Luke 6:45

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

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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 each tree is known by its own fruit. For people don’t gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush.

46“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2Everyone lies to his neighbour. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.

Psalms 40:8I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart.”

Psalms 52:2Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

Psalms 59:12For the sin of their mouth, and the words of their lips, let them be caught in their pride, for the curses and lies which they utter.

Psalms 71:15My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don’t know its full measure.

Proverbs 4:23Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of 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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