Luke
Luke 6:40ESV·traditional attribution

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

John Calvin Reformed

Christ is not speaking of perfection here but of resemblance; a disciple thoroughly fitted and suited to his calling will be formed after the example of his master. Nothing is more fitting for a learner than to take shape from the one he follows.

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Matthew Henry Presbyterian

Judge not, that you be not judged; condemn not, that you be not condemned. Show to others the mercy you need yourself, and God will show mercy to you; the merciful to others' names shall find others merciful to theirs. Forgive, give liberally, and it shall be given back into your bosom.

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Commenting on Luke 6:37-49

John Gill Reformed Baptist

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye,.... A lesser sin in comparison of others; for all sins are not alike, as the Stoics asserted: and though none are to be countenanced and indulged, yet some are not so severely to be animadverted upon as others, the nature, occasions, circumstances, and aggravations considered; for no man is perfect, or wholly free...