Ephesians 5:9
(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
10proving what is acceptable to the Lord;
Cross References
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and says concerning him, Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no guile.
Romans 15:14But I am indeed persuaded, my brethren, concerning you, that you are also full of goodness, having been filled with all knowledge, being able also to admonish one another.
Ephesians 4:15but speaking the truth in divine love, let its grow up in him in all things, who is the head, Christ;
Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness,
1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, fly from these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, divine love, patience, meekness.
Hebrews 11:33who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness,
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 →