John 15:1-6

"I am the Vine--the True Vine, and my Father is the vine-dresser.

Romans 14:7-8

For not one of us lives to himself, and not one dies to himself.

2 Corinthians 5:16

Therefore for the future we know no one simply as a man. Even if we have known Christ as a man, yet now we do so no longer.

Philippians 2:21

Everybody concerns himself about his own interests, not about 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 Vine--the True Vine, and my Father is the vine-dresser.

An empty vine

Romans 14:7
For not one of us lives to himself, and not one dies to himself.
2 Corinthians 5:16
Therefore for the future we know no one simply as a man. Even if we have known Christ as a man, yet now we do so no longer.
Philippians 2:21
Everybody concerns himself about his own interests, not about those of Jesus Christ.