Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
Refrain
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Bible References
Refrain
Acts 5:35
And he said [to the Council members], "Men of Israel, be careful how you deal with these men.
John 11:48
If we allow him to go on [doing this], everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy our Temple and our nation [i.e., its people]."
For
Matthew 15:13
But He answered and said, "Every plant that my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted.
1 Corinthians 1:26
Now consider how you were when you were called, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were from prominent families.
1 Corinthians 3:19
For this world's "wisdom" is foolishness to God. For it is written [Job 5:13], "He [i.e., God] catches wise people in their cleverness."
General references
Matthew 7:20
Therefore, you will recognize them [i.e., prophets] by their fruit [i.e., by what their lives produce].