Matthew 15:13

New Century Version

Jesus answered, “Every plant that my Father in heaven has not planted himself will be pulled up by the roots.

Cross References

Psalm 92:13

Like trees planted in the Temple of the Lord, they will grow strong in the courtyards of our God.

Isaiah 60:21

All of your people will do what is right. They will receive the earth forever. They are the plant I have planted, the work of my own hands to show my greatness.

Isaiah 61:3

and to help the sorrowing people of Jerusalem. I will give them a crown to replace their ashes, and the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow, and clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness. Then they will be called Trees of Goodness, trees planted by the Lord to show his greatness.

Matthew 15:12

Then his followers came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees are angry because of what you said?”

John 15:1

“I am the true vine; my Father is the gardener.

John 15:2

He cuts off every branch of mine that does not produce fruit. And he trims and cleans every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit.

John 15:6

If any do not remain in me, they are like a branch that is thrown away and then dies. People pick up dead branches, throw them into the fire, and burn them.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We are God’s workers, working together; you are like God’s farm, God’s house.

Jude 1:12

They are like dirty spots in your special Christian meals you share. They eat with you and have no fear, caring only for themselves. They are clouds without rain, which the wind blows around. They are autumn trees without fruit that are pulled out of the ground. So they are twice dead.