Ephesians 5:9
For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity —
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
10Always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
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 Brothers — 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 shall 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 breast-plate,’
1 Timothy 6:11But do you, 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 fulfilment 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 →