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For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. <a href="/nlt/luke/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart. <a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and the evil out of the evil brings forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of his heart, his mouth speaks. <a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The good person out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil person out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. <a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. <a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. <a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil. For his mouth speaks from the abundance of his heart. <a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The [intrinsically] good man produces what is good and honorable and moral out of the good treasure [stored] in his heart; and the [intrinsically] evil man produces what is wicked and depraved out of the evil [in his heart]; for his mouth speaks from the overflow of his heart. <a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A good person produces good out of the good stored up in his heart. An evil person produces evil out of the evil stored up in his heart, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart. <a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart. <a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. <a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Good people do good things because of the good in their hearts, but bad people do bad things because of the evil in their hearts. Your words show what is in your heart. <a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. <a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> A good person brings good out of the treasure of good things in his heart; a bad person brings bad out of his treasure of bad things. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. <a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> A good person produces good from the good treasure of his heart, and an evil person produces evil from an evil treasure, because the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart." <a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. <a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a> The good person out of the good treasury of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasury produces evil, for his mouth speaks from what fills his heart. <a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The good person out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil person out of the evil treasure brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks. <a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 from the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A good man from the good stored up in his heart brings out what is good; and an evil man from the evil stored up brings out what is evil; for from the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. <a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which [is] good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which [is] evil; for out of the abounding of the heart his mouth speaks. <a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and the evil out of the evil brings forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of his heart, his mouth speaks. <a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart doth bring forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart doth bring forth that which is evil; for out of the abounding of the heart doth his mouth speak. <a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The good man out of the good treasure of his heart, brings forward the good thing; and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart, brings forward the evil thing: for out of the abundance of the heart does his month speak.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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 bringeth forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. <a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> A good man, from the good storehouse of his heart, offers what is good. And an evil man, from the evil storehouse, offers what is evil. For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. <a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a> A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil; for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> A good man brings out good things from the good treasure of his heart; and a bad man from the bad treasure of his heart brings out bad things; for from the abundance of the heart the lips speak. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “A good man brings forth good from the good treasure that is in his heart and the evil man brings out evil from the evil treasure that is in his heart. For the lips speak from the fullness of the heart.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The good man, out of the good treasury of his heart, brings forth that which is good; and the evil man, out of the evil treasury of his heart, brings forth that which is evil. For out of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaks.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth the good; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure of his heart brings forth that which is wicked: for out of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaks.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, produceth what is good; and a wicked man, from the evil treasure in his heart, produceth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. <a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> a good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces what is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart produces what is evil: for 'tis from the abundance of the heart, that the mouth speaketh. <a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A good man from the good stored up in his heart brings out what is good; and an evil man from the evil stored up brings out what is evil; for from the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. <a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and the evil, out of the evil treasure brings forth that which is evil; for out of the abundance of the heart does his mouth speak.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth <Fr>that which is<FR> good; and an evil man, out of the evil treasure of his heart, bringeth forth <Fr>that which is<FR> evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/6-45.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2455" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">A Tree and its Fruit</a> …44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles. 45<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathos (Adj-NMS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/4393.htm" title="4393: propherei (V-PIA-3S) -- To bring forth, produce. From pro and phero; to bear forward, i.e. Produce.">brings</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathon (Adj-ANS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">things</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">out of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathou (Adj-GMS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2344.htm" title="2344: thēsaurou (N-GMS) -- A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth.">treasure</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponēros (Adj-NMS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil man</a> <a href="/greek/4393.htm" title="4393: propherei (V-PIA-3S) -- To bring forth, produce. From pro and phero; to bear forward, i.e. Produce.">brings</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponēron (Adj-ANS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil things</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">out of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponērou (Adj-GMS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil treasure of his heart.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">out of</a> <a href="/greek/4051.htm" title="4051: perisseumatos (N-GNS) -- Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance.">the overflow</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">of the heart,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-NNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">mouth</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">speaks.</a> 46Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-35</a> You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. <a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a> But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. <a href="/james/3-10.htm">James 3:10-12</a> Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be! / Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? / My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11</a> The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. <a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Proverbs 15:28</a> The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9-10</a> The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? / I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. <a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a> Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. <a href="/matthew/7-16.htm">Matthew 7:16-20</a> By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. ... <a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30-31</a> The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. / The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a> But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. <a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a> Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Romans 10:10</a> For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Proverbs 16:23</a> The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.good man.<a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30,31</a> The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment… <a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8-10</a> I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart… <a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Psalm 71:15-18</a> My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof… treasure.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6,7</a> For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ… <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Ephesians 3:8</a> Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;<a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.and an.<a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2-4</a> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak… <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Psalm 41:6,7</a> And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it… <a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2-4</a> Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully… for.<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a> O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? 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In biblical context, the "good man" is one who aligns with God's will and reflects His righteousness. The "good treasure" refers to the virtues, wisdom, and spiritual truths stored within one's heart, cultivated through a relationship with God and adherence to His Word. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> advises believers to guard their hearts, as it is the wellspring of life, highlighting the importance of nurturing a heart filled with godly treasure. The imagery of treasure suggests something valuable and worth preserving, indicating that the heart's condition is crucial to one's spiritual health and moral conduct.and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart Here, the contrast is drawn between the good and evil man, illustrating the principle that one's actions are a reflection of their inner moral state. The "evil man" is characterized by a heart filled with negative influences, such as sin, selfish desires, and worldly values. This aligns with <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>, which describes the heart as deceitful and desperately wicked without divine intervention. The "evil treasure" signifies the accumulation of corrupt thoughts and intentions, which inevitably manifest in harmful actions. This phrase serves as a warning about the dangers of allowing one's heart to be influenced by ungodly elements, emphasizing the need for spiritual vigilance and transformation through Christ.For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks This statement underscores the principle that speech is a direct indicator of one's inner spiritual condition. The "overflow" suggests abundance, indicating that what fills the heart will naturally spill over into one's words. <a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6-12</a> discusses the power of the tongue and its potential for both blessing and cursing, reinforcing the idea that speech reflects the heart's true nature. In a cultural context, words were seen as powerful and binding, often revealing one's character and intentions. This phrase calls believers to self-examination and encourages them to fill their hearts with God's truth, ensuring that their words edify and reflect the love and wisdom of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the nature of the heart and its influence on one's words and actions. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, they are being instructed on the principles of righteous living. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A larger group of listeners who are also present during Jesus' teaching, representing a diverse audience with varying levels of understanding and belief.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_heart's_influence.htm">The Heart's Influence</a> Our words and actions are direct reflections of our heart's condition. A heart filled with goodness will naturally produce good words and deeds. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a> As believers, we must diligently guard our hearts against evil influences, ensuring that our inner life aligns with God's righteousness. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Regularly examine the state of your heart and the nature of your speech. Are your words building up or tearing down? <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> True transformation of the heart is possible only through a relationship with Jesus Christ, who renews and purifies our innermost being. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a> Recognize the power of your words to influence others and reflect your faith. Strive to speak life, encouragement, and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_communication.htm">What does the Bible teach about Christian communication?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_three-self_church.htm">What does 'Everything flows from the heart' mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_joseph_franklin_rutherford.htm">How can you speak with grace and thoughtfulness?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'mouth_speaks_heart'_mean.htm">What does "the mouth speaks from the heart" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(45) A good man out of the good treasure.--See Note on <a href="/matthew/12-35.htm" title="A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.">Matthew 12:35</a>. There the words are spoken in immediate connection with the judgment which the Pharisees had passed on our Lord as casting out devils by Beelzebub, and follow on a reproduction of the similitude of the tree and its fruit. The sequence of thought in that passage helps us to trace a like sequence here. Out of the "good treasure of his heart" the good man would bring forth, not harsh or hasty judgment, but kindness, gentleness, compassion; out of the "evil treasure" the man who was evil, the hypocrite who judged others by himself, would bring forth bitterness, and harsh surmises, and uncharitable condemnation. <a href="/commentaries/luke/6-45.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good ἀγαθὸς (agathos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. man ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. brings προφέρει (propherei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4393.htm">Strong's 4393: </a> To bring forth, produce. From pro and phero; to bear forward, i.e. Produce. good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. things τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. out of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good ἀγαθοῦ (agathou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. treasure θησαυροῦ (thēsaurou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2344.htm">Strong's 2344: </a> A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. heart, καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. evil [man] πονηρὸς (ponēros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. brings προφέρει (propherei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4393.htm">Strong's 4393: </a> To bring forth, produce. From pro and phero; to bear forward, i.e. Produce. evil [things] πονηρόν (ponēron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. out of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. evil [treasure of his heart]. πονηροῦ (ponērou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. out of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the overflow περισσεύματος (perisseumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4051.htm">Strong's 4051: </a> Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance. of the heart, καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mouth στόμα (stoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. speaks. λαλεῖ (lalei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/6-45.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 6:45 The good man out of the good (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/6-44.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 6:44"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 6:44" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 6:46"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 6:46" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>