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Speech is an Overflow of the Heart
Commentators universally agree that this verse establishes a direct link between our inner spiritual state and our outward speech. John Calvin calls the tongue a 'portrait of the mind,' and Matthew Henry notes that what the mouth 'commonly speaks' reveals what is most in the heart. Our words are not random; they are an overflow from the 'treasure'—good or evil—that we store inside.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 6:45
18th Century
Theologian
This verse is not found in the Sermon on the Mount as recorded by Matthew, but is recorded by him in Matthew 12:35. See Barnes on Matthew 12:35.
AT Robertson
On Luke 6:45
Bringeth forth (προφερε). In a similar saying repeated later. Matthew 12:34f. has the verb εκβαλλε (throws out, casts o…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:45
19th Century
Bishop
A good man out of the good treasure.—See Note on Matthew 12:35. There the words are spoken in immediate connection with the judgme…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:45
The thought of v.40 continues—like teacher, like student; like tree, like fruit. Throughout the preceding section and this one, the idea is that of…
John Calvin
On Luke 6:45
16th Century
Theologian
A good man, out of the good treasure of his heart, brings forth good. Such is the statement with which Luke concludes the discourse. And I…
John Gill
On Luke 6:45
17th Century
Pastor
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart This, because of its suitableness and agreement with what goes before, i…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:37–49
17th Century
Minister
Christ often used all these sayings; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others, for we need allowance ourselves. …