people: for all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed.

But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

And Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon-Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work is from men, it will come to naught:

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given to us his holy Spirit.

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.