Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
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Bible References
Good man
Matthew 12:35
A good man, from his good stores, produces good things; while an evil man, from his evil stores, produces evil things.
John 7:38
He who believes in me--As Scripture says, Out of his heart shall flow rivers of 'Living Water.'"
Ephesians 4:29
Never let any foul word pass your lips, but only such good words as the occasion demands, that they may be a help to those who hear them.
Ephesians 5:3
As for unchastity and every kind of impurity, or greed, do not let them even be mentioned among you, as befits Christ's People,
Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.
And an
Acts 5:3
"Ananias," Peter exclaimed, "how is it that Satan has so taken possession of your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit, and kept back a part of the money paid for the land?
Acts 8:19
"Give me also this power of yours, so that, if I place my hands upon any one, he may receive the Holy Spirit."
Romans 3:13
'Their throats are like opened graves; they deceive with their tongues.' 'The venom of serpents lies behind their lips,'
James 3:5
So is it with the tongue. Small as it is, it is a great boaster. Think how tiny a spark may set the largest forest ablaze!
Jude 1:15
to execute judgment upon all men, and to convict all godless people of all their godless acts, which in their ungodliness they have committed, and of all the harsh words which they have spoken against him, godless sinners that they are!'
For
Matthew 12:34
You brood of vipers! how can you, evil as you are, say anything good? For what fills the heart will rise to the lips.
General references
Luke 24:14
Talking together, as they went, about all that had just taken place.