John 15:1-6

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator.

Romans 14:7-8

None of us lives only to himself, and none of us dies only to himself;

2 Corinthians 5:16

So from that time on, I have estimated nobody at what he seemed to be outwardly; even though I once estimated Christ in that way, I no longer do so.

Philippians 2:21

For they are all looking out for their own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.

Bible References

Is

John 15:1
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the cultivator.

An empty vine

Romans 14:7
None of us lives only to himself, and none of us dies only to himself;
2 Corinthians 5:16
So from that time on, I have estimated nobody at what he seemed to be outwardly; even though I once estimated Christ in that way, I no longer do so.
Philippians 2:21
For they are all looking out for their own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.