Luke 6:45

Contemporary English Version 1995

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.

Cross References

Proverbs 4:23

Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

Ephesians 4:29

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.

John 7:38

Have faith in me, and you will have life-giving water flowing from deep inside you, just as the Scriptures say.”

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

Psalm 59:12

My enemies are liars! So let them be trapped by their boastful lies.

Colossians 4:6

Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.

Proverbs 12:18

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Hebrews 8:10

“But now I tell the people of Israel this is my new agreement: ‘The time will come when I, the Lord, will write my laws on their minds and hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Ephesians 5:19

When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart.

Proverbs 15:23

Giving the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy.

Psalm 140:5

Those proud people have hidden traps and nets to catch me as I walk.

Psalm 59:7

They curse, and their words cut like swords, as they say to themselves, “No one can hear us!”

Acts 5:3

Peter said, “Why has Satan made you keep back some of the money from the sale of the property? Why have you lied to the Holy Spirit?

Jude 1:15

to judge everyone. He will punish all those ungodly people for all the evil things they have done. The Lord will surely punish those ungodly sinners for every evil thing they have ever said about him.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.