Ephesians 5:9
For the fruit of the light is in all goodness and justice and truth,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
10affirming what is well-pleasing to God.
Cross References
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, and he said about him, “Behold, an Israelite in whom truly there is no deceit.”
Romans 15:14But I am also certain about you, my brothers, that you also have been filled with love, completed with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another.
Ephesians 4:15Instead, acting according to truth in charity, we should increase in everything, in him who is the head, Christ himself.
Ephesians 6:14Therefore, stand firm, having been girded about your waist with truth, and having been clothed with the breastplate of justice,
1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness.
Hebrews 11:33those who, by faith, conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained promises, closed the mouths of lions,
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 →