Ephesians 5:9
for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,
World English Bible
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
8For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
10proving what is well pleasing to the Lord.
Cross References
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!”
Romans 15:14I myself am also persuaded about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.
Ephesians 4:15but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Christ,
Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
1 Timothy 6:11But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Hebrews 11:33who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked out righteousness, 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 →