19 Bible Verses about Man's Teaching

But he turning said to Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan; thou art an offence to me: for thou savourest not the things of God, but the things of men.

And Peter taking hold of him, rebuked him. But he turning about, and looking on his disciples rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou savourest not the things of God, but the things of men.

All which are to perish in the using) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

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

But in vain do they 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 of men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, from heaven, he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

Was the baptism of John of heaven or of men?

And they reasoned among themselves,

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

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

But if we say of men, all the people will stone us;

But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For neither did I receive 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 Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood:

And Jesus answering said to him, Happy art thou, Simon Barjonah; for flesh and blood have not revealed this to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, even because when ye received the word of God from us, ye received it, not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, who likewise effectually worketh 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 be of men, it will come to nought.

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man but God; who hath also given you his Holy Spirit.

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