Ephesians 5:9
For the fruit of the light is in all goodness, and justice, and truth;
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
8For you were heretofore darkness, but now light in the Lord. Walk then as children of the light.
10Proving what is well pleasing to God:
Cross References
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him: and he saith of him: Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.
Romans 15:14And I myself also, my brethren, am assured of you, that you also are full of love, replenished with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another.
Ephesians 4:15But doing the truth in charity, we may in all things grow up in him who is the head, even Christ:
Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of justice,
1 Timothy 6:11But thou, O man of God, fly these things: and pursue justice, godliness, faith, charity, patience, mildness.
Hebrews 11:33Who by faith conquered kingdoms, wrought justice, obtained promises, stopped 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 →