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.