Ephesians 5:9

for the outcome of life in the light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity –

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In The King James Version

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

In Context

8For, although you were once in darkness, now, by your union with the Lord, you are in the light. Live as children of light –

10always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.

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Cross References

John 1:47When Jesus saw Nathanael coming towards him, he said, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit!”

Romans 15:14I am persuaded, my friends – yes, I Paul, with regard to you – that you are yourselves full of kindness, furnished with all Christian learning, and well able to give advice to one another.

Ephesians 4:15but holding the truth in a spirit of love, we will grow into complete union with him who is our head – Christ himself.

Ephesians 6:14Stand your ground, then, with truth for your belt, and with righteousness for your breastplate,

1 Timothy 6:11But you must, servant of God, avoid all this. Aim at righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

Hebrews 11:33By their faith they subdued kingdoms, ruled righteously, gained the fulfillment of God’s promises, shut 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 →

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