Ephesians 5:9

For, the fruit of the light, is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8For ye were, at one time, darkness, but, now, are ye light in the Lord,—as children of light, be walking,

10Putting to the test what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

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Cross References

John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming unto him, and saith concerning him—See! Truly, an Israelite, in whom is no guile.

Romans 15:14But I am persuaded my brethren,—even, I myself, concerning you: that, ye yourselves, also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also, unto one another, to be ministering admonition:

Ephesians 4:15But, pursuing truth—may, in love, grow into him in all things,—who is the head, Christ,—

Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore,—having girded your loins with truth, and put on the breastplate of righteousness,

1 Timothy 6:11But, thou, O man of God! from these things, flee! and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, meekness;

Hebrews 11:33Who, through faith—prevailed in contest over kingdoms, wrought righteousness, attained unto 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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