47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like.
47 Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
47 These words I speak to you are not mere additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundation words, words to build a life on.
47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like:
47 I will show you what it's like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 6:47
Commentary on Luke 6:37-49
(Read Luke 6:37-49)
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 destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.