37 " Do not judge , and you will not be judged ; and do not condemn , and you will not be condemned ; pardon , and you will be pardoned . 38 "Give , and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure -pressed down , shaken together , and running over . For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return ." 39 And He also spoke a parable to them: " A blind man cannot e guide a blind man , can he? Will they not both fall into a pit ? 40 " A pupil is not above his teacher ; but everyone , after he has been fully trained , will be like his teacher . 41 "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye , but do not notice the log that is in your own eye ? 42 "Or how can you say to your brother , 'Brother , let me take out the speck that is in your eye ,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye ? You hypocrite , first take the log out of your own eye , and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 6:37-42
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.