Ephesians 5:9
(Because the fruit of the light is in all righteousness and in everything which is good and true),
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
10Testing by experience what is well-pleasing to the Lord;
Cross References
John 1:47Nazareth! said Nathanael, Is it possible for any good to come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.
Romans 15:14And I myself am certain of you, brothers, that you are full of what is good, complete in all knowledge, able to give direction to one another.
Ephesians 4:15But saying true words in love, may come to full growth in him, who is the head, even Christ;
Ephesians 6:14Take your place, then, having your body clothed with the true word, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness;
1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, keep yourself from these things, and go after righteousness, religion, faith, love, a quiet mind, gentle behaviour.
Hebrews 11:33Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →