Luke 6:45

The good man, out of the good store of his heart, gives good things; and the evil man, out of his evil store, gives evil: for out of the full store of the heart come the words of the mouth.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

In Context

44For every tree is judged by its fruit. Men do not get figs from thorns, or grapes from blackberry plants.

46Why do you say to me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2\12:1\Send help, Lord, for mercy has come to an end; there is no more faith among the children of men.

Psalms 40:8\40:7\Then I said, See, I come; it is recorded of me in the roll of the book,

Psalms 52:2\52:1\When Doeg the Edomite came to Saul saying, David has come to the house of Ahimelech.

Psalms 59:12\59:11\Put them not to death, for so my people will keep the memory of them: let them be sent in all directions by your power; make them low, O Lord our saviour.

Psalms 71:15My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.

Proverbs 4:23And keep watch over your heart with all care; so you will have life.

Matthew Henry on Luke 6:38-49

Exhortations to Justice and Sincerity. 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above… Read the whole commentary →

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