God’s Word Translation
Luke 6:45
45Good people do the good that is in them. But evil people do the evil that is in them. The things people say come from inside them.
Luke 6:45 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Context of Luke 6:45
43“A good tree doesn’t produce rotten fruit, and a rotten tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44Each tree is known by its fruit. You don’t pick figs from thorny plants or grapes from a thornbush. Good people do the good that is in them. But evil people do the evil that is in them. The things people say come from inside them. 46“Why do you call me Lord but don’t do what I tell you? 47“I will show you what everyone who comes to me, hears what I say, and obeys it is like.
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Ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ θησαυροῦ τῆς καρδίας προφέρει τὸ ἀγαθόν, καὶ ὁ πονηρὸς ἐκ τοῦ πονηροῦ προφέρει τὸ πονηρόν· ἐκ γὰρ περισσεύματος καρδίας λαλεῖ τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- A goodὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- A goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
- manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
- out ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
- treasureθησαυρόςthēsauros · treasureG2344
- of hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- heartκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
- bringeth forthπροφέρωpropherō · to bring outG4393
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- an evilπονηρόςponēros · evil/badG4190
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- the abundanceπερίσσευμαperisseuma · overflowG4051
- mouthστόμαstoma · mouthG4750
- speakethλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
Cross-references for Luke 6:45
- Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous person reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair.
- Psalms 40:8I am happy to do your will, O my God.” Your teachings are deep within me.
- Psalms 71:15My mouth will tell about your righteousness, about your salvation all day long. Even then, it is more than I can understand.
- Proverbs 10:20The tongue of a righteous person is pure silver. The hearts of wicked people are worthless.
- Proverbs 12:18Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.
- Proverbs 15:23A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, and a timely word—oh, how good!
- Proverbs 22:17Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people, and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
- Matthew 12:35Good people do the good things that are in them. But evil people do the evil things that are in them.
- John 7:38As Scripture says, ‘Streams of living water will flow from deep within the person who believes in me.’ ”
- Ephesians 4:29Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.
- Ephesians 5:3Don’t let sexual sin, perversion of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you. This is not appropriate behavior for God’s holy people.
- Colossians 4:6Everything you say should be kind and well thought out so that you know how to answer everyone.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6We are his servants because the same God who said that light should shine out of darkness has given us light. For that reason we bring to light the knowledge about God’s glory which shines from Christ’s face.
- Ephesians 3:8I am the least of all God’s people. Yet, God showed me his kindness by allowing me to spread the Good News of the immeasurable wealth of Christ to people who are not Jewish.
- Colossians 3:16Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you. Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about ⌞God’s⌟ kindness. Sing to God in your hearts.
- Hebrews 8:10But this is the promise that I will make to Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my teachings inside them, and I will write those teachings on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Commentaries on Luke 6:45
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 45A good man - See on Matthew 12:35; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20-49Verses 20-49 See this passage fully illustrated in the sermon on the mount, in Luke 6:21 That hunger now - Matthew has it, “that hunger and thirst after righteousness.” Matthew has expressed more fully what Luke has briefly, but there is no contradiction. Luke 6:24-26 These verses have been omitted by Matthew. They seem to have been spoken to the Pharisees. Who are rich - In this world‘s goods. They loved them; they had sought for them; they found their…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 37-49Verses 37-49 All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 45What people receive and value inside themselves will shape how they live. What they keep within their thoughts and desires will come out in their actions.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 41-4941-49. (See on Mt 7:3-5, Mt 7:16-27.)Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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